‏ Psalms 74:6-8

5-6. Though some terms and clauses here are very obscure, the general sense is that the spoilers destroyed the beauties of the temple with the violence of woodmen.

was famous--literally, "was known."

7. defiled--or, "profaned," as in Psa 89:39.

8. together--at once, all alike.

synagogues--literally, "assemblies," for places of assembly, whether such as schools of the prophets (2Ki 4:23), or "synagogues" in the usual sense, there is much doubt.

Copyright information for JFB