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Repentance Born of Fear
Commentators agree that Israel's return to God was not a sincere change of heart but a 'flattery' born of fear and affliction. Charles Spurgeon notes that religion 'whipped into us' is rarely genuine. This verse warns against superficial repentance that is merely a reaction to difficult circumstances, lacking a true, principled foundation of love for God.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 78:36
18th Century
Theologian
Nevertheless they did flatter him with their mouth - The word rendered “flatter” properly means “to open.” Hence, it can mean “to b…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 78:34–36
19th Century
Preacher
When he slew them, then they sought him: and they returned and inquired early after God. And they remembered that God was their rock, and the h…
John Calvin
On Psalms 78:36
16th Century
Theologian
And they flattered him with their mouth, and lied to him with their tongue. Here they are charged with treachery, because they neither con…
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John Gill
On Psalms 78:36
17th Century
Pastor
Nevertheless, they did flatter him with their mouth
In prayer to him, they only drew near to him with their mouths, …
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 …