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The Stubbornness of Unbelief
Commentators are struck by Israel's persistent sin. Despite witnessing God's miraculous provision (mercy) and experiencing His severe discipline (judgment), their hearts remained hard. Scholars like John Calvin describe this as a "monstrous obduracy," showing that neither blessings nor punishments alone can cure the deep-seated problem of unbelief.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 78:32
18th Century
Theologian
For all this they sinned still - Even this did not reclaim them, and prevent their sinning. Heavy judgments do not always restrain …
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 78:32–33
19th Century
Bishop
For the allusion see Numbers 14:11-12; Numbers 14:28–35.
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 78:32
16th Century
Theologian
For all this they still sinned. It is a common proverb that fools become wise when the rod is applied to them. Therefore, it follows that …
John Gill
On Psalms 78:32
17th Century
Pastor
For all this they sinned still
Those that survived, not being brought to repentance by mercies, nor by judgments; no…
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 …