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God Alone Is the Source of Salvation
Commentators unanimously affirm that this verse declares a foundational truth: salvation, both physical deliverance from danger and eternal spiritual salvation, comes only from God. As John Calvin notes, this power is opposed to any human aid. David, facing immense peril, places his entire confidence not in his own strength but in the Lord, who is the 'God of Salvation.'
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 3:1–8
18th Century
Theologian
A Psalm of David - This phrase literally means "belonging to David"; that is, it signifies him as the author. This title is marked in the He…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 3:8
19th Century
Bishop
Thy blessing ... —Rather, let thy blessing be upon thy people. It is not the statement of a fact, but an interce…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 3:8
19th Century
Preacher
That is a sweet morning hymn. That is sound Calvinistic doctrine.
Salvation belongeth unto the Lord. It is He who saves man. It is …
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John Calvin
On Psalms 3:8
16th Century
Theologian
Salvation belongs to the Lord. Because ל is sometimes used by the Hebrews for מך Min, some appropriately translate this clause, <…
John Gill
On Psalms 3:8
17th Century
Pastor
Salvation [belongs] unto the Lord
As the author of it; temporal salvation is of him; all the deliverances of the sai…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 3:4–8
17th Century
Minister
Care and grief do us good when they lead us to pray to God earnestly. David had always found God ready to answer his prayers. Nothing can create a …