Psalms 89:43

“Thou hast also turned the edge of his sword, etc.] Or the “sharpness” f1286 of it blunted it, so that it could do no execution: the disciples of Christ were not allowed the use of the temporal sword to defend their master; and his house, his kingdom, not being of this world, (<402651>Matthew 26:51,52 <431836>John 18:36), other weapons were put into their hands; the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; and the edge of this was blunted, with respect to the Jews, being of little or no efficacy among them; it was turned off by them, and put away from them; but then it was turned towards the Gentiles, and was powerful and effectual among them; Christ girt it on his thigh, and rode forth…”

“Thou hast also turned the edge of his sword - That is, Thou hast turned it away, so that when it is raised to strike, it does not descend on the object aimed at by the blow. The meaning is, that he had not been successful in battle, or had been defeated. And hast not made him to stand in the battle - To stand firm; to hold his ground. He has been driven back; his forces have fled. return to 'Top of Page'”

“turned: Eze 30:21-25 not made: Lev 26:36, Lev 26:37; Num 14:42, Num 14:45; Jos 7:4, Jos 7:5, Jos 7:8-12; Ch2 25:8 Psalms 89:44”