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A Personal Knowledge of God
The psalmist declares, "For I know," grounding his praise in personal conviction, not just abstract belief. Commentators note this knowledge comes from experience and observation of God as Creator, Redeemer, and Helper. This encourages believers to move beyond simply hearing about God's greatness to knowing it personally.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 135:5
18th Century
Theologian
For I know - I, as the representative of Israel, and speaking in the name of the people. This is said as the foundation or the reason for p…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 135:5–6
19th Century
Bishop
Adapted from Psalms 115:3.
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 135:5
19th Century
Preacher
"I know it," says the writer of the Psalm; "I know it by experience; I know it by observation; I am sure of it. There is no god like our God. He is…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 135:5
16th Century
Theologian
For I know that Jehovah is great. We have here a general description of the power of God, to show the Israelites that the God they worship…
John Gill
On Psalms 135:5
17th Century
Pastor
For I know that the Lord [is] great
Jehovah the Father is great in his perfections; in his power, wisdom, faithfulne…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 135:5–14
17th Century
Minister
God is, and always will be, the same to his church, a gracious, faithful, wonder-working God. And his church is, and will be, the same to him, a th…