The first word, “statutes,” means, according to Ma... Read more
The first word, “statutes,” means, according to Marckius, the moral and the ceremonial laws; and the second, “judgments,” the civil or judicial laws. We may consider “law” at the beginning of the verse as a general term, comprehending the whole of what was delivered to Moses; and “statutes” and “judgments”
as explanatory of what it was. Read less
We must also observe, that the mode of speaking ad... Read more
We must also observe, that the mode of speaking adopted here is that of stating a part for the whole; for under the word theft is comprehended whatever is opposed to the duties of love; so that it is to be referred to the second table at the law. And the Prophet calls all those perjurers who profane the worship of God; and so perjury includes whatever is contrary to the first table of the law, and tends to pollute the service due to God. The meaning is, —
that God, as I have said, will be the punisher of all kinds of wickedness, for he has not in vain given his law. Read less
The first part of the verse tells what the redeeme... Read more
The first part of the verse tells what the redeemed are to do (sing and exult (shout). The second part of the verse tells what they are to feel inside (gladness and rejoicing of heart). Read less
The Prophet, finding himself sinking, and as it w... Read more
The Prophet, finding himself sinking, and as it were overwhelmed in the deepest abyss, raises himself up above the judgement and reason of men, and comes nearer to God, that he might see from on high the things which take place on earth, and not
judge according to the understanding of his own flesh, but by the light of the Holy Spirit. For the tower of which he speaks is patience arising from hope. If indeed we would struggle perseveringly to the last, and at length obtain the victory over all trials and conflicts, we must rise above the world.
John Calvin Read less
“The Prophet prayed that God would feed them, and ... Read more
“The Prophet prayed that God would feed them, and do kind things for them; but God answers, that he will show them marvelous things, will outdo their hopes and expectations. — Their deliverance from Babylon shall be a work of wonder and grace, not inferior to their deliverance out of Egypt, nay, it shall eclipse the luster
of that (Jeremiah 16:14, 15). God’s former favors to his Church are patterns of future favors, and shall again be copied out as there is occasion.”
-Matthew Henry- Read less
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