Vengeance

Vengeance Belongs to The Lord - Psalms 7:12 – 7:17 (commentary)

The writer points out that if a person does not repent, God will sharpen his sword; he will bend and string his bow (v. 12). He will prepare his deadly weapons and ignite his flaming arrows (v. 13). In other words, obedient believers can be comforted knowing that wickedness will …

Repay No One Evil For Evil - Romans 12:17 – 12:21 (commentary)

These verses in this passage summarize the core of Christian living. In this day of constant lawsuits and demands for legal rights , Paul’s command sounds almost impossible. When someone hurts you deeply, instead of giving him what he deserves, Paul says to befriend him (vv. 17-2 …

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The Prophesy of Divine Judgment - Psalms 64:7 – 64:10 (commentary)

David predicted that God would intervene and strike them (v. 7). Their tongues, like arrows, will be turned against them by God and everyone who sees them will tremble with fear (v. 8). They will be afraid and say, “Look what God has done” (v. 9). The righteous shall be …

Allow God to Take Care of Our Enemies - Psalms 109:1 – 109:10 (commentary)

Psalm 109, a personal lament of David, is one of the imprecatory (cursing) psalms. As he writes, David is calling on God (Elohim = the Strong One) to avenge his enemies. David had endured many false accusations and now he asks the Lord to not be silent (v. 1). The psalmist prayed that ...

God Says Vengeance is Mine - Psalms 94:1 – 94:11 (commentary)

This Psalm is a prayer for God’s judgment to fall. It is in the spirit of the petition that God’s righteous rule be established over all men, especially the wicked. The author of Psalm 94 lived in a day when government was engaged in the promotion of evil and persecut …

Fastening Torches to the Foxes Tails - Judges 15:1 – 15:13 (commentary)

It is important to note that the wife that Samson asked his parents to get for him apparently continued to live with her parents. He was probably taking her an expectant gift on his periodic visit. However, Samson learned that his bride had been given to another by her father who thought ...

Proclamation Against Israel’s Enemies - Ezekiel 25:8 – 25:17 (commentary)

These four nations (Ammon, Moab, Edom & Philistia) were geographically closer and historically more intimately connected with direct and open hostility to Israel. The prophecies should probably be dated after the destruction of Jerusalem. These nations were a constant …

No Way to Escape God’s Judgment - Jeremiah 25:30 – 25:38 (commentary)

The final section of this chapter concludes with God pouring out his vengeance upon His rebellious people. So great is God’s indictment upon mankind that the victims of this coming disaster will be like dung upon the ground. Both the rulers and the people will be destroy …

An Appeal For Vengeance - Psalms 10:12 – 10:18 (commentary)

The end of this chapter is an Appeal for Vengeance (10:12-18). Making an earnest cry for vengeance, the psalmist called on God to arise and help the helpless (v. 9). One reason for this request is that the wicked should not be allowed to despise God (v. 3) and to think he can get …

Haman Hanged on His Own Gallows - Esther 7:1 – 7:10 (commentary)

This chapter gives a pointed example of reaping what you sow (Gal. 6:7). This final banquet for Haman was prepared by Esther in her apartment and attended by her husband (the king), Haman and herself (v. 1). While they lingered at the table after a nice meal, the king once again pressed ...