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A Shield from All Dangers
Commentators explain this verse first in its literal context. Protection from the sun refers to the very real danger of sunstroke. The reference to the moon reflects ancient beliefs about its harmful effects, which included causing sickness (the root of the word 'lunacy'), temporary blindness, or harm from the intense night cold. The core promise is God's 24/7 protection from all environmental dangers.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 121:6
18th Century
Theologian
The sun shall not smite you by day - The Septuagint renders this, “shall not burn you”—συγκαύσει (sungkausei<…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 121:6
19th Century
Bishop
Smite you. —The mention of shade leads to the amplification of the figure. The evil effects of sunstroke are too well kno…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 121:6
19th Century
Preacher
The sun shall not smite you by day, nor the moon by night.
Then, when can you get hurt? If you are protected both day and night, th…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 121:6
16th Century
Theologian
The sun shall not smite thee by day. By these forms of expression, the Psalmist magnifies the advantages that result for us from our havin…
John Gill
On Psalms 121:6
17th Century
Pastor
The sun shall not smite thee by day
With its rays, which it shoots forth like darts, and which fly swiftly, and pier…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 121:1–8
17th Century
Minister
We must not rely upon people and means, instruments and second causes. Shall I depend upon the strength of the hills? Upon princes and great people…