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God's Blessing in the Home
Commentators highlight that this verse points to the profound, personal miracle of God giving children to a barren woman, transforming an empty house into a joyful home. Albert Barnes notes that the most tender and affecting reasons for praise are often found within the family circle, making the home a primary place for worship and gratitude.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 113:9
18th Century
Theologian
He maketh the barren woman keep house... - Margin, as in Hebrew, “to dwell in a house.” That is, to be at the head of a family. See…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 113:9
19th Century
Bishop
He makes. —See margin. Motherhood alone assured the wife of a fixed and dignified position in her husband’s house. The quotation f…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 113:9
19th Century
Preacher
Does your soul feel barren? May the Lord grant to it an abundant fruitfulness! Looking back upon the past year, perhaps you have had many barren ti…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 113:9
16th Century
Theologian
Who makes the barren woman to dwell in the family. He relates another work of God, which, though apparently not as notable, should not, fo…
John Gill
On Psalms 113:9
17th Century
Pastor
He maketh the barren woman to keep house ,
&C.] Or "to dwell in the house", as the Septuagint, Vulgate Latin, and ot…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 113:1–9
17th Century
Minister
God has praise from His own people. They have most reason to praise Him, for those who attend Him as His servants know Him best and receive most of…