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God's Absolute Self-Sufficiency
Commentators unanimously affirm that this verse establishes God's absolute self-sufficiency. As the owner of "the world... and the fulness thereof," He is not dependent on human offerings for sustenance. Albert Barnes explains this shows the absurdity of thinking we can place God under any obligation. Our worship doesn't fulfill a need in God.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 50:12
18th Century
Theologian
If I were hungry, I would not tell thee - I should not have occasion to apply to you; I should not be dependent on you.
For the…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 50:9–18
19th Century
Bishop
Notice the fine tone of irony that pervades this rebuke, the best weapon against ritualistic errors.
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 50:12–13
19th Century
Preacher
If I were hungry, I would not tell you: for the world is mine, and the fullness thereof. Will I eat the flesh of bulls, or drink the blood of g…
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John Gill
On Psalms 50:12
17th Century
Pastor
If I were hungry, I would not tell thee Or "say to you" F23; ask for anything
for the world…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 50:7–15
17th Century
Minister
To obey is better than sacrifice, and to love God and our neighbor better than all burnt offerings. We are warned here not to rest in these outward…