Psalms 89:40

“Thou hast broken down all his hedges, etc.] Round about his vine, the church; (see <198012>Psalm 80:12). A famous church was raised at Jerusalem, quickly after the death, resurrection, and ascension of Christ, which seemed to be well filled, fenced, and protected; but on a sudden a violent persecution arose, and the members of it were made havoc of, and the ministers of the word were scattered abroad, and which was the breaking down of the hedges; and what was done to the church was taken by Christ as done to himself, as it is here spoken of him; (see <440801>Acts 8:1-4 9:5), and this might seem contrary to the word and oath of God, that his seed should endure for ever, and his throne as the…”

“Thou hast broken down all his hedges - His walls or defenses; all that he relied on for safety. Thou hast brought his strongholds to ruin - His towers, fortifications; defenses. The enemy has been suffered to destroy them. They are now heaps of ruins. return to 'Top of Page'”

“89:40 broken down the walls: The Lord’s people are completely vulnerable.”

“broken: Psa 80:12; Job 1:10; Isa 5:5, Isa 5:6 brought: Ch2 12:2-5, Ch2 15:5; Lam 2:2, Lam 2:5; Rev 13:1-7 Psalms 89:41”