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His Works are Great and Varied
Commentators explain that God's 'great works' are vast and varied. They include not only the works of creation, from the cosmic to the microscopic, but also His works of providence in history, the miracles of Christ, the great work of redemption, and the work of grace in a believer's heart.
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Psalms
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 111:2
18th Century
Theologian
The works of the Lord are great - They are great in number, great in magnitude, great in wisdom, and great in goodness. This langua…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 111:2
19th Century
Bishop
Sought out — that is, they are the object of meditation and inquiry. (See Note, Psalms 105:4.) The psalmist was no doub…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 111:2
19th Century
Preacher
The work of the LORD are great, –
They are great in number, in size, in purpose, and in effect. Even when God makes a little thing,…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 111:2
16th Century
Theologian
The works of Jehovah are great. He now explains that His works supply abundant reasons for praising God. For now, he makes only a general …
John Gill
On Psalms 111:2
17th Century
Pastor
The works of the Lord are great
His works of creation are great, being made out of nothing, are the effects of great…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 111:1–10
17th Century
Minister
The psalmist resolves to praise God himself. Our exhortations and our examples should agree. He recommends the works of the Lord as the proper subj…