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A Spiritual Beauty
Commentators explain that the 'beauty' the King desires is not physical but spiritual. It is a gift from God, described as the 'beauty of holiness' (Henry), the righteousness of Christ covering the believer (Gill), and the work of the Holy Spirit on the soul. This inner beauty, born of devotion, is what Christ finds precious and lovely in His Church.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 45:11
18th Century
Theologian
So shall the king greatly desire thy beauty - That is, in consequence of your love to him and your entire devotion of yourself to h…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 45:11
19th Century
Bishop
Worship thou him. —Literally, Bow down or prostrate yourself.
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 45:11
19th Century
Preacher
So shall the king greatly desire thy beauty: for he is thy Lord; and worship thou him.
Our Saviour is our King, and he must be both…
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John Gill
On Psalms 45:11
17th Century
Pastor
So shall the King greatly desire your beauty
Which lies in the comeliness or righteousness of Christ put upon her; i…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 45:10–17
17th Century
Minister
If we desire to share these blessings, we must listen to Christ's word. We must forget our carnal and sinful attachments and pursuits. He must be o…