Psalms 76:4

"There he broke the flaming arrows of the bow, the shield, and the sword, and the weapons of war. Selah."

Key Reflection

In Psalms 76:4, these verses describe how God defeats his enemies through powerful means, breaking their arrows, shields, swords, and all instruments of warfare. This imagery underscores God’s sovereignty and his ability to overpower any opposition, ensuring safety and peace for his people.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Thou art more glorious and excellent -The word rendered glorious -נאורna'ôr- is from the verb which means “to shine,” to give light, and the word would properly refer to a luminous or “shining” object - as the sun, the source of light. Hence, it means “shining,” splendid, glorious; and it is thus applied to the Divine Being with reference to his perfections, being like light. Compare1 John 1:5. The word rendered “excellent,” means exalted, noble, great. These words are applied here to God from the manifestation of his perfections in the case referred to. Than the mountains of prey -The word “prey” as employed here -טרףṭereph- means that which is obtained by hunting; and then, plunder.

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