But the Lord is our judge, the Lord is our king: he will save us.
Commentaries
28:1 - 33:24
Various Oracles.
Chapters 28-33 mainly describe the events caused by the Assyrians between 701 and 691 B.C. Some suggest that a common theme throughout this section is the repeated use of the word “woe” at the beginning of each of the six messages: 28:1; 29:1.15; 30:1; 31:1; 33:1.
33:1 - 33:24
Hope in the Lord.
This “woe” depicts a liturgy of atonement appropriate for the Temple. The key to understanding this dialogue between God and the psalmist is in the end, verse 24, which assures us that God has forgiven his people. Verses 2-6 summarize the entire passage: the people patiently wait for the Lord to come and scatter their enemies and establish his kingdom of justice and righteousness. The presence of the Lord is a consuming fire for the wicked and a refuge in the heights for the righteous (13-16).
Commentaries
Various Oracles.
Chapters 28-33 mainly describe the events caused by the Assyrians between 701 and 691 B.C. Some suggest that a common theme throughout this section is the repeated use of the word “woe” at the beginning of each of the six messages: 28:1; 29:1.15; 30:1; 31:1; 33:1.
Hope in the Lord.
This “woe” depicts a liturgy of atonement appropriate for the Temple. The key to understanding this dialogue between God and the psalmist is in the end, verse 24, which assures us that God has forgiven his people. Verses 2-6 summarize the entire passage: the people patiently wait for the Lord to come and scatter their enemies and establish his kingdom of justice and righteousness. The presence of the Lord is a consuming fire for the wicked and a refuge in the heights for the righteous (13-16).