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The heavens declare the glory of God. The expanse shows his handiwork.
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Creation's Constant Sermon
All commentators agree that the heavens serve as a constant, universal sermon. They perpetually “declare” God's glory—His power, wisdom, and majesty. Scholars like Calvin and Henry emphasize that this natural testimony is so clear and powerful that it leaves all people without excuse for not acknowledging the Creator. This declaration is a continuous broadcast for all humanity to see.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The heavens declare the glory of God — They announce, proclaim, make known his glory. The word "heavens" here refers to the materia…
19th Century
Anglican
The heavens declare. —Better, the heavens are telling. The poet is even now gazing at the sky, not philosophizing on a fa…
Baptist
The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork. (Psalms 19:1)
The heavens are always dec…
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16th Century
Protestant
The heavens declare the glory of God. I have already said that this psalm consists of two parts: in the first, David celebrates the glory …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
The heavens declare the glory of God By which we are to understand not the heavens literally taken, though these with the firm…
The heavens so declare the glory of God, and proclaim his wisdom, power, and goodness, that all ungodly men are left without excuse. They testify t…
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13th Century
Catholic
1. Earlier, the psalmist gave thanks in many ways for the favors he had received and hoped for. Now he rises from considering these favors t…
