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God Commands the Winds
Commentators explain that this verse highlights God's absolute sovereignty over nature. He didn't create the quail from nothing but miraculously commanded the winds—natural forces—to bring them exactly where they were needed. This demonstrates that all elements of creation are instruments in His hands, ready to obey His will.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 78:26
18th Century
Theologian
He caused an east wind to blow in the heaven - See (Numbers 11:31). In the history, the quarter from which the wind cam…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 78:26
19th Century
Bishop
East wind ... south wind. —Probably the very winds that brought the flights of quails, and not merely poetical de…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 78:23–32
19th Century
Preacher
Though he had commanded the clouds from above, and opened the doors of heaven, and had rained down manna upon them to eat, and had given them o…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 78:26
16th Century
Theologian
He caused an east wind to blow in the heavens. Here it is related how God granted the request of his people. This does not imply that he f…
John Gill
On Psalms 78:26
17th Century
Pastor
He caused an east wind to blow in the heavens
In the airy heaven: or "he caused it to go" F6 ; to go fort…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 78:9–39
17th Century
Minister
Sin dispirits people and takes away their courage. Forgetfulness of God's works is the cause of disobedience to His laws. This narrative relates a …