Psalms 35:21 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ Yea, they opened their mouth wide against me, and said, Aha, aha, our eye hath seen it. ”

Psalms 35:21 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Yea, they opened their mouth wide against me - See the notes at Psalms 22:13 . And said, Aha, aha! - See Psalms 40:15 ; Psalms 70:3 . The language is that which we use when we “detect” ano...
Psalms 35:21 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Yea, they opened their mouth wide against me, [and] said, Aha, aha, (q) our eye hath seen [it]. (q) They rejoiced as though they had now seen David overthrown.
Psalms 35:21 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

XXXV. Prayer against Treacherous Foes by One who is quiet in the land . Psalms 35:6 b should replace Psalms 35:5 b . Chaff driven before the wind may well suggest the image of the angel pu...
Psalms 35:21 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

opened their mouth. Implying contempt. Aha, aha. Figure of speech Epizeuxis (App-6), for emphasis. See Psalms 40:15 ; Psalms 70:3 . Compare Mark 15:29 . hath seen. Implying delight in so...
Psalms 35:21 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Yea, they opened their mouth wide against me, and said, Aha, aha, our eye hath seen it . They opened their mouth wide - Gaped upon me to express their contempt. And said, Aha, aha, our eye hath s...
Psalms 35:21 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Yea, they opened their mouth wide against me, and said, Aha, aha, our eye hath seen it. Our eye hath seen it - namely, the destruction of the godly sufferer, which we long desired to see ( Ps...
Psalms 35:21 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

This is a prayer for the defeat and destruction of malignant enemies, whom the Psalmist has formerly befriended, and who now treat him with ungrateful cruelty. The circumstances are partly similar to...
Psalms 35:21 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Psalms 35:1-28 THE psalmist's life is in danger. He is the victim of ungrateful hatred. False accusations of crimes that he never dreamed of are brought against him. He professes innocence, and ap...
Psalms 35:21 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

an Appeal to the Righteous Judge Psalms 35:18-28 Psalms 35:20 : “The Quiet in the Land” was the title adopted by holy men and women in Germany, during long dark days when religion was under a...
Psalms 35:21 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

There is agony in this song. The singer is sore beset with enemies. They are striving with him, fighting against him. They are plotting against him, treacherously spreading a net for his feet. He cri...
Psalms 35:21 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Reader! recollect the peaceable temper and meekness of Jesus: recollect the temper of his apostles and followers: recollect in all ages, and even now ask, what is the temper and pursuit of God's peop...
Psalms 35:21 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Yea, they opened their mouth wide against me ,.... In laughter, scorn, and derision; see Psalms 22:7 ; [and] said, Aha, aha : a word expressive of joy; and the doubling it shows the greatness of...
Psalms 35:21 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Yea, they opened their mouth wide against me, [and] said, Aha, aha, our eye hath seen [it]. Ver. 21. They opened their mouth ] As if the very banks of blasphemy had been broken down. Our eye ha...
Psalms 35:21 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Neither let them wink with the eye That is, mock me, or insult over me, as this phrase signifies. For they speak not peace They are enemies to all peaceable counsels; they breathe out nothing but...
Psalms 35:21 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Sorrowful Complaints; David's Appeal and Prayer to God. 17 Lord, how long wilt thou look on? rescue my soul from their...
Psalms 35:21 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

They opened their mouth wide against me; either, 1. To devour me. It is a metaphor taken from wild beasts, when they come within reach of their prey. Or; 2. To pour forth whole floods of scoffs...
Psalms 35:21 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Concerned By How Long His Affliction Is Going On He Points Out How False Their Accusations Are and Asks For Deliverance From Their Attempts To Bring Him Down ( Psalms 35:17-21 ). . Psalms 35:17-1...
Psalms 35:21 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

INTRODUCTION “This psalm, If It be as the inscription tells us a psalm of David, must have been composed either during his persecution by Saul or during the revolt of Absalom. It is usual to connect...
Psalms 35:21 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Psalms 35:1 . Fight against them. This is another martial ode, or war song, in which David prays for victory over the army of Saul that came to fight against him, and for confusion to those about...
Psalms 35:21 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION A PSALM ascribed to David by the title, and with many characteristics of his early style—abrupt, impassioned, full of lively and graphic images, and full of transitions The picture...
Psalms 35:21 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Earnest Prayer for Relief
Psalms 35:21 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Isaiah 9:12 ; Luke 11:53 ; Luke 11:54 ; Psalms 22:13 ; Psalms 40:15 ; Psalms 54:7 ; Psalms 70:3
Psalms 35:21 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Wide — To pour forth whole floods of scoffs and slanders. ha — An expression of joy and triumph. Our eye — What we have long desired and hoped for.

Psalms 35:21 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Psalms 35:21 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Psalms 35:21 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 35:21 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Psalms 35:21 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Psalms 35:21 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Psalms 35:21 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 35:21 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Psalms 35:21 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Psalms 35:21 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Psalms 35:21 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Psalms 35:21 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Psalms 35:21 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Psalms 35:21 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Psalms 35:21 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Psalms 35:21 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Psalms 35:21 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 35:21 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Psalms 35:21 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Psalms 35:21 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Psalms 35:21 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Psalms 35:21 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Psalms 35:21 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes