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Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Be still - The word used here—from רפה râphâh—properly means to cast down, to let fall, or to let hang down; then, to be r…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

I am God. —The introduction of the Divine Protector Himself speaking just before the refrain is a fine touch of art.

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.

If God is willing to wait, you need not be impatient. His time …

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Be still, and know that I am God. The Psalmist now seems to turn his discourse to the enemies of God’s people, who indulge their malicious…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Be still, and know that I [am] God
These words are thought by some to be spoken by the Lord to the nations of the wo…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Come and see the effects of desolating judgments, and stand in awe of God. This shows the perfect security of the church, and is an assurance of la…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

1. After the psalmist asks for divine help against the trials he is suffering from his enemies when he says, O God, with our ears (…

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