“A man was famous according as he had lifted up axes upon the thick trees.”
The description of enemies setting up their emblems in the sanctuary articulates the domination and claiming of the space by aliens. The erection of emblems indicates assertion of power and authority over what once belonged to God. This verse emphasizes the totality of the occupation and desecration.
Church Fathers on Psalms 74:5
1. This Psalm's Title is, “Of the Understanding of Asaph.” Asaph in Latin is translated congregation, in Greek Synagogue. Let us see what this Synagogue has understood. But let us understand firstly Synagogue: from thence we shall understand what the Synagogue has understood. Every congregation is spoken of under the general name of Synagogue: one both of beasts and of men may be called a congregation; but here there is no congregation of beasts when we heard…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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