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A Bookend of Praise
Several commentators, including Ellicott and Barnes, point out that this verse is a doxology (a short hymn of praise) that functions as a formal conclusion to the first of the five 'books' that make up the Psalms. It's not just an ending to Psalm 41, but a liturgical marker for the entire collection.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 41:13
18th Century
Theologian
Blessed be the Lord God of Israel - That is, Let the Lord God of Israel be praised, honored, adored. The language is an expression …
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 41:13
19th Century
Bishop
Blessed. —This doxology is no part of the psalm, but a formal close to the first book of the collection. (See General Introduc…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 41:12–13
19th Century
Preacher
That is the sick man's praise; it is full of fervor and full of life.
Let us never rob God of the revenue of his praises; let us not have suc…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 41:13
16th Century
Theologian
Blessed be Jehovah, the God of Israel, for ever and ever. Here, the Psalmist confirms and repeats the expression of thanksgiving contained…
John Gill
On Psalms 41:13
17th Century
Pastor
Blessed [be] the Lord God of Israel
Which is said, either by the Messiah, on account of the delight his Father had i…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 41:5–13
17th Century
Minister
We complain, and justly, of the lack of sincerity, and that there is scarcely any true friendship to be found among men; but the former days were n…