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A Feast for Everyone
Commentators agree this verse paints a picture of universal worship. The 'fat ones of the earth' (the rich and prosperous) and 'they that go down to the dust' (the poor, oppressed, and dying) represent the entire spectrum of humanity. This shows that Christ's salvation is offered to every person, regardless of their wealth, social status, or physical condition.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 22:29
18th Century
Theologian
All they that be fat upon the earth - The general meaning of this verse is that “all classes of persons” will come and worship the …
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 22:29
19th Century
Bishop
Shall eat. —The figure of the banquet is resumed from Psalm 22:26 and extended. The mention of "fat upon earth,"…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 22:28–31
19th Century
Preacher
For the kingdom is the Lord's: and he is the governor among the nations. All they that be fat upon earth shall eat and worship: all they that g…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 22:29
16th Century
Theologian
All the fat ones of the earth shall eat and worship. So that it might not be thought inconsistent that the fat ones of the earth are now a…
John Gill
On Psalms 22:29
17th Century
Pastor
All [they that be] fat upon earth
Rich men, who abound in worldly substance, are in very flourishing and prosperous …
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 22:22–31
17th Century
Minister
The Savior now speaks as risen from the dead. The first words of the complaint were used by Christ himself upon the cross; the first words of the t…