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Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, David Brown · 1871

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Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, David Brown · 1871

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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible (1871). CCEL expanded electronic edition states it is in the public domain.

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Psalms Chapter 43 1 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Ps 43:1-5.

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Ps 43:1-5.

Excepting the recurrence of the refrain, there is no good reason to suppose this a part of the preceding, though the scope is the same. It has always been placed separate.

1. Judge--or, "vindicate"

(Ps 10:18).

plead, &c.--

(Ps 35:1).

ungodly--neither in character or condition objects of God's favor (compare

Ps 4:3).

Psalms Chapter 43 2 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

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2. God of my strength--by covenant relation my stronghold

(Ps 18:1).

cast me off--in scorn.

because--or, "in," that is, in such circumstances of oppression.

Psalms Chapter 43 3 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

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3. light--as in

Ps 27:1.

truth--or, "faithfulness"

(Ps 25:5),

manifest it by fulfilling promises. Light and truth are personified as messengers who will bring him to the privileged place of worship.

tabernacles--plural, in allusion to the various courts.

Psalms Chapter 43 4 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

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4. the altar--as the chief place of worship. The mention of the harp suggests the prominence of praise in his offering.