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The Meaning of Light & Darkness
Commentators universally agree that "light" is a powerful metaphor for God-given prosperity, success, joy, and life itself. Conversely, "darkness" represents adversity, confusion, and despair. David is expressing his confidence that God will actively transform his hopeless situation into one of blessing and clarity.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 18:28
18th Century
Theologian
For you will light my candle - Margin, lamp. The word lamp best expresses the idea. In the Scriptures light is an image of prosperi…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 18:28
19th Century
Bishop
For you will. —Better, You make bright my lamp. In Samuel, It is you, Jehovah, who are my lamp. This obvious met…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 18:28
19th Century
Preacher
For thou wilt light my candle the LORD my God will enlighten my darkness.
Plead that promise if you are in the dark at this moment. …
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John Calvin
On Psalms 18:28
16th Century
Theologian
For you will light my lamp. In the song in Samuel, the form of the expression is somewhat more precise, for there it is said not that God …
John Gill
On Psalms 18:28
17th Century
Pastor
For you will light my candle
Or lamp F4 : in (2 Samuel 22:29) , it is, "You are my lamp, O Lo…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 18:20–28
17th Century
Minister
Those who forsake the ways of the Lord depart from their God. But even though we are conscious of many false steps, let us not wickedly depart from…