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Sin's True Target
Commentators overwhelmingly agree that when David says he sinned "against you only," he isn't ignoring his sin against Uriah and Bathsheba. Rather, in true repentance, he recognizes the ultimate offense: his rebellion against God. Scholars like Spurgeon call this the "virus" of sin. True repentance understands that all sin, no matter who it harms, is primarily an act against God's holy law and loving character.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 51:4
18th Century
Theologian
Against you, you only, have I sinned - That is, the sin, considered as an offense against God, now appeared to him so enormous and …
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 51:4
19th Century
Bishop
Against you, you only ... —This can refer to nothing but a breach of the covenant relationship by the nation at large. An individu…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 51:4
19th Century
Preacher
Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight that thou mightest be justified when thou speakest, and be clear when t…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 51:4
16th Century
Theologian
Against thee, thee only, have I sinned. It is the opinion of some that he here alludes to the circumstance that his sin, although committe…
John Gill
On Psalms 51:4
17th Century
Pastor
Against thee, thee only, have I sinned
All sin, though committed against a fellow creature, being a transgression of…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 51:1–6
17th Century
Minister
David, being convinced of his sin, poured out his soul to God in prayer for mercy and grace. Where should backsliding children return, but to the L…