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Psalms 74:7

Psalms 74:7
They have cast fire into thy sanctuary, they have defiled by casting down the dwelling place of thy name to the ground.

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

They said in their hearts, let us destroy them together,.... The Targum is,

"their children, are together;''

or…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

They have cast fire into thy sanctuary - Into the temple to destroy it. Literally, “They have cast thy sanctuary into…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Psalms 74:1-11

This psalm is entitled Maschil - a psalm to give instruction, for it was penned in a day of affliction, which is…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

They have set thy sanctuary on fire;

They have profaned the dwelling place of thy name even to the ground. (R.V.)

The…