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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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Psalms
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 145:16
18th Century
Theologian
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…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 145:15–16
19th Century
Bishop
These verses are adapted from Psalms 104:27-28.
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 145:16
19th Century
Preacher
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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John Calvin
On Psalms 145:16
16th Century
Theologian
Thou openest thine hand, etc. The figure is a beautiful one. Most men pass over without observation the singular goodness of God apparent …
John Gill
On Psalms 145:16
17th Century
Pastor
You open your hand
Not of providence, but of grace, in which all things are, and from where they come; and which the…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 145:10–21
17th Century
Minister
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…