The Lord [is] nigh unto all them that call upon
him
He is not only nigh unto them in relation, being their near
kinsman, brother, father, husband, and head, but with respect to
place and presence; not in a general way, as he is the
omnipresent God, and so nigh to all, and from whose presence
there is no fleeing; but in a special way, he is so nigh to them
as he is not unto others, ( Deuteronomy
4:7 ) . He is in their hearts, and dwells there by faith, and
they dwell in him; his blood is sprinkled in their consciences,
and his righteousness is unto them and upon them; his salvation
is brought near to them, to their very hearts, and they are
nearer that than when they first believed; he is nigh to them
that call upon him, for Christ is equally called upon as the
Father; see ( 1
Corinthians 1:2 ) ( Acts 7:57 ) ( 22:16 ) ; so as to give
them what they ask of him, and to help them in all their times of
need; to all that call upon him in truth;
in faith and with fervency, constantly and importunely, and in
the sincerity and uprightness of their hearts; with true hearts,
cordially and affectionately; their hearts and mouths agreeing
together, as Kimchi observes.