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Life's Fragile Gift
Commentators emphasize that all life is completely dependent on God's continuous, active care. The verse illustrates that life is not self-sustaining; it is a moment-by-moment gift. When God "hides his face"—withdrawing His providential support—creatures are terrified and perish, returning to dust. This highlights our absolute reliance on God for our very breath.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 104:29
18th Century
Theologian
You hide your face - As if God turned away from them; as if He was displeased with them; as if He withdrew from them the tokens of …
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 104:29
19th Century
Bishop
Thou hidest Thy face.—Elsewhere an image of displeasure, here only of withdrawal of providential care. (See Psalms 30:7, …
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 104:29
19th Century
Preacher
As if he merely put his hand before the brightness of his countenance—
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John Calvin
On Psalms 104:29
16th Century
Theologian
Thou shalt hide thy face, and they shall be afraid. In these words, the Psalmist declares that we stand or fall according to the will of G…
John Gill
On Psalms 104:29
17th Century
Pastor
You hide your face, they are troubled
God may be said to hide his face from the creatures when he withholds their fo…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 104:19–30
17th Century
Minister
We are to praise and magnify God for the constant succession of day and night. And see how those who wait for the twilight and have fellowship with…