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Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary
(Heb.: 44:23-27) The church is not conscious of any apostasy, for on the contrary it is suffering for the sake of its fidelity. Such is the meaning intended by כּי, Psa 44:23 (cf. Psa 37:20). The emphasis lies on עליך, which is used exactly as in Psa 69:8. Paul, in Rom 8:36, transfers this utterance to the sufferings of the New Testament church borne in witnessing for the truth, or I should rather say he considers it as a divine utterance corresponding as it were prophetically to the sufferings of the New Testament church, and by anticipation, coined concerning it and for its use, inasmuch as he cites it with the words καθὼς γέγραπται. The suppliant cries עוּרה and הקיצה are Davidic, and found in his earlier Ps; Psa 7:7; Psa 35:23; Psa 59:5., cf. Psa 78:65. God is said to sleep when He does not interpose in whatever is taking place in the outward world here below; for the very nature of sleep is a turning in into one's own self from all relationship to the outer world, and a resting of the powers which act outwardly. The writer of our Psalm is fond of couplets of synonyms like ענינוּ ולחצנוּ in Psa 44:25; cf. Psa 44:4, ימינך וּזרועך. Psa 119:25 is an echo of Psa 44:26. The suppliant cry קוּמה (in this instance in connection with the עזרתה which follows, it is to be accented on the ultima) is Davidic, Psa 3:8; Psa 7:7; but originally it is Mosaic. Concerning the ah of עזרתה, here as also in Psa 63:8 of like meaning with לעזרתי, Psa 22:20, and frequently, vid., on Psa 3:3.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
Their protracted sufferings as God's people attests the constancy. Paul (Rom 8:36) uses this to describe Christian steadfastness in persecution.
John Gill Bible Commentary
Yea, for thy sake are we killed all the day long,.... These words are cited by the Apostle Paul in Rom 8:36; and are applied to his times, showing the then close attachment of the saints to Christ, and their strong love and affection for him; and they have the same sense here, being an instance and proof of the church's integrity and faithfulness in the cause of God, amidst the sorest afflictions and persecutions; for the truth of which she appeals to the searcher of hearts; and had their accomplishment in the ten persecutions under the Heathen emperors, and under the Papal tyranny; and may be understood of their being threatened with death, being in danger of it, and exposed unto it continually, Co1 15:31; or of their being in such troubles and afflictions, which may be called death, Co2 1:8; or of the actual slaying them: and what was done to many of the members of the church she attributes to herself, because of the union between them; and for the sake of the worship of the true God, because they would not worship the gods of the Heathens, nor the image of the beast, multitudes of them were put to death; and that all the day long, and every day, and that for a long series and course of time, or continually; and indeed, ever since the Gospel day or dispensation began, this killing work has been more or less; and it will continue during the reign of antichrist, until the measure of his iniquity is filled up, and the afflictions of the saints are accomplished; we are counted as sheep for the slaughter; or "as sheep of slaughter" (q); see Zac 11:4; that is, either as sheep to be slaughtered for food, their enemies delighting to eat their flesh and drink their blood; See Gill on Psa 44:11, or for sacrifice, they reckoning it doing God good service to take away their lives, as though they sacrificed a lamb or a sheep unto him; and which, like sheep, they have patiently endured: this is the account made of them, not by the Lord, in whose sight their death is precious; nor by the saints, with whom their memory is dear; but by their furious persecutors, among whom they are as sheep among wolves; see Co1 4:13. (q) "ut pecus mactationis", Montanus, Vatablus; so Musculus, Cocceius, Gejerus, Michaelis, Ainsworth.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
44:22 Paul quotes this verse as a parenthetical aside in his list of things that cannot separate us from Christ’s love (Rom 8:36).
Psalms 44:22
Redeem Us, O God
21would not God have discovered, since He knows the secrets of the heart? 22Yet for Your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered.
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K-067d the Holocaust 4 of 4
By Art Katz2.0K43:02HolocaustPSA 44:22ISA 61:2MAT 24:1MAT 27:51LUK 23:33ROM 8:28HEB 10:19In this sermon, the speaker recounts a story of a community who ignored the warning of a Jewish man who had escaped from a concentration camp. The man tried to warn them about the impending destruction and torment that would come, but they dismissed him. Eventually, the community experienced the very thing the man had warned them about. The speaker emphasizes the importance of heeding God's warnings and not relying on our own plans or visions. He encourages listeners to come to God in humility and obedience, trusting Him to guide their lives.
Homily 28 on Romans
By St. John Chrysostom0DEU 32:43PSA 18:46PSA 42:5PSA 44:22PSA 117:1ISA 11:1ROM 15:3ROM 15:8ROM 15:13John Chrysostom preaches on Romans 15:8, emphasizing how Jesus Christ, as a Minister of the circumcision, fulfilled the promises made to the fathers, showing His concern for both Jews and Gentiles. Chrysostom highlights the importance of unity between Jews and Gentiles, with Gentiles being saved by God's mercy and Jews by promises, urging them to glorify God together. He concludes with a prayer for believers to be filled with joy, peace, and hope through the power of the Holy Spirit, encouraging them to abound in hope and good works.
The Fourth Degree of Humility
By St. Benedict of Nursia0PSA 27:14PSA 44:22PSA 66:10PSA 66:12MAT 10:22ROM 8:361CO 4:122CO 11:26St. Benedict of Nursia preaches about the fourth degree of humility, emphasizing the importance of holding fast to patience with a silent mind in obedience, even in the face of difficulties, contradictions, and injustices. He highlights the need to endure all challenges without growing weary or running away, citing Scriptures that encourage perseverance and waiting for the Lord. St. Benedict also stresses the faithful endurance of trials and adversities, trusting in divine recompense and conquering through God's love. He underscores the fulfillment of the Lord's command in facing injuries and adversities with patience, following the examples set by the Scriptures and Apostle Paul.
- Keil-Delitzsch
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary
(Heb.: 44:23-27) The church is not conscious of any apostasy, for on the contrary it is suffering for the sake of its fidelity. Such is the meaning intended by כּי, Psa 44:23 (cf. Psa 37:20). The emphasis lies on עליך, which is used exactly as in Psa 69:8. Paul, in Rom 8:36, transfers this utterance to the sufferings of the New Testament church borne in witnessing for the truth, or I should rather say he considers it as a divine utterance corresponding as it were prophetically to the sufferings of the New Testament church, and by anticipation, coined concerning it and for its use, inasmuch as he cites it with the words καθὼς γέγραπται. The suppliant cries עוּרה and הקיצה are Davidic, and found in his earlier Ps; Psa 7:7; Psa 35:23; Psa 59:5., cf. Psa 78:65. God is said to sleep when He does not interpose in whatever is taking place in the outward world here below; for the very nature of sleep is a turning in into one's own self from all relationship to the outer world, and a resting of the powers which act outwardly. The writer of our Psalm is fond of couplets of synonyms like ענינוּ ולחצנוּ in Psa 44:25; cf. Psa 44:4, ימינך וּזרועך. Psa 119:25 is an echo of Psa 44:26. The suppliant cry קוּמה (in this instance in connection with the עזרתה which follows, it is to be accented on the ultima) is Davidic, Psa 3:8; Psa 7:7; but originally it is Mosaic. Concerning the ah of עזרתה, here as also in Psa 63:8 of like meaning with לעזרתי, Psa 22:20, and frequently, vid., on Psa 3:3.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
Their protracted sufferings as God's people attests the constancy. Paul (Rom 8:36) uses this to describe Christian steadfastness in persecution.
John Gill Bible Commentary
Yea, for thy sake are we killed all the day long,.... These words are cited by the Apostle Paul in Rom 8:36; and are applied to his times, showing the then close attachment of the saints to Christ, and their strong love and affection for him; and they have the same sense here, being an instance and proof of the church's integrity and faithfulness in the cause of God, amidst the sorest afflictions and persecutions; for the truth of which she appeals to the searcher of hearts; and had their accomplishment in the ten persecutions under the Heathen emperors, and under the Papal tyranny; and may be understood of their being threatened with death, being in danger of it, and exposed unto it continually, Co1 15:31; or of their being in such troubles and afflictions, which may be called death, Co2 1:8; or of the actual slaying them: and what was done to many of the members of the church she attributes to herself, because of the union between them; and for the sake of the worship of the true God, because they would not worship the gods of the Heathens, nor the image of the beast, multitudes of them were put to death; and that all the day long, and every day, and that for a long series and course of time, or continually; and indeed, ever since the Gospel day or dispensation began, this killing work has been more or less; and it will continue during the reign of antichrist, until the measure of his iniquity is filled up, and the afflictions of the saints are accomplished; we are counted as sheep for the slaughter; or "as sheep of slaughter" (q); see Zac 11:4; that is, either as sheep to be slaughtered for food, their enemies delighting to eat their flesh and drink their blood; See Gill on Psa 44:11, or for sacrifice, they reckoning it doing God good service to take away their lives, as though they sacrificed a lamb or a sheep unto him; and which, like sheep, they have patiently endured: this is the account made of them, not by the Lord, in whose sight their death is precious; nor by the saints, with whom their memory is dear; but by their furious persecutors, among whom they are as sheep among wolves; see Co1 4:13. (q) "ut pecus mactationis", Montanus, Vatablus; so Musculus, Cocceius, Gejerus, Michaelis, Ainsworth.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
44:22 Paul quotes this verse as a parenthetical aside in his list of things that cannot separate us from Christ’s love (Rom 8:36).