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99:8 Thou answeredst them, O LORD our God: thou wast a God that forgavest them, though thou tookest vengeance of {e} their inventions.
(e) The more liberally God deals with his people, the more he punishes them who abuse his benefits.
99:8 Them - The intercessors before mentioned. Forgavest - The people for whom they prayed, so far as not to inflict that total destruction upon them which they deserved;
99:6-9 The happiness of Israel is made out by referring to the most useful governors of that people. They in every thing made God's word and law their rule, knowing that they could not else expect that their prayers should be answered. They all wonderfully prevailed with God in prayer; miracles were wrought at their request. They pleaded for the people, and obtained answers of peace. Our Prophet and High Priest, of infinitely greater dignity than Moses, Aaron, or Samuel, has received and declared to us the will of the Father. Let us not only exalt the Lord with our lips, but give him the throne in our heart; and while we worship him upon his mercy-seat, let us never forget that he is holy.
Actions Afflicted Although Avenger Deeds Doings Evil Forgave Forgavest Forgiving Inventions Israel Misdeeds Punished Punishment Sin Tookest Vengeance Wast Wrongdoing
Actions Afflicted Although Avenger Deeds Doings Evil Forgave Forgavest Forgiving Inventions Israel Misdeeds Punished Punishment Sin Tookest Vengeance Wast Wrongdoing
