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My soul longeth, yea, even fainteth for the courts of Jehovah; My heart and my flesh cry out unto the living God.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

My soul longeth - The word used here means properly to be pale; then, to be faint or weak; and then, to pine after, to long for, to desire e…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Longs. — From a root meaning to grow pale, this expresses one effect of strong emotion—one grows pale with longing.

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

How amiable are thy tabernacles, O LORD of hosts! My soul longeth, yea, even fainteth for the courts of the LORD: my heart and my flesh crieth …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

My soul longs, yea, even faints for the courts of the Lord, &c.] The courts of the tabernacle now at Gibeon, though the a…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The ordinances of God are the believer's solace in this evil world. In them he enjoys the presence of the living God, and this causes him to regret…

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