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An 'Even If' Promise
Scholars like Calvin and Barnes clarify that the psalmist is not literally complaining about his parents. Instead, he uses a powerful hypothetical scenario: 'Even if the most reliable human love I know—that of my mother and father—were to fail, God's love would not.' This literary device powerfully magnifies the absolute certainty of God's faithfulness.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 27:10
18th Century
Theologian
When my father and my mother forsake me - If they should do it. The psalmist supposes it possible that this might occur. It does oc…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 27:10
19th Century
Preacher
When my father and my mother forsake me,
They are not likely to do that; yet, if they should do so, what then?
John Calvin
On Psalms 27:10
16th Century
Theologian
When my father and my mother shall forsake me. As it appears from sacred history that Jesse, to the extent his opportunity allowed, perfor…
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John Gill
On Psalms 27:10
17th Century
Pastor
When my father and my mother forsake me Which is not to be understood strictly and literally of his parents, that were in…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 27:7–14
17th Century
Minister
Wherever the believer is, he can find a way to the throne of grace by prayer. God calls us by his Spirit, by his word, by his worship, and by speci…