Psalms 79:10

"Why should the nations say, “Where is their God?” Let it be known among the nations, before our eyes, that vengeance for your servants’ blood is being poured out."

Key Reflection

In Psalms 79:10, the psalmist addresses the need to demonstrate God's justice in the face of foreign nations' mocking questions about Israel’s divine protection. The original audience would have recognized this as a call for God’s visible vindication of His people, particularly after instances of severe persecution and bloodshed, ensuring that other nations witness His wrath against their enemies.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Wherefore should the heathen say Where is their God? -The nations. Why should such a course of forbearance toward them be pursued as to lead them to ask the question whether God is able to punish them, or to come to the conclusion that he is not the God of those who profess to worship him. SeePsalms 42:3, note;Psalms 42:10, note. Let him be known among the heathen -Let him so manifest himself among them that they cannot but see that he is God; that he is a just God; that he is the Friend and Protector of his people. In our sight -So that we may see it; or, so that it may be seen that he is our Friend and Protector.

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