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Children Are a Divine Gift
All the commentators agree that this verse's primary message is that children are not a product of chance or mere biology, but a direct, providential gift from God. Scholars like John Calvin emphasize that God actively governs in this area, opposing the idea that human strength or fortune determines family size. This perspective frames children as a blessing to be received with gratitude and dependence on the Lord.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 127:3
18th Century
Theologian
Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord - They are an inheritance derived from the Lord. They are bestowed by him as truly as succ…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 127:3
19th Century
Bishop
Children. —With the true patriarchal feeling of the blessing of a numerous offspring, the poet here directly alludes to Genesis 30…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 127:1–3
19th Century
Preacher
It is vain for you, to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved sleep. Lo, children are an heri…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 127:3
16th Century
Theologian
Lo! children are the heritage of Jehovah. Solomon here presents one instance in which, in a particular manner, he would have us recognize …
John Gill
On Psalms 127:3
17th Century
Pastor
Lo, children [are] an heritage of the Lord
As all success, safety, and the blessings of life, depend on the providen…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 127:1–5
17th Century
Minister
Let us always look to God's providence. In all the affairs and business of a family, we must depend on His blessing.
For raising a …