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With a free will offering, I will sacrifice to you. I will give thanks to your name, Yahweh, for it is good.

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Worship from a Willing Heart

Commentators emphasize that David's promised sacrifice is a "freewill-offering." This isn't about a ritual required by law, but a spontaneous and cheerful act of gratitude. John Calvin highlights that this distinguishes true worship from the grudging, compulsory service of a hypocrite. Our service to God should flow from a willing and eager heart, not a sense of mere obligation.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Psalms 54:6

18th Century

Theologian

I will freely sacrifice unto thee - The Hebrew words rendered “freely” signify “willingness, voluntariness, spontaneousness.” The i…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Psalms 54:6

19th Century

Bishop

I will freely sacrifice. —Better, I will offer a willing (or freewill) sacrifice.

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Psalms 54:6

16th Century

Theologian

I will freely sacrifice unto thee. According to his usual custom, he commits, if deliverance were granted, to be grateful for it; and undo…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Psalms 54:6

17th Century

Pastor

I will freely sacrifice unto thee
Not legal sacrifices; no, nor freewill offerings the law gives directions about, t…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Psalms 54:4–7

17th Century

Minister

Behold, God is my Helper. If we are for him, he is for us; and if he is for us, we need not fear. Every creature is to us only what God makes it to…