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He Cares for You More
Commentators consistently highlight a powerful argument: if God provides daily food for wild beasts and even 'unclean' young ravens, how much more will He care for you, His child? This truth is meant to build your faith and assure you that when you cry out to Him, He hears and will provide for your physical and spiritual needs.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 147:9
18th Century
Theologian
He gives to the beast his food—To the wild beast; to the animals that cannot toil for it themselves, as man does. Compare ([Referenc…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 147:9
19th Century
Bishop
ComparePsalms 104:14; Psalms 145:15; Job 38:41; Luke 12:24.
The proper attitude…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 147:9
19th Century
Preacher
He gives to the beast his food, and to the young ravens which cry.
The very best illustration of that verse is to be found, I think…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 147:9
16th Century
Theologian
Who gives to the cattle their food. By giving this example, he explains more clearly what he had previously said about God providing food …
John Gill
On Psalms 147:9
17th Century
Pastor
He gives to the beast his food
Through the plenty of grass growing upon the mountains, by the rain falling from the …
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 147:1–11
17th Century
Minister
Praising God is work that is its own reward. It is fitting; it is appropriate for us as reasonable creatures, and even more so as people in covenan…