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Barnes' Notes on Psalms 97:3

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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A fire goeth before him - See Psalms 18:13, note; Psalms 50:3, note. And burneth up his enemies round about - Is especially directed against his foes. That is, he manifests himself as a just God, inflicting vengeance on his enemies. He comes to reign, and in his reign all his foes will be destroyed. return to 'Top of Page'
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