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Barnes' Notes on Psalms 76:11

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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vow, and pay unto the Lord your God - That is, Pay your vows, or sacredly observe them. On the word “vow,” see the notes at Psalms 22:25. Compare Psalms 50:14; Psalms 56:12; Psalms 66:13. The word refers to a voluntary promise made to God. Let all that be round about him - All that worship him, or that profess to honor him. Bring presents - Bring gifts or offerings; things expressive of gratitude and homage. See the notes at Psalms 45:12. Compare Isaiah 16:1, note; Isaiah 18:7, note; Isaiah 60:5, note. Unto him that ought to be feared - Margin, “to fear.” The meaning would be well expressed by the word dread; “to the Dread One.” It was not to inspire fear that the presents were to be brought; but they were to be brought to One who had shown that he was the proper object of dread or reverence. return to 'Top of Page'
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