Adam Clarke's Bible Commentary Verse 7. Confounded be fell they ] Rather, They shall be confounded that boast themselves in idols. There is a remarkable play on the letters here, µyllhtmh hammithhalelim, who move like madmen; referring to the violent gestures practiced in idolatrous rites.
Of idols ] µylylab baelilim, in vanities, emptinesses; who "make much ado about nothing," and take a mad and painful pleasure in ridiculous and unprofitable ceremonies of religion.
Worship him ] WHO? JESUS: so says the apostle, Heb. i. 6. Who will dare to dispute his authority? All ye gods. - oi aggeloi autou, his angels: so the Septuagint and the apostle: "Let all the angels of God worship him:" and the words are most certainly applied to the saviour of the world by the author of the Epistle to the Hebrews; see the note there. The Chaldee says: "All nations who worship idols shall adore him."
Matthew Henry Commentary
Verses 1-7 - Though many have been made happy in Christ, still there is room. An all have reason to rejoice in Christ's government. There is a depth in his counsels, which we must not pretend to fathom; but stil righteousness and judgment are the habitation of his throne. Christ' government, though it might be matter of joy to all, will yet be matte of terror to some; but it is their own fault that it is so. The mos resolute and daring opposition will be baffled at the presence of the Lord. And the Lord Jesus will ere long come, and put an end to ido worship of every kind.
Original Hebrew יבשׁו954 כל3605 עבדי5647 פסל6459 המתהללים1984 באלילים457 השׁתחוו7812 לו כל3605 אלהים׃430
