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Behold, the eye of Yahweh is on those who fear him, On those who hope in his lovingkindness;
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God's Personal, Protective Gaze
Commentators emphasize that God's 'eye' is not a general, distant observation but a special, loving, and protective watchfulness. John Calvin explains this intimate gaze should provide deep security, assuring believers that God is personally present to help them. This divine favor is a far greater defense than any human strength or strategy.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Behold, the eye of the Lord is upon those who fear him - He watches over them, and he guards them from danger. His eye is,…
19th Century
Baptist
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,
16th Century
Protestant
Behold, the eye of Jehovah is upon them that fear him. Having shown that what people consider their best defenses often do not profit them…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Behold, the eye of the Lord [is] upon them that fear him Not with dread of his wrath, or distrust of his grace, or f…
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…
13th Century
Catholic
1. The title is not new. It is to the end. A psalm for David.
In the previous psalm, the psalmist addressed his justification; …
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