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Psalms 81:14 Cross-References
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“I should soon have subdued their enemies, and turned my hand against their adversaries.”
Psalms 81:14 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 81:14
I should soon have subdued their enemies, and turned my hand against their adversaries. This verse expresses God's lament over Israel's disobedience and the blessings they forfeited. The conditional "I should soon" (kim-at, כִּמְעַט, "quickly" or "almost") introduces what would have happened if only Israel had obeyed. The verb hakni-a (הַכְנִיעַ, "subdued") means to humble or bring into subjection—God would have swiftly defeated Israel's enemies."Turned my hand against their adversaries" uses anthropomorphic language depicting God's active intervention. The "hand" of God in Scripture represent...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 81:14
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“Because this nation have transgressed my covenant which I commanded their fathers”
“and him who holds the scepter from Ashkelon; and I will turn my hand against Ekron; and the remnant of the Philistines will perish”
“and a scourge in your sides”
“neither fear the people of the land; for they are bread for us: their defense is removed from over them”
“and peoples under our feet.”
“and the Canaanite who lived in that mountain”