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God's Universal Servants
Commentators explain that the "hosts" and "ministers" in this verse encompass a vast range of God's servants. While some scholars see this as specifically referring to the myriads of angels, others suggest a broader meaning. This can include heavenly bodies, forces of nature like wind and lightning, and even human beings—from the church on earth to ministers of the Gospel—all are called to bless the Lord.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 103:21
18th Century
Theologian
Bless ye the Lord, all ye his hosts - His armies; the vast multitudes of holy beings, arranged and marshalled as hosts for battle, …
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 103:21
19th Century
Bishop
Hosts. —There are apparently in the psalmist’s thought three grades of beings in the hierarchy of praise:
- High angels…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 103:21
19th Century
Preacher
Bless ye the LORD, all ye his hosts; ye ministers of his, that do his pleasure.
All living things and all the forces and powers of …
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John Calvin
On Psalms 103:21
16th Century
Theologian
Bless Jehovah, all you His hosts. By hosts should not be understood the stars, as some explain it. The subject of the preceding v…
John Gill
On Psalms 103:21
17th Century
Pastor
Bless ye the Lord, all ye his hosts
Which some understand of the sun, moon, and stars, sometimes called the hosts of…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 103:19–22
17th Century
Minister
He who made all, rules all, and both by a word of power. He disposes all persons and things to his own glory. There is a world of holy angels who a…