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God's Mysterious Majesty
Commentators explain that the imagery of darkness, water, and clouds is not about God's absence, but His awesome and mysterious presence. Like an ancient king veiled within his royal tent or 'pavilion,' God is depicted as being powerfully present within the storm, even when He cannot be fully seen or understood.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 18:11
18th Century
Theologian
He made darkness his secret place — Herder has beautifully rendered this verse:
“Now he wrapped himself in darkness;
Clou…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 18:11
19th Century
Bishop
(11) Secret place. —Better, veil. Compare to Job 22:14; Lamentations 3:44. A better arrangement of the members…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 18:11
19th Century
Preacher
He made darkness his secret place; his pavilion round about him were dark waters and thick clouds of the skies.
Like an Eastern king…
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John Gill
On Psalms 18:11
17th Century
Pastor
He made darkness his secret place
Which, and the dark waters in the next clause, are the same with the thick clouds …
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 18:1–19
17th Century
Minister
The first words, "I will love you, O Lord, my strength," are the scope and contents of the psalm (Psalms 18:1). Those who trul…