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Wealth Cannot Buy Life
Commentators like Albert Barnes and Charles Ellicott clarify that in its original context, 'soul' means physical life. The verse's primary point is that no amount of wealth is 'costly' enough to ransom a person from the grave. The attempt to buy off death with money is a project that 'faileth for ever,' highlighting the ultimate powerlessness of riches in the face of mortality.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 49:8
18th Century
Theologian
For the redemption of their soul is precious — The word soul here means life, and not the immortal part. The only…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 49:8
19th Century
Bishop
For. —This verse is rightly placed in a parenthesis. “Soul” is the animal life, as generally, and here necessarily from the contex…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 49:8
19th Century
Preacher
There is no redemption but one, and if a soul is unredeemed, the hope of it ceases forever.
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John Gill
On Psalms 49:8
17th Century
Pastor
For the redemption of their soul [is] precious
Or "heavy" {s}; it is, as Jarchi observes, "heavier than their substa…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 49:6–14
17th Century
Minister
Here is a description of the spirit and way of worldly people. A person may have wealth and have their heart enlarged in love, thankfulness, and ob…