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God's Own Self-Portrait
Commentators like John Calvin note that this verse echoes God's own self-revelation in Exodus 34:6. This isn't just David's poetic description; it's God defining His own core character. This description is meant to be attractive and inviting, encouraging us to draw near to Him in relationship rather than be driven away by fear of His power.
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Psalms
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 145:8
18th Century
Theologian
The Lord is gracious - See Psalm 86:5, note; Psalms 86:15, note.
And full of compassion - Kind; compassionate; read…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 145:8
19th Century
Bishop
Compare to Psalms 86:15; Psalms 103:8; Psalms 111:4.
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 145:8
19th Century
Preacher
The LORD is gracious,—
That alone is enough to make us sinners sing, for we need grace, and the Lord is gracious,—
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John Calvin
On Psalms 145:8
16th Century
Theologian
Jehovah is gracious, etc. He explains the goodness of which He spoke by using several expressions, such as God being inclined to …
John Gill
On Psalms 145:8
17th Century
Pastor
The Lord [is] gracious
These are the epithets of our Lord Jesus Christ, and may be truly and with great propriety sa…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 145:1–9
17th Century
Minister
Those who, under troubles and temptations, abound in fervent prayer, will at the proper time abound in grateful praise, which is the true language …