God's glory was tarnished in the eyes of the heathen by the defeat of his people, and the profanation of his temple; therefore, his distressed servants implore his aid, that his great name may no more be the scorn of blaspheming enemies. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/geb/psalms-79.html. If God could not be more glorified in our peace and reconciliation, than in our death and damnation, it were a wicked thing to desire it. The highest Divine title, and the highest human privilege, I. ; Fausset, A. R.; Brown, David. “Turn the Elbe into it,” says he. If human reason were to judge of the many and great blows wherewith God so often smote and wasted his people, it would call God not the Saviour of the people, but the destroyer and oppressor. In the first place, as an argument to induce God to show them favor, they address him as the God of their salvation. 1685. BibliographyBeza, Theodore. 1840-57. Such as have laid hold on God for salvation promised in the covenant, may also look for particular deliveries out of particular troubles, as appendices of the main benefit of salvation; therefore, "Help us, O God of our salvation," say they. Help H5826 us, O God H430 of our salvation, H3468 for H1697 the glory H3519 of thy name: H8034 and deliver H5337 us, and purge away H3722 our sins, H2403 for thy name's H8034 … The highest human privilege. Ah, me! We cannot cleanse ourselves. And, indeed, he had a higher end in their damnation than their suffering; and that was the enhancing of the glory of his mercy, in his saved ones. II. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/jfu/psalms-79.html. No results found. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/tsk/psalms-79.html. The highest Divine title. Study the bible online using commentary on Psalm 79:9 and more! Commentary on Psalm 79:6-13 (Read Psalm 79:6-13) Those who persist in ignorance of God, and neglect of prayer, are the ungodly. "For thy name's sake." For the glory of thy name— A fundamental reason governing all the acts of God, and which is now urged as cause of immediate action; (Exodus 9:16; Numbers 14:21;) for “wherefore should the heathen say among the people, Where is their God?” Psalms 79:10; Joel 2:17. Psalms 79:7 For they have devoured Jacob, and laid waste his dwelling place. The best commentaries on Psalms ranked by scholars, journal reviews, and site users. Scriptural Commentary (or Inspired Babbling) Saturday, July 6, 2019. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/jfb/psalms-79.html. Their blood have they shed like water around Jerusalem; and there was none to bury them. Verse 9. . https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/mpc/psalms-79.html. The original word is that which is commonly used to denote an atonement. Psalm 79:9 Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of thy name: and deliver us, and purge away our sins, for thy name's sake. "The 1599 Geneva Study Bible". Find the best commentary on Psalms. to the birds of the air for food, the flesh of your faithful to the wild animals of the earth. It is the glory of the Lord to forget sin, and when remission of sins is prayed for according to God's promise, the Lord's glory is engaged for the helping of faith to obtain it: "Purge away our sins, for thy name's sake." But the faith of the Prophet judges far otherwise of God, and sees even in an angry and pursuing God, the salvation of his people. Verse 9. Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of thy name,.... Help us out of the troubles in which we are; enable us to bear them with patience, and without murmuring, while it is thy pleasure to continue them; assist us against our powerful enemies, and strengthen us to do our duty; afford us more grace, and fresh supplies of it in our time of need: the arguments enforcing these petitions are, because God is "the God of salvation", to whom it belongs, of whom it is, and of him only to be expected; he is the sole author and giver of it; and because to help and save is for the glory of his name, which is great in the salvation of his people: and deliver us; out of the hands of all our enemies, and out of all our afflictions, and out of this low estate in which we are: and purge away our sins for thy name's sake; which were the cause of all calamities and distress, and which can only be purged away by the blood and sacrifice of Christ, Hebrews 1:3, the word signifies to "expiate"F9כפר "expiationem fac", Junius & Tremellius, Piscator, Michaelis. 9. It is very fit for nations under heavy pressures and calamities to confess their sins to God publicly. “Purge” (see Psalm 65:3). 1. The general tone of post-exile psalms inclines towards the latter view. . Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of Your name; And deliver us and forgive our sins for Your name's sake. BibliographyClarke, Adam. Psalms 79:9 - Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of Your name; And deliver us and forgive our sins for... - Verse-by-Verse Commentary Psalms 79 Commentary, One of over 110 Bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the Church of Christ, presents a verse level look at the Bible. God's anger is to protect His honor and glory. See Daniel 3:15. 1865-1868. (Spurgeon, C. H. Lectures to my Students: Commenting and Commentaries)Rosscup adds: This is one of the more thorough older exegetical works on the Hebrew … Gardiner. With respect to the word כפר, chapper, (376) which expositors translate, Be merciful, or propitious, I have had an opportunity of speaking in another place. Scripture: Matthew 7:21-29, 2 Kings 24:8-17, Psalms 79:9, Luke 1:32-33. 9Help O God of our salvation! A Psalm of Asaph. of To be saved involves the restoration oral. BibliographyPoole, Matthew, "Commentary on Psalms 79:9". That they were preserved in Babylon, was for his holy name's sake; that they were brought out of Babylon, was for his holy name's sake; that they were replanted in Canaan, was for his holy name's sake; that they had a temple, sacrifices, priests, prophets, ordinances again, was for his holy name's sake; when they were near to destruction often, in former days, God wrought for his name's sake, Ezekiel 20; so Isaiah 48:8-9 . https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/jtc/psalms-79.html. We are thy professed people; we have been redeemed by thee; and thine honor will be affected by the question whether we are saved or destroyed, It is the highest and purest ground for prayer, that the glory or honor of God may be … 1. Whenever, therefore, we desire to obtain the favor of God, let us call to remembrance the death of Christ; for “without shedding of blood is no remissions” (Hebrews 9:22.). Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of thy name: and deliver us, and purge away our sins, for thy name's sake. sin, or atone for it; which was the work and business of Christ our High Priest, who has made reconciliation for sin, finished, made an end of it, and put it away by the oblation of himself, for the sake of which God is propitious; and so the words may be rendered, "be propitious to our sins"F11"Propitiare", Pagninus, Montanus; "propitius esto", V. L. Musculus; so Tigurine version. Verse 9. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/whe/psalms-79.html. Compare Psalms 20:1 23:3 29:2. "The New John Gill Exposition of the Entire Bible". Copyright StatementThese files are a derivative of an electronic edition prepared from text scanned by Woodside Bible Fellowship.This expanded edition of the Jameison-Faussett-Brown Commentary is in the public domain and may be freely used and distributed. For the glory of thy name - That thy name may be honored. William Greenhill. ; Fausset, A. R.; Brown, David. And the encouragement is sufficient, in that God has upon occasions declared by His holy prophets that He is not a little concerned for His own honour, He would have His name known and published in all the world, He would have that honour given to Him, which is due unto His name, to all His names; for He is styled in Scripture by many names, not only with respect to His essence, and existence, but also to His supereminent attributes and properties. The gods of the nations, though they do not afflict even in temporal things, are gods not of the salvation of their worshippers but of their perdition. 4. If God does nothing, people will think that God is weak, or even that there is no God! Strong's Concordance. Abilene Christian University Press, Abilene, Texas, USA. It is not for the enemies' sake that God doth preserve or deliver his people; nor for their sakes, their prayers, tears, faith, obedience, holiness, that he doth great things for them, bestows great mercies upon them; but it is for his own name's sake. Please enter your email address associated with your Salem All-Pass account, then click Continue. R. Tuck . (9) Purge away.—Rather, put a cover on. Copyright StatementThese files are public domain. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/acc/psalms-79.html. “God of our salvation.” God in creation appears transcendently great; but in salvation we see--. BibliographyWhedon, Daniel. "Help us O God of our salvation, for the glory of thy name." To report dead links, typos, or html errors or suggestions about making these resources more useful use our convenient, John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible, Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of thy name, and purge away our sins for thy name's sake, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible, George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Unabridged, Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers, Commentary Critical and Explanatory - Unabridged, Kretzmann's Popular Commentary of the Bible, Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures. Verse 9. King James Version (KJV) Psalms 79:9 Context 6 Pour out thy wrath upon the heathen that have not known thee, and upon the kingdoms that have not called upon thy name. What particular reasons the Jewish nation had to petition God, to glorify those His attributes on their behalf. . BibliographyJamieson, Robert, D.D. so he let their enemies beat them. JOSEPH A ALEXANDER Psalms Commentary (1864) Spurgeon had high praise for Alexander's work writing that it "Occupies a first place among expositions. Then thou art in a fit disposition to pray for peace, and mayest go with encouragement when thy heart is deeply affected with the honour that will accrue to God by it. For the glory of thy name - … https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/hcc/psalms-79.html. Verse 9. "Commentary on Psalms 79:9". The Old Testament Readings: Psalm 79:1-9, Pentecost 17C. Psalms 79:9 Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of thy name: and deliver us, and purge away our sins, for thy name’s sake. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/gsb/psalms-79.html. Psalms 79:9. for . Psalm 79:9 . 1999. "E.W. Proud member Matthew Henry. Psalm 79:8-9 New International Version (NIV) 8 Do not hold against us the sins of past generations; may your mercy come quickly to meet us, for we are in desperate need. What is to be done with it? A country called Babylon destroyed It is certainly the most helpful commentary on the Psalms that I have yet read. From the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871). https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/cal/psalms-79.html. "Commentary on Psalms 79:9". https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/tbi/psalms-79.html. Or is he thinking only of the inherited guilt and punishment? "Commentary on Psalms 79:9". They had forgotten it in their sins and idol worship, but recall it now in their affliction and reproach. "And deliver us, and purge away our sins, for thy name's sake." Deliver us, and purge away our sins; "Cover our sins." . BibliographyExell, Joseph S. "Commentary on "Psalms 79:9". Bible commentary on the Book of Psalms, chapter 79, by Dr. Bob Utley, retired professor of hermeneutics. A higher love. John Trapp Complete Commentary. "Commentary on Psalms 79:9". kaphar. Sin, -- the root of the evil -- is seen and confessed; pardon of sin is sought as well as removal of chastisement, and both are asked not as matters of right, but as gifts of grace. 1832. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/ebc/psalms-79.html. To Get the Full List of Definitions: Sign Up or Login. A mark of spiritual maturity is one’s concern for the reputation of God. "Commentary on Psalms 79:9". Thy Church and people. "George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary". All Rightes Reserved, Larry Pierce, Winterbourne, Ontario.A printed copy of this work can be ordered from: The Baptist Standard Bearer, 1 Iron Oaks Dr, Paris, AR, 72855. The order in both cases is inverted. "Deliver us" from sin, and from sinking. 2. If Almighty God have such a respect to the honour of His name, as to accept the addresses that are made to Him upon that motive, it is a great encouragement to us to make use of it upon all occasions; especially upon occasion of using some extraordinary offices of devotion. 2. They have given the bodies of your servants . 4. 2007-Jan-02. This attitude must be hailed as profoundly correct. 1., and Matthew xx. See note on Exodus 29:33. purge . Compare in the Hebrew, Daniel 9:24,; Ezekiel 45:20; Exodus 30:15; Exodus 32:30; Leviticus 4:20; 5:26; Leviticus 16:6, Leviticus 16:11, Leviticus 16:24. BibliographyCalvin, John. It is an argument God will not deny. 1905. God's name is a second time brought into the pleading. BibliographyTrapp, John. "Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of thy name and deliver us." Copyright StatementThese files are public domain.Text Courtesy of BibleSupport.com. The observation which I have made a little before, and which I have explained more at length on the sixth psalm, is here to be kept in mind, — That when God visits us with the rod, instead of being merely desirous to be relieved from external chastisements, our chief concern ought to be to have God pacified towards us: nor should we follow the example of foolish sick persons, who are anxious to have merely the symptoms of their disease removed, and make no account of being delivered from the source and cause of it. BibliographyEllicott, Charles John. On account of the consciousness of sins so evident here, Leupold believed that Psalms 79:8a should be translated, "`Remember not against us our past iniquities,' instead of `Remember not against us the iniquity of our forefathers.'"[16]. "Commentary on Psalms 79:9". BibliographyBarnes, Albert. 2. Wheelbarrows and shovels are of little use, except to remove some of the surface filth, and to litter all the passages in the process. In the second place, they testify that they bring nothing of their own to influence him to have mercy upon them; and that the only plea which they present before him is his own glory. (1-5) A petition for relief. 1983-1999. For thy name‘s sake - See the notes at Daniel 9:19. Help us, O God of our salvation—This divine title was the ground of their theocracy. "For thy name's sake." Psalm 79:9. (Worthington) (Isaias v. 1., Osee x. : or merciful to our unrighteousnesses, for the sake of Christ the great propitiation; or through the propitiatory sacrifice to be offered up by him; or, in other words, "cover our sins"F12כפר metaph. Purge away our sins—A confession that there could be no political restoration without a spiritual cleansing of the nation. Psalms 79:9. BibliographyTorrey, R. A. 1. Purge away our sins - or 'pardon' them (Psalms 65:3.). Believers will find it their wisdom to use very frequently this noble plea: it is the great gun of the battle, the mightiest weapon in the armoury of prayer. Commentary for Psalms 79 . Enduring Word Bible Commentary Psalm 79 Psalm 79 – A Prayer from Conquered Exiles Psalm 79 is titled A Psalm of Asaph, though it was clearly written after the destruction of Jerusalem by the Babylonian armies. J. J. Stewart Perowne. Verse 9. "The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge". 79. 1. But God hath cleared this up to us, that he is no loser by acts of mercy. How unrighteous soever men were, the Lord was righteous in permitting them to do what they did. William Gurnall. So Cicero speaks of political crimes being covered by the plea of friendship. Psalms 79:9 It is good to remember that we need help. Inquire, as far as it is fit for us, upon what occasions, and at what seasons it may be proper for a nation to use this motive in their addresses to God. O God, the nations have come into your inheritance; they have defiled your holy temple; they have laid Jerusalem in ruins. God is free to choose what suits his own heart best, and most conduce to the exalting of his great name: and he delights more in the mercy shown to one than in the blood of all the damned, that are made a sacrifice to his justice. David Dickson. God will do much for his own glory, his wife, as it were. Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of Thy name; and deliver us and purge away our sins, for Thy name’s sake. Copyright © 2020, Bible Study Tools. Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible. Does the psalmist admit guilt in his own generation, as well as in those of former times? Hebrew. 2. As the conscience of sin useth to step in oftener between us and mercy, so must we call oftener for remission of sin; for earnest affection can double and treble the same petition without babbling: "Deliver us, and purge away our sins." Psalm 79:9: An Imprecatory Psalm: S. Conway : Psalm 79:1-13: Good Men God's Inheritance: Homilist: Psalm 79:1-13: Prayer for Deliverance from Suffering: C. Short : Psalm 79:1-13 : The Inhumanity of Man and the Mixture of Good and Evil: Homilist: Psalm 79:1-13: Pulpit Commentary Homiletics. NASB: NKJV: NRSV: TEV: NJB: A Lament Over the Destruction of Jerusalem, and Prayer for Help MT Intro A Psalm of Asaph: A Dirge and A Prayer for Israel, Destroyed by Enemies: Prayer for Deliverance from National Enemies: … Copyright StatementJames Burton Coffman Commentaries reproduced by permission of Abilene Christian University Press, Abilene, Texas, USA. A Psalm of Asaph. Easton's Bible Dictionary Psalms 79:9. All rights reserved. No argument has such force as this. "Commentary on Psalms 79:9". 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