Psalms 144:14
“That our oxen may be strong to labour; that there be no breaking in, nor going out; that there be no complaining in our streets.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
That our oxen may be strong to labour,.... To draw carriages, to plough with, and to tread out the corn: or "may be…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
That our oxen may be strong to labour - Margin, “able to bear burdens;” or, “laden with flesh.” The Hebrew is simply…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Psalms 144:9-15
The method is the same in this latter part of the psalm as in the former; David first gives glory to God and then begs…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
our oxen … strong to labour Both words are of uncertain meaning. (1) Most commentators follow the Ancient Versions in…
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