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God's Liberating Hand
Commentators explain that the phrases in this verse are common biblical metaphors. 'Not shut me up into the hand of the enemy' means God has prevented total capture and defeat. 'Set my feet in a large place' signifies freedom, security, and liberty. The psalmist is celebrating God's active deliverance from confinement and danger.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 31:8
18th Century
Theologian
And hast not shut me up into the hand of the enemy - Have not delivered me into his hand, or into his power. See [Reference 1 Samue…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 31:8
19th Century
Bishop
Shut me up into the hand. —This is the exact phrase used by David (1 Samuel 23:11–12) in consulting the Divin…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 31:8
19th Century
Preacher
And have not shut me up into the hand of the enemy:
"No; I may get into the enemy's prison, but there is no bar to it.
Y…
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John Gill
On Psalms 31:8
17th Century
Pastor
And hast not shut me up into the hand of the enemy
When in Keilah, in the wilderness of Ziph, and Maon, and encompas…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 31:1–8
17th Century
Minister
Faith and prayer must go together, for the prayer of faith is the prevailing prayer. David gave up his soul in a special manner to God. And with th…