- Bible
- Psalms
- Chapter 74
- Verse 5
Psalms 74:5
“A man was famous according as he had lifted up axes upon the thick trees.”
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Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
A man was famous,.... Or, "it was", or "is known" (m); the desolations the enemy made, the wickedness they committed,…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
A man was famous - literally, “He is known;” or, shall be known. That is, he was or shall be celebrated. According as he…
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, 1882–1921Psalms 74:5-6
The R.V. gives the probable sense of these verses, but does not reproduce the pictorial tenses, which represent the work…