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The Posture of Prayer
Commentators explain that "stretching forth my hands" is a powerful physical expression of prayer. It signifies total dependence, like a child reaching for its mother or someone earnestly pleading for help. It shows a heart that has nowhere else to turn and is open and ready to receive from God.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 143:6
18th Century
Theologian
I stretch forth my hands unto thee - In prayer. I have nowhere else to go. See (Psalms 88:9).
My soul thi…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 143:6
19th Century
Bishop
With the first clause, compare to Psalms 44:20.
Thirsty land.— See Psalms 63:1, which explains this elliptical sentence. As …
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 143:6
19th Century
Preacher
I stretch forth my hands unto thee: my soul thirsteth after thee, as a thirsty land. Selah.
"My soul seems scarcely a living thing …
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John Calvin
On Psalms 143:6
16th Century
Theologian
I have stretched forth my hands to thee. Here appears the good effect of meditation, that it stirred David up to pray; for if we reflect s…
John Gill
On Psalms 143:6
17th Century
Pastor
I stretch forth my hands unto thee
In prayer, as the Targum adds; for this is a prayer gesture, ([Reference 1 Kings …
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 143:1–6
17th Century
Minister
We have no righteousness of our own to plead; therefore, we must plead God's righteousness and the word of promise which He has freely given us and…