“He caused an east wind to blow in the heaven: and by his power he brought in the south wind.”
God uses natural forces: "He caused the east wind to blow in the heavens, and by his power he led out the south wind." The summoning of wind becomes another demonstration of God's command over creation; natural forces become instruments through which God responds to Israel's needs.
Church Fathers on Psalms 78:26
1. This Psalm does contain the things which are said to have been done among the old people: but the new and latter people is being admonished, to beware that it be not ungrateful regarding the blessings of God, and provoke His anger against it, whereas it ought to receive His grace....The Title thereof does first move and engage our attention. For it is not without reason inscribed, “Understanding of Asaph:” but it is perchance because these words require a reader who does…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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