Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, David Brown (1871). Conservative evangelical (Church of Scotland and Anglican); concise and critical.
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. (Psa 43:1-5)
truth — or, "faithfulness" (Psa 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.
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Psalms 43
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, David Brown (1871). Conservative evangelical (Church of Scotland and Anglican); concise and critical.
Introduction to chapter 43
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. (Psa 43:1-5)
Judge — or, "vindicate" (Psa 10:18).
plead, &c. — (Psa 35:1).
ungodly — neither in character or condition objects of God's favor (compare Psa 4:3).
Psalms 43:2
God of my strength — by covenant relation my stronghold (Psa 18:1).
cast me off — in scorn.
because — or, "in," that is, in such circumstances of oppression.
Psalms 43:3
light — as in Psa 27:1.
truth — or, "faithfulness" (Psa 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 43:4
the altar — as the chief place of worship. The mention of the harp suggests the prominence of praise in his offering.
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