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The Lifelessness of Idols
Commentators explain that the psalmist systematically exposes the foolishness of idolatry. He points to the idols' mouths that cannot speak and eyes that cannot see. These objects are shaped like living beings but are utterly powerless and senseless, making worship of them an absurd contradiction.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 115:5–7
18th Century
Theologian
They have mouths ... - They are shaped like people, but have none of the attributes of intelligent beings.
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 115:4–8
19th Century
Bishop
This passage cannot compare with the magnificent irony of Isaiah 44:9-20, but there is still a noticeable vein of sarcasm running through it, visib…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 115:5–7
19th Century
Preacher
Eyes have they, but they see not: they have ears, but they hear not: noses have they, but they smell not: they have hands, but they handle not:…
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John Gill
On Psalms 115:5
17th Century
Pastor
They have mouths, but they speak not
These idols are carved with mouths, but they make no use of them; if any cry to…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 115:1–8
17th Century
Minister
Let no opinion of our own merits have any place in our prayers or in our praises. All the good we do is done by the power of his grace; and all the…