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More Than Just a Horse
Commentators explain that the 'horse,' a symbol of military power, represents any earthly source of strength or security we might trust. John Calvin notes it's a figure of speech for all human defenses, resources, and preparations. The verse warns against placing ultimate confidence in our finances, career, technology, or personal strength, as these can fail.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 33:17
18th Century
Theologian
An horse - The reference here is undoubtedly to the war-horse. See the notes at (Psalms 20:7).
Is a vain thing - L…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 33:17
19th Century
Bishop
( 17 ) Safety. —Better, victory. (Compare to Habakkuk 3:8.) The allusion is to the war-horse.
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 33:17–18
19th Century
Preacher
Neither shall he deliver any by his great strength. Behold, the eye of the LORD is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy,
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John Calvin
On Psalms 33:17
16th Century
Theologian
A horse is a deceitful thing for safety. In this verse, the Psalmist, using the figure of synecdoche, explains that the term horse
John Gill
On Psalms 33:17
17th Century
Pastor
A horse [is] a vain thing for safety
Though it is prepared for the day of battle, and is a very warlike creature, an…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 33:12–22
17th Century
Minister
All the inner workings and activities of human souls, which only they themselves know, God knows better than they do. Their hearts, as well as thei…