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The Active Posture of Waiting
Commentators explain that to "wait for the Lord" is the essential posture of a believer. This isn't passive boredom but an active, sincere, and wholehearted dependence on God for help, protection, and salvation. As John Calvin notes, the use of the word "soul" emphasizes that this is a deep, earnest affection, not just a casual hope.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 33:20
18th Century
Theologian
Our soul waits for the Lord - This and the following verses to the end of the psalm refer to the people of God, expressing their faith in …
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 33:20–22
19th Century
Bishop
Hope — wait — trust. —The Hebrew language was naturally rich in words expressive of that attitud…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 33:20
19th Century
Preacher
Our soul waits for the LORD: he is our help and our shield.
Dear friends, notice those three "ours"—three firm clasps, three strong…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 33:20
16th Century
Theologian
Our soul waiteth upon Jehovah. What the Psalmist has until now spoken concerning God’s providence, and particularly concerning that faithf…
John Gill
On Psalms 33:20
17th Century
Pastor
Our soul waits for the Lord
This, and what follows, are the words of the church, expressing her expectation, faith, and joy, b…
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…