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- Keil-Delitzsch
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary
The poet now prays God to manifest anew the loving-kindness He has shown formerly. In the sense of "restore us again," שׁוּבנוּ does not form any bond of connection between this and the preceding strophe; but it does it, according to Ges. 121, 4, it is intended in the sense of (אלינוּ) שׁוּב לנוּ, turn again to us. The poet prays that God would manifest Himself anew to His people as He has done in former days. Thus the transition from the retrospective perfects to the petition is, in the presence of the existing extremity, adequately brought about. Assuming the post-exilic origin of the Psalm, we see from this strophe that it was composed at a period in which the distance between the temporal and spiritual condition of Israel and the national restoration, promised together with the termination of the Exile, made itself distinctly felt. On עמּנוּ (in relation to and bearing towards us) beside כּעסך, cf. Job 10:17, and also on הפר, Psa 89:34. In the question in Psa 89:6 reminding God of His love and of His promise, משׁך has the signification of constant endless continuing or pursuing, as in Psa 36:11. The expression in Psa 85:7 is like Psa 71:20, cf. Psa 80:19; שׁוּב is here the representative of rursus, Ges. 142. ישׁעך from ישׁע, like קצפּך in Psa 38:2, has ĕ (cf. the inflexion of פּרי and חק) instead of the ı̆ in אלהי ישׁענוּ. Here at the close of the strophe the prayer turns back inferentially to this attribute of God.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
having still occasion for the anger which is deprecated.
John Gill Bible Commentary
Turn us, O God of our salvation,.... Who appointed it in his purposes, contrived it in council, secured it in covenant, and sent his Son to effect it; the prayer to him is for converting grace, either at first, for first conversion is his work, and his only; or after backslidings, for he it is that restores the souls of his people; and perhaps it is a prayer of the Jews, for their conversion in the latter day; when sensible of sin, and seeking after the Messiah they have rejected, when the Lord will turn them to himself, and turn away iniquity from them, and they shall be saved, Hos 3:5, and cause thine anger towards us to cease: the manifest tokens of which are now upon them, being scattered up and down in the world, and made a proverb, a taunt, and a jeer; but will be removed, and cease, when they shall be converted.
Psalms 85:4
You Showed Favor to Your Land
3You withheld all Your fury; You turned from Your burning anger. 4Restore us, O God of our salvation, and put away Your displeasure toward us. 5Will You be angry with us forever? Will You draw out Your anger to all generations?
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Revival Lectures Series - Short
By Leonard Ravenhill8.8K28:15Revival2CH 7:14PSA 85:4JOL 1:13JOL 2:11JOL 2:13JOL 2:17In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having a vision and burden for the lost souls in the world. He highlights the alarming fact that there are more lost people now than ever before, even 2,000 years after Jesus Christ came into the world. The speaker urges listeners to turn to the Lord with fasting, weeping, and mourning, and to rend their hearts in repentance. He also calls on the priests and ministers to intercede for the people and plead with God to spare them from reproach and the rule of the heathens. The sermon emphasizes the need for brokenness and discipline in order to experience the awesomeness of God's presence and power.
Revival
By David Legge1.8K31:27RevivalPSA 85:4In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the need for revival and the eradication of unbelief. He laments the lack of holiness in society and the negative perception of those who strive for holiness. The preacher shares a story about two elderly women who fervently prayed for revival despite their physical limitations. He highlights the impact of God's presence on an entire community, leading to the closure of sinful establishments. The sermon concludes with a call for repentance and a plea for God to turn His anger away from His people. The message is based on Psalm 85:4-7.
Revival Is Needed
By Scott Hynds59344:05RevivalPSA 85:4In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the fallen nature of humanity and the need for redemption. He believes that the church has become too comfortable and worldly, and calls for a revival to awaken believers from their slumber. The preacher expresses his lack of confidence in man-made programs and instead puts his trust in the Almighty God. He urges the church to be an influence on the world rather than being influenced by it, using the analogy of a police officer getting corrupted by spending too much time with criminals. The sermon concludes with a call for individuals to choose whether they will be like the first son in the parable who initially refuses but repents and obeys, or like the second son who promises but fails to follow through.
Personal Meditations on Powerful Texts
By Del Fehsenfeld III0PSA 85:4Del Fehsenfeld III preaches on the moral and spiritual decline in society and the church, emphasizing the need for action from the people of God. Drawing from Psalms 85, he highlights the importance of reviewing God's love, seeking spiritual power, trusting in God's promises, and taking courage in His redemptive plan amidst troubled times.
Why Is There No Revival?
By Al Whittinghill0PSA 80:3PSA 85:4PRO 13:10PRO 14:14MRK 7:9MRK 12:242TI 3:12REV 2:4REV 3:15Al Whittinghill preaches about the urgent need for revival in the Church, highlighting the discrepancies between the characteristics of the New Testament church and the current state of the church. He emphasizes the Divine displeasure evident in the nation and the importance of heeding God's call for a serious change in heart attitudes. Whittinghill urges believers to identify and overcome attitudes hindering revival, such as wrong priorities, complacency, resignation, prejudice, and a love for comfortable truths, stressing the necessity of prayer and a deep knowledge of God's Word for true revival to occur.
The God-Exalted Christ
By Ian Paisley0PSA 85:4MAT 1:20LUK 1:30PHP 2:5PHP 2:10HEB 11:22REV 1:18Ian Paisley preaches on the God-exalted Christ, focusing on the lowliness, loneliness, loftiness, and loveliness of Christ. He emphasizes Christ's descent from divine heights to achieve salvation for sinners, highlighting His loneliness and rejection throughout His life. Paisley delves into Christ's exaltation by God, emphasizing His resurrection, ascension, and the power given to Him in heaven and earth. He concludes by urging sinners to turn to Christ, emphasizing the urgency of accepting salvation and the beauty of Christ's love and sacrifice.
- Keil-Delitzsch
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary
The poet now prays God to manifest anew the loving-kindness He has shown formerly. In the sense of "restore us again," שׁוּבנוּ does not form any bond of connection between this and the preceding strophe; but it does it, according to Ges. 121, 4, it is intended in the sense of (אלינוּ) שׁוּב לנוּ, turn again to us. The poet prays that God would manifest Himself anew to His people as He has done in former days. Thus the transition from the retrospective perfects to the petition is, in the presence of the existing extremity, adequately brought about. Assuming the post-exilic origin of the Psalm, we see from this strophe that it was composed at a period in which the distance between the temporal and spiritual condition of Israel and the national restoration, promised together with the termination of the Exile, made itself distinctly felt. On עמּנוּ (in relation to and bearing towards us) beside כּעסך, cf. Job 10:17, and also on הפר, Psa 89:34. In the question in Psa 89:6 reminding God of His love and of His promise, משׁך has the signification of constant endless continuing or pursuing, as in Psa 36:11. The expression in Psa 85:7 is like Psa 71:20, cf. Psa 80:19; שׁוּב is here the representative of rursus, Ges. 142. ישׁעך from ישׁע, like קצפּך in Psa 38:2, has ĕ (cf. the inflexion of פּרי and חק) instead of the ı̆ in אלהי ישׁענוּ. Here at the close of the strophe the prayer turns back inferentially to this attribute of God.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
having still occasion for the anger which is deprecated.
John Gill Bible Commentary
Turn us, O God of our salvation,.... Who appointed it in his purposes, contrived it in council, secured it in covenant, and sent his Son to effect it; the prayer to him is for converting grace, either at first, for first conversion is his work, and his only; or after backslidings, for he it is that restores the souls of his people; and perhaps it is a prayer of the Jews, for their conversion in the latter day; when sensible of sin, and seeking after the Messiah they have rejected, when the Lord will turn them to himself, and turn away iniquity from them, and they shall be saved, Hos 3:5, and cause thine anger towards us to cease: the manifest tokens of which are now upon them, being scattered up and down in the world, and made a proverb, a taunt, and a jeer; but will be removed, and cease, when they shall be converted.