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Psalms 80:4

Psalms 80:4
O LORD God of hosts, how long wilt thou be angry against the prayer of thy people?

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

O Lord God of hosts,.... Aben Ezra and Kimchi observe, that the word "Elohe" is here understood, and the words to be read, "O Lord God, the God of hosts"; of the armies above and below, against whom…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

O Lord God of hosts - Yahweh, God of armies. That is either (a) the God who rules among the hosts of heaven - the inhabitants of that holy world; or (b) God of the hosts of the sky - the worlds above…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Psalms 80:1-7

The psalmist here, in the name of the church, applies to God by prayer, with reference to the present afflicted state of Israel.

I. He entreats God's favour for them (Psa 80:1, Psa 80:2); that is all…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Psalms 80:4-7

How long shall Israel continue to be the object of Jehovah's displeasure, and the scorn of neighbouring nations?