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Psalms 94:1 open_in_new
Shew thyself] RV 'Shine forth.'
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Psalms 94:1-23 open_in_new
This is a national Ps., written at a time when Israel was oppressed by foreign enemies. It may be connected either with the days of the exile or with some later period of national distress. The opening vv. appeal to God to show Himself as judge of the earth (Psalms 94:1-2). The misdeeds of the oppressors are next described (Psalms 94:3-7), and a rebuke is addressed to certain Israelites who were tempted to give up their faith in God (Psalms 94:8-11). The next vv. speak of the blessings of adversity (Psalms 94:12-13), and the certainty that God will not forsake His people (Psalms 94:14-15). The Psalmist has found in God his only refuge and comfort (Psalms 94:16-19), and concludes his Ps. with the conviction that He will overthrow the wicked (Psalms 94:20-23).
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Psalms 94:2 open_in_new
A reward] RV 'their desert.'
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Psalms 94:4 open_in_new
How long, etc.] RV 'They prate, they speak arrogantly,' etc. The v. is a statement, not a question.
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Psalms 94:7 open_in_new
The oppressors not only injure Israel, but despise Israel's God.
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Psalms 94:8 open_in_new
Understand] RV 'consider.' Brutish.. fools] These words refer to Israelites who are tempted to adopt the heathen point of view.
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Psalms 94:9 open_in_new
10. These vv. form an argument for the knowledge and effectual government of God.
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Psalms 94:10 open_in_new
Heathen] RV 'nations.' Shall not he know?] These words are supplied to complete the sense. The Psalmist breaks off bis argument abruptly.
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Psalms 94:11 open_in_new
This v. is quoted with some modification in 1 Corinthians 3:20.
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Psalms 94:14 open_in_new
The first clause is quoted in Romans 11:2.
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Psalms 94:15 open_in_new
Return unto righteousness] shall again be just.
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Psalms 94:17 open_in_new
Almost] RV 'soon.' Silence] the grave, or Sheol.