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Patient Waiting is Active Faith
Commentators emphasize that the original Hebrew, "In waiting I waited," signifies more than passive patience. It describes an active, continuous, and persevering prayer. This isn't a single request but a steadfast hope and continued supplication, even when an answer seems delayed. John Calvin notes that faith is truly tested and proven through such long endurance.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 40:1
18th Century
Theologian
I waited patiently for the Lord — Margin, as in Hebrew, “In waiting I waited.” This means, “I continued to wait.” It was n…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 40:1
19th Century
Bishop
I waited patiently. —As the margin shows, this is expressed by the common Hebrew idiom the infinitive absolute with the preterite.…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 40:1
19th Century
Preacher
I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry. (Psalms 40:1)
You and I can say that, so co…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 40:1
16th Century
Theologian
In waiting I waited. The beginning of this psalm is an expression of thanksgiving, in which David relates that he had been delivered not o…
John Gill
On Psalms 40:1
17th Century
Pastor
I waited patiently for the Lord
Or "waiting I waited" {i}; which denotes continuance, constancy, and patience; and w…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 40:1–5
17th Century
Minister
Doubts and fears about the eternal state are a horrible pit and miry clay, and have been so to many a dear child of God. There is power enough in G…