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The Unbeliever's Hidden Fear
Commentators observe that even those who profess disbelief in God are subject to "great fear." This isn't just a rational fear but a deep-seated terror that can strike suddenly. Scholars like Albert Barnes and John Gill note that no one can simply will away the evidence of God or the inner consciousness of His reality, leading to inescapable anxiety and dread for those who oppose Him.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 14:5
18th Century
Theologian
There were they in great fear - Margin, as in Hebrew, “they feared a fear.” The idea is that they were in great terror or consternation. The…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 14:5
19th Century
Bishop
There were they. —Literally, there they feared a fear, that is, terror overtook them. Psalms 53:5 adds, wh…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 14:5
19th Century
Preacher
There were they in great fear:
What, these very people who would not call upon God! Were they in great fear? Yes, God can bring grea…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 14:5
16th Century
Theologian
There did they tremble with fear, The prophet now encourages himself and all the faithful with the best of all consolations, namely, that …
John Gill
On Psalms 14:5
17th Century
Pastor
There were they in great fear
This shows that they had some knowledge of God and consciousness of guilt, which they …
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 14:1–7
17th Century
Minister
The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. The sinner described here is an atheist, one who says there is no Judge or Governor of t…