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Christ's Perfect Obedience
All commentators agree that this verse is primarily a messianic prophecy, spoken from the perspective of Jesus Christ. His life was the ultimate expression of delighting in God's will, not as a duty, but as a heartfelt passion. This perfect, internal obedience culminated in His atoning work on the cross.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 40:8
18th Century
Theologian
I delight to do thy will, O my God – That is, in obeying the law, in submitting to all the trials appointed to me, and in making an atonem…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 40:8
19th Century
Preacher
Sacrifice and offering you did not desire; my ears you have opened: burnt offering and sin offering you have not required.
Then…
John Gill
On Psalms 40:8
17th Century
Pastor
I delight to do your will, O my God
This he came down from heaven to do, and this he did do, by preaching the Gospel…
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Matthew Henry
On Psalms 40:6–10
17th Century
Minister
The psalmist foretells that work of wonder: redemption by our Lord Jesus Christ.
The Substance, who is Christ, must come. He must bring that…