Psalms 74:10

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 74:10 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “How long, O God, shall the adversary reproach? Shall the enemy blaspheme thy name for ever?” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

How long, O God, shall the adversary reproach? Shall the enemy blaspheme thy name for ever?
Psalms 74:10 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 74

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
10How long, O God, shall the adversary reproach? Shall the enemy blaspheme thy name for ever?

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“O God, how long shall the adversary reproach? etc.] The name of God, as in the next clause, the divine Persons and perfections, the purposes and providence of God, his people, ways, worship, truths, and ordinances: shall the enemy blaspheme thy name for ever? The “adversary” and “enemy” being in the singular number, may intend some particular one, as antichrist; who is emphatically and eminently “the enemy” of God, he opposing himself to, and exalting himself above, all that is called God; and the adversary of Christ, as his name shows; not only setting himself in his room and stead, but undermining him in all his offices; changing his laws as a King, dishonouring his sacrifice and…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“O God, how long shall the adversary reproach?... - How long shall this state of things be allowed to continue? Is there to be no end to it? Are these desolations never to be repaired - these ruins never to be rebuilt? It “seemed” so; and hence, this earnest appeal. So to us it often appears as if our trials were never to come to an end. One calamity succeeds another; and there comes no relief. Yet there is relief. Deliverance may come, and soon come, in the present life; or if not in the present life, yet to all those who are the children of God it will soon come by their removal to a world where trial will be forever unknown. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Psa 13:1, Psa 13:2, Psa 79:4, Psa 79:5, Psa 89:46, Psa 89:50, Psa 89:51; Dan 12:6; Rev 6:10 Psalms 74:11”
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