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You open your hand, And satisfy the desire of every living thing.
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God's Effortless Provision
Commentators emphasize the beautiful image of God simply opening His hand to provide for all creation. This illustrates the ease and abundance of His provision. As Charles Spurgeon notes, God is a 'Universal Provider' who can effortlessly supply the needs of the entire world. This should build our confidence in His power and generosity.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
You open your hand — By the mere opening of your hand all needful gifts are bestowed on the creatures dependent on you. The same wo…
19th Century
Anglican
These verses are adapted from Psalms 104:27-28.
Baptist
You open your hand, and satisfy the desire of every living thing.
As men feed doves in their courtyard, carrying down to them their…
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16th Century
Protestant
Thou openest thine hand, etc. The figure is a beautiful one. Most men pass over without observation the singular goodness of God apparent …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
You open your hand Not of providence, but of grace, in which all things are, and from where they come; and which the…
All God's works declare His praises. He satisfies the desire of every living thing, except the unreasonable children of men, who are satisfied with…
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