“We see not our signs: there is no more any prophet: neither is there among us any that knoweth how long.”
The statement that no signs are seen and that no prophet remains articulates the loss of the means through which God normally communicates with the people. The absence of signs indicates that God is no longer providing guidance or revelation. The absence of prophets indicates that the voices through which God normally spoke have been silenced. This verse articulates the communication breakdown between God and people.
Church Fathers on Psalms 74:9
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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