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Human Reason Has Limits
Commentators like John Calvin and Albert Barnes highlight that the psalmist's pain stemmed from trying to solve a profound spiritual problem using only his own intellect. He found the effort to be a "burden" and "unprofitable labor." This verse shows that some spiritual truths, particularly about God's justice, cannot be fully grasped by human reason alone and require a different approach.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 73:16
18th Century
Theologian
When I thought to know this - When I endeavored to comprehend this, or to explain it to myself. The idea is that he “thought” on th…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 73:16
19th Century
Bishop
When I thought ... —i.e., when I reflected in order to know this —when I tried to think the matter out, get at t…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 73:16
19th Century
Preacher
When I thought to know this, it was too painful for me (Psalms 73:16).
It was too painful for the psalmist to think of i…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 73:16
16th Century
Theologian
Although I applied my mind to know this. The first verb, חשב, chashab, which he uses, properly signifies to reckon or
John Gill
On Psalms 73:16
17th Century
Pastor
When I thought to know this
How to reconcile the prosperity of the wicked, and the afflictions of the righteous, to …
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 73:15–20
17th Century
Minister
The psalmist having shown the progress of his temptation, shows how faith and grace prevailed. He maintained respect for God's people, and with tha…