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The Goal is Corporate Worship
The psalmist's ultimate goal, after being led by God's light and truth, is to return to the "altar of God." Commentators explain this signifies a return to public, corporate worship. It's a promise to offer sacrifices of praise and thanksgiving, reminding believers that our journey through trials should lead us back to the community of faith.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 43:4
18th Century
Theologian
Then will I go unto the altar of God — The altar on Mount Zion, where sacrifices were offered (2 Samuel 6:17). The mean…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 43:4
19th Century
Bishop
God my God. —An expression used in this collection instead of the more usual “Jehovah my God.” (Compare Psalm 45:7, and for its im…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 43:2–4
19th Century
Preacher
Why do you cast me off? Why do I go mourning because of the oppression of the enemy? O send out your light and your truth: let them lead me; le…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 43:4
16th Century
Theologian
And I will go to the altar of God. Here he promises to God a solemn sacrifice, in commemoration of the deliverance he would obtain from hi…
John Gill
On Psalms 43:4
17th Century
Pastor
Then will I go unto the altar of God
Which was in the tabernacle, either of burnt offerings, or of incense, there to…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 43:1–5
17th Century
Minister
Regarding the dispute God had with David for sin, he prays, Enter not into judgment with me, if You do so I will be condemned; but regardi…