Ps.124.1-2
124:1-2 The negative rhetorical questions emphasize the positive idea that the Lord was indeed on their side.
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Ps.124.1-8
Ps 124 This thanksgiving song describes what might happen if the Lord were not present with his people.
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Ps.124.4-5
124:4-5 the raging waters of their fury: The enemies could have overwhelmed the Israelites and wiped them out if the Lord had not been with his people (cp. 69:15; Jer 46:8).
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Ps.124.6-8
124:6-8 The enemies of God’s people, like lions or bears who tear their prey with their teeth (see 57:4; Prov 28:15), had their mouths shut by the Lord (Dan 6:22).
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