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God's Priceless Mercy
Commentators emphasize that the Hebrew word for "precious" describes something of immense value, like rare jewels or costly stones. God's loving-kindness is not a minor attribute; it is our most valuable treasure. The psalmist repeats this theme, showing that God's mercy is the foundation upon which we can approach Him, a truth the soul turns to with ever-new delight.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 36:7
18th Century
Theologian
How excellent - Margin, as in Hebrew: “precious.” The word used here is one that would be applicable to precious stones ([Reference…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 36:7
19th Century
Bishop
How excellent. —Better, how precious.
Therefore ... —Better, the simple conjunction, and sons…
John Calvin
On Psalms 36:7
16th Century
Theologian
O God! How precious is your loving-kindness! Some explain these words in this sense: that God's mercy is precious, and that the children o…
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John Gill
On Psalms 36:7
17th Century
Pastor
How excellent [is] your lovingkindness, O God
Which has appeared to men and not angels, to some and not others; to t…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 36:5–12
17th Century
Minister
People may withhold their compassion, yet with God we will find mercy. This is great comfort to all believers, clearly seen and not to be taken awa…