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Don't Put God in a Box
The phrase “limited the Holy One of Israel” means the Israelites set mental boundaries on God's power. Commentators like Albert Barnes and Charles Spurgeon explain that in their unbelief, they acted as if there were things God simply could not do. They circumscribed His ability, doubting He could handle their future challenges despite His miraculous track record.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 78:41
18th Century
Theologian
Yea, they turned back, and tempted God—They turned away from his service; they were disposed to return to Egypt and to place themse…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 78:41
19th Century
Bishop
Limited. —A verb used in Ezekiel 9:4 for putting a mark on the forehead, which has been very variously explained. Some render …
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…
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John Gill
On Psalms 78:41
17th Century
Pastor
Yes, they turned back, and tempted God
They talked of going back to Egypt, and of choosing a captain to lead them ba…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 78:40–55
17th Century
Minister
Let not those who receive mercy from God be thereby made bold to sin, for the mercies they receive will hasten its punishment; yet let not those wh…