Psalms 74:5

A man was famous according as he had lifted up axes upon the thick trees.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Psalms 74:5

BSB
like men wielding axes in a thicket of trees
AKJV
A man was famous according as he had lifted up axes on the thick trees.
CPDV
as if it had been issued from on high; yet they did not understand. As in a forest of chopped wood,
ERV
They seemed as men that lifted up axes upon a thicket of trees.
NHEB
They behaved like men wielding axes, cutting through a thicket of trees.
SMT
It will be known according to bringing the axes upwards upon the thicket of wood.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Psalms 74:5

AmanwasfamousH3045VerbaccordingashehadliftedupH935VerbaxesH7134Noun MasculineuponthethickH5442Noun MasculinetreesH6086Noun Masculine

Commentary for Psalms 74:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Psalms 74:5
Summary
Former strength displayed through forest destruction
Event
Demonstrating destructive capability
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Narrative