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A Thirst for God Himself
Commentators emphasize that the psalmist's longing is not for religious activities, sermons, or even blessings, but for God Himself. The description 'the living God' highlights a desire for a personal relationship with the source of all life, in contrast to lifeless idols or abstract concepts. This verse challenges believers to examine if their deepest desire is for God alone.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 42:2
18th Century
Theologian
My soul thirsteth for God – that is, as the hind thirsts for the running stream.
For the living God – God, n…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 42:2
19th Century
Bishop
Thirsteth. —The metaphor occurs in exactly the same form (Psalms 63:1), and only calls for notice since “God” Himself …
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 42:2–3
19th Century
Preacher
When shall I come and appear before God? My tears have been my meat day and night, while they continually say unto me, Where is thy God?
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John Gill
On Psalms 42:2
17th Century
Pastor
My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God
Who is so called, in opposition to the idols of the Gentiles, which we…
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…