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A Legacy of Blessing
Commentators agree that this verse promises a legacy of blessing for the children of those who fear God. This blessing is a consistent theme throughout Scripture, showing that God's fatherly kindness extends beyond the individual to their descendants. As Albert Barnes notes, the piety of parents is the surest inheritance for their children's success and well-being.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 112:2
18th Century
Theologian
His seed shall be mighty upon earth – His children; his posterity. That is, they will be prosperous, honored, and distinguished amo…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 112:2
19th Century
Bishop
Mighty: In the sense of wealthy, as in Ruth 2:1.
John Calvin
On Psalms 112:2
16th Century
Theologian
His seed shall be powerful. To confirm the statement he made concerning the happiness of the man who fears Jehovah and delights in His com…
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John Gill
On Psalms 112:2
17th Century
Pastor
His seed shall be mighty upon earth
The Targum is, ``mighty in the law;'' as Apollos is said to be "mighty in the Sc…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 112:1–10
17th Century
Minister
We have to praise the Lord that there are a people in the world who fear him and serve him, and that they are a happy people, which is owing entire…