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These files are a derivative of an electronic edition prepared from text scanned by Woodside Bible Fellowship.
This expanded edition of the Jameison-Faussett-Brown Commentary is in the public domain and may be freely used and distributed.
Bibliographical Information
Jamieson, Robert, D.D.; Fausset, A. R.; Brown, David. "Commentary on Psalms 43". "Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/jfb/psalms-43.html. 1871-8.
Jamieson, Robert, D.D.; Fausset, A. R.; Brown, David. "Commentary on Psalms 43". "Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible". https://www.studylight.org/
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Introduction
PSALM 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.
Verse 1
1. Judge—or, "vindicate" (Psalms 10:18).
plead, &c.— (Psalms 10:18- :).
ungodly—neither in character or condition objects of God's favor (compare Psalms 10:18- :).
Verse 2
2. God of my strength—by covenant relation my stronghold ( :-).
cast me off—in scorn.
because—or, "in," that is, in such circumstances of oppression.
Verse 3
3. light—as in :-.
truth—or, "faithfulness" (Psalms 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.
Verse 4
4. the altar—as the chief place of worship. The mention of the harp suggests the prominence of praise in his offering.