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The Flourishing Believer
Commentators explain that the “green olive tree” is a rich symbol. It represents not just prosperity, but also vigor, fruitfulness, peace, and endurance. Unlike the wicked who are uprooted, the believer who is close to God is like this flourishing, stable, and life-giving tree, secure under divine protection.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 52:8
18th Century
Theologian
But I am like a green olive-tree in the house of God (Psalms 52:8a-b) – I am safe and happy, despite the effort made by…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 52:8
19th Century
Bishop
But I am like. —The flourishing olive alternates with the vine, in Hebrew poetry, as an emblem of prosperous Israel. ([Re…
John Calvin
On Psalms 52:8
16th Century
Theologian
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John Gill
On Psalms 52:8
17th Century
Pastor
But I [am] like a green olive tree in the house of God
Or rather it should be supplied, "I shall be" F4 ;…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 52:6–9
17th Century
Minister
Those wretchedly deceive themselves who think they can support themselves in power and wealth without God. The wicked man trusted in the abundance …