Geneva Study Bible <> When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that {a} dream.
(a) Their deliverance was incredible and therefore took away all excuse for ingratitude. Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The LORD hath done great things for them. Then was our mouth {b} filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the {c} heathen, The LORD hath done great things for them.
(b) He shows how the godly should rejoice when God gathers his Church or delivers it. (c) If the infidels confess God's wonderful work, the faithful can never show themselves sufficiently thankful. The LORD hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad. The LORD hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad.
Turn again our captivity, O LORD, as the streams in the south. Turn again our captivity, O LORD, as the {d} streams in the south.
(d) It is no more impossible for God to deliver his people than to cause the rivers to run in the wilderness and barren places. They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.
He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him. He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing {e} precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him. (e) That is, seed which was scarce and dear: meaning, that they who trusted in God's promise to return had their desire. The Geneva Bible Translation Notes [1599] Bible Hub |
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