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A Public Declaration of Mercy
Commentators like John Gill emphasize that this verse is a call for a public and vocal declaration of God's mercy. It's not enough to privately believe in His lovingkindness; believers are encouraged to confess it openly with their mouths to build up and encourage others in the faith.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 118:2
18th Century
Theologian
Let Israel now say ... — The Hebrew people; the people of God. They have now, in my case, a new illustration of the mercy of God wh…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 118:1–4
19th Century
Bishop
Compare Psalms 115:9-13, where a similar choral arrangement is found.
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 118:2
19th Century
Preacher
Let Israel now say, that his mercy endures for ever.
And if there is an elect out of the elect, who live still nearer to God and are…
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John Gill
On Psalms 118:2
17th Century
Pastor
Let Israel now say, that his mercy [endures] for ever .
Let those who have had an experience of it acknowledge and…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 118:1–18
17th Century
Minister
The account the psalmist here gives of his troubles is very applicable to Christ: many hated him without a cause; indeed, the Lord himself chastene…