6. Israel, under thy guidance, shouldered out the heathen and gained their
land by thy power alone; therefore we will renounce forever all reliance upon
outward confidences, of which other men make such boast, and we will cast
ourselves upon the omnipotence of our God. Bows, having been newly introduced
by Saul, were regarded as very formidable weapons in the early history of
Israel, but they are here laid aside together with the all-conquering sword, in
order that there may be room for faith in the living God. This verse may serve
as the confession of faith of every believer renouncing his own righteousness
and strength, and looking alone to the Lord Jesus.
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