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God's Voice vs. World's Chaos
Commentators highlight the stark contrast between the raging nations and God's simple response. While kingdoms are in violent upheaval, God merely 'utters his voice,' and the opposition dissolves. Scholars like Calvin and Spurgeon explain that this demonstrates God's absolute and effortless sovereignty. His will, expressed by His voice, is enough to calm any storm and melt any foe, showing that no human power can stand against Him.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 46:6
18th Century
Theologian
The heathen raged - The nations were in commotion, or were agitated like the waves of the sea. This language would well describe the conster…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 46:6
19th Century
Bishop
The absence of conjunctions, and the sudden change from the preterite to the future, lend a vividness to the picture.
Raged heathen, tottere…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 46:6
19th Century
Preacher
God has but to speak, and his strongest foe shall dissolve like snow when the sun shines upon it.
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John Calvin
On Psalms 46:6
16th Century
Theologian
The peoples raged. Since the Church of God is never without enemies—very powerful ones who consequently fight against her with cruel and u…
John Gill
On Psalms 46:6
17th Century
Pastor
The Heathen raged As they did at Christ's first coming, against him, his Gospel, and people; and which continued during t…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 46:6–11
17th Century
Minister
Come and see the effects of desolating judgments, and stand in awe of God. This shows the perfect security of the church, and is an assurance of la…