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God's Own Self-Portrait
Commentators widely agree that this verse directly quotes God's own self-description to Moses in Exodus 34:6. This isn't just David's opinion; it's a foundational statement of faith rooted in God's self-revelation. Our knowledge of God's merciful character comes from Him telling us who He is, providing a firm basis for our trust.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 103:8
18th Century
Theologian
The Lord is merciful and gracious - See the notes at (Psalms 78:38). The idea here is evidently derived from ([Reference Exodu…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 103:8
19th Century
Bishop
Merciful and Gracious. —The original confession (Exodus 34:6) had become a formula of the national faith. In addition to the m…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 103:5–9
19th Century
Preacher
Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle's. The LORD executeth righteousness and judgment for all…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 103:8
16th Century
Theologian
Jehovah is merciful and gracious. David seems to allude to the exclamation of Moses, recorded in Exodus 34:6, where the nature of God, rev…
John Gill
On Psalms 103:8
17th Century
Pastor
The Lord is merciful and gracious
So he made himself known to Moses, (Exodus 34:6) , and so David found …
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 103:6–14
17th Century
Minister
Truly God is good to all: He is in a special way good to Israel. He has revealed Himself and His grace to them. By His ways we may understand His p…