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Glued to God
Commentators explain that the Hebrew for "followeth hard" literally means to "cleave" or be "glued to." This isn't a casual stroll but an intense, inseparable attachment. Charles Spurgeon likens it to a loyal dog keeping close to its master's heels. This imagery highlights a deep, personal, and persevering devotion to God.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 63:8
18th Century
Theologian
My soul followeth hard after thee - The word used here - דבק dâbaq - properly means to cleave to, to adhere, to b…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 63:8
19th Century
Bishop
My soul ... —Literally, my soul clung to you, combining two ideas. (Compare to Jeremiah 42:16.) The English phrase, “hung…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 63:8
19th Century
Preacher
My soul follows hard after you:
The Hebrew is, "My soul is glued to you." "I am like a dog that keeps close to his master's heels, a…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 63:8
16th Century
Theologian
My soul has cleaved hard after you. The Hebrew verb also means to apprehend, or follow, especially when in construction …
John Gill
On Psalms 63:8
17th Century
Pastor
My soul followeth hard after thee In a way of duty, and in the use of means; as prayer, meditation though at a distance f…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 63:7–11
17th Century
Minister
True Christians can, in some measure, and at some times, make use of the strong language of David, but too often our souls cling to the dust. Havin…