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A Heart Out of Sync
Commentators explain that Israel's heart "was not right" because it was not aligned or "fitted" to their words of repentance. Their profession was merely on their lips, while their inner disposition remained unchanged, fickle, and unprepared for true obedience. This highlights the critical difference between outward religious acts and a genuine, steady heart for God.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 78:37
18th Century
Theologian
For their heart was not right with him - Luther renders this, “Not fast with him.” The Hebrew word means “to fit, to prepare;” and …
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 78:37–51
19th Century
Preacher
For their heart was not right with him, neither were they stedfast in his covenant. But he, being full of compassion, forgave their iniquity, a…
John Gill
On Psalms 78:37
17th Century
Pastor
For their heart was not right with him
Neither prepared and ready to any good work, but reprobate thereunto; nor ste…
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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 …