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Israel, hope in Yahweh, For with Yahweh there is lovingkindness. With him is abundant redemption.
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A Shared Hope
The psalmist, after finding personal hope, turns to encourage the entire nation. Commentators like Calvin and Barnes note this shift from 'I' to 'Israel.' This teaches that our personal experience of God's grace is meant to be shared, becoming a foundation of hope for the wider community of faith.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Let Israel hope in the Lord - In such circumstances of affliction and distress, let not the people of God despair. In the darkest n…
19th Century
Anglican
Let Israel. —Rather (as in Prayer-Book), Hope Israel in Jehovah. It is the watchword of faith addressed to the nation. (C…
Baptist
Let Israel hope in the LORD: for with the LORD there is mercy, and with him is plenteous redemption.
Enough to buy us back from all…
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16th Century
Protestant
But let Israel hope in Jehovah. After having spoken of himself, and presented in his own person an example for all to follow, he now appli…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Let Israel hope in the Lord The psalmist having himself hope in the Lord and in his word, through a view of forgiven…
It is for the Lord that my soul waits, for the gifts of his grace and the working of his power. We must hope only for what he has promised in his w…
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