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Many times have they afflicted me from my youth up, Yet they have not prevailed against me.
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God's People Will Not Be Overcome
All commentators agree on the central theme: despite repeated and severe opposition, God's people are ultimately preserved. Scholars like John Gill and Matthew Henry explain this applies to ancient Israel, the Church built on a rock, the Messiah, and individual believers. Though afflicted, God's people are never truly defeated because God is righteous and has promised to preserve them.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Many a time ... - This repetition is designed to fix the thoughts on the fact and to impress it on the mind. The mind dwells on the fact a…
19th Century
Baptist
The trials of some of God's people begin very early. When we first put on the armor of God, the adversary is usually very bitter against us. Some o…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Many a time have they afflicted me from my youth This is repeated for the confirmation of it, to excite attention to…
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