Psalms 106:40-46 - The Biblical Illustrator

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Therefore was the wrath of the Lord kindled.

Four solemn thoughts concerning God

I. God’s abhorrence of men’s sins (verse 40). God’s wrath or anger is not a malign passion, but a benevolent principle, antagonism to wrong. Do not blame the sun or the moon because of the shadows they throw upon the earth; rather blame the objects that obstruct their rays. God’s wrath is only the rays of His love obstructed by sin. Remove the obstruction, and all is genial and beaming.

II. God’s dominion over men’s minds (verses 41, 42). As the billows of the ocean in furious battle serve the grand cause of nature as well as the placid river in its majestic flow, so does the rage of wicked spirits serve the Almighty plans as truly as the loyal services of the good. “His purposes must stand.”

III. God’s regard for men’s penitence (verses 43, 44; 2 Chronicles 15:4).

IV. God’s forbearance with men’s wickedness (verses 45, 46). (Homilist.)

Related Commentaries of Psalms 106:40

Psalms 106:40-46

40 Therefore was the wrath of the LORD kindled against his people, insomuch that he abhorred his own inheritance.

41 And he gave them into the hand of the heathen; and they that hated them ruled over them.

42 Their enemies also oppressed them, and they were brought into subjection under their hand.

43 Many times did he deliver them; but they provoked him with their counsel, and were brought low for their iniquity.

44 Nevertheless he regarded their affliction, when he heard their cry:

45 And he remembered for them his covenant, and repented according to the multitude of his mercies.

46 He made them also to be pitied of all those that carried them captives.