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In the day that I called, you answered me. You encouraged me with strength in my soul.
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Strength for the Soul
Commentators like Charles Spurgeon and Matthew Henry emphasize that God's answer to prayer isn't always removing the trial, but often strengthening the soul to bear it. The verse describes receiving inner spiritual strength, courage, and faith to endure affliction. This internal fortification is itself a powerful and direct answer from God, for which we should be thankful.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
In the day when I cried - Referring to some former period of his life when he was in trouble.
You answered me -
19th Century
Anglican
Strengthenedst me with strength. —Or, you encourage me strongly. (See Note to Song of Solomon 6:5, wh…
Baptist
Above all your name. In the day when I cried you answered me, and strengthened me with strength in my soul.
Ah! This is what ties a…
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16th Century
Protestant
In the day when I cried to you, etc. Frequently God anticipates our prayers and surprises us, as it were, while we are sleeping. But commo…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
In the day when I cried you answered me When in distress through Saul's persecution, he cried to the Lord, and he im…
When we can praise God with our whole heart, we need not be unwilling for the whole world to witness our gratitude and joy in Him. Those who rely o…
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