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A Life-or-Death Thirst
Commentators explain that the image of a panting deer is one of extreme desperation. Whether hunted, weary, or in a drought, the deer's thirst is a matter of life and death. This powerful metaphor illustrates the intense, all-consuming desire the human soul should have for God, recognizing Him as our only true source of life and satisfaction.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 42:1
18th Century
Theologian
As the hart panteth after the water-brooks - Margin, brayeth. The word rendered "hart" – איל 'ayâl – commonly means a stag…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 42:1
19th Century
Bishop
As the hart panteth. — “I have seen large flocks of these panting stags gather round the water-brooks in the great desert…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 42:1
19th Century
Preacher
As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God.
It is the "hart" that pants; and, in the Hebrew, …
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John Calvin
On Psalms 42:1
16th Century
Theologian
As the hart cries for the fountains of water, etc. The meaning of these two verses simply is that David preferred, above all the enjoyment…
John Gill
On Psalms 42:1
17th Century
Pastor
As the hart panteth after the water brooks
Either through a natural thirst that creature is said to have; or through…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 42:1–5
17th Century
Minister
The psalmist looked to the Lord as his chief good and set his heart upon Him accordingly; casting anchor in this way at first, he rides out the sto…