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God's Memory is Our Hope
Commentators unanimously see this verse as a powerful declaration of trust. The psalmist isn't just wishing for a future blessing but grounding it in a historical reality: "The LORD has been mindful of us." Scholars like Albert Barnes and John Calvin explain that God's past faithfulness serves as concrete proof that He will continue to bless His people. Our past experiences of God's care are the foundation for our future hope.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 115:12
18th Century
Theologian
The LORD has been mindful of us—this would be especially appropriate if the psalm was written, as is commonly supposed, after the return f…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 115:12
19th Century
Preacher
The LORD has been mindful of us: he will bless us;
There is a new year's motto for you. It will go back through the old year, and f…
John Calvin
On Psalms 115:12
16th Century
Theologian
Jehovah has remembered us. Many render the term bless in the past tense, he has blessed, since, according to them, the p…
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John Gill
On Psalms 115:12
17th Century
Pastor
The Lord has been mindful of us
The Targum is, "the Word of the Lord has remembered us for good." And is another rea…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 115:9–18
17th Century
Minister
It is folly to trust in dead images, but it is wisdom to trust in the living God, for He is a help and a shield to those who trust in Him. Wherever…