Pentecost Season · Proper 20 · Year C
Psalm 79:1-9
O God, the Nations Have Invaded: A Communal Lament
September 24, 2028
Overview & Insights
"Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of your name; deliver us, and forgive our sins, for your name's sake." (Psalm 79:9)
This communal lament cries out to God after the destruction of Jerusalem and the temple, pleading for deliverance while confessing the sins of past generations.
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Commentary
Psalm 79 Commentary: A Lament for Jerusalem Enduring Word · David Guzik
Walks through the psalm's cry for help after the temple's destruction.
Psalm 79:1 Commentaries BibleHub
Gathers classic commentaries on the psalm's opening description of desolation.
Psalm 79 (Barnes' Notes) StudyLight
Offers Barnes' detailed reading of the community's plea for deliverance.
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