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A father of the fatherless, and a judge of the widows, Is God in his holy habitation.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

A father of the fatherle — Or, of orphans. (Compare to Psalms 10:14, Psalms 10:18). That is, God takes the place of the parent. :…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

The Septuagint and Vulgate prefix to this verse, “They shall be troubled by the face of Him who is,” etc., which seems to indicate that th…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

In the wilderness, the Israelites were like a company of fatherless people: but God was their Protector, and in all their trials and dangers he was…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

A father of the fatherless
In a literal sense, so as to show mercy to them, take care of them, and protect them; and…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

None ever hardened his heart against God and prospered. God is the joy of his people; therefore, let them rejoice when they come before him. He who…

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