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The Majesty of Judgment
Commentators unanimously explain that the imagery of a devouring fire and a powerful tempest is drawn from God's dramatic appearance at Mount Sinai. This language isn't just poetic; it's meant to evoke a sense of awe and holy fear, reminding believers of the supreme power and terrifying majesty of God when He comes to enact justice.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 50:3
18th Century
Theologian
Our God shall come - That is, he will come to judgment. This language is derived from the supposition that God “will” judge the world, and i…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 50:3
19th Century
Bishop
Our God shall come ... shall devour ... shall be. —Better, comes ... devours ... i…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 50:1–3
19th Century
Preacher
The mighty God, even the LORD, hath spoken, and called the earth from the rising of the sun unto the going down thereof. Out of Zion, the perfe…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 50:3
16th Century
Theologian
Our God shall come, and shall not keep silence. He repeats that God would come in order to confirm his doctrine and more effectively arous…
John Gill
On Psalms 50:3
17th Century
Pastor
Our God shall come
That is, Christ, who is truly and properly God, and who was promised and expected as a divine Pers…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 50:1–6
17th Century
Minister
This psalm is a psalm of instruction. It tells of the coming of Christ and the day of judgment, in which God will call people to account; and the H…