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Forgetting is the Root of Sin
Commentators like Calvin and Gill emphasize that Israel's core problem was a "willful and stubborn" forgetfulness. They explain that forgetting God's past goodness and power is not a passive mistake but the direct cause of present rebellion, doubt, and sin. Remembering God's faithfulness is a vital spiritual discipline that prevents us from straying.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 78:42
18th Century
Theologian
They remembered not his hand - His gracious interpositions; the manifestations of his power. They forgot that power had been exerci…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 78:42
19th Century
Bishop
The reminiscence of the plagues that follows is not a complete enumeration, and does not proceed in the order of the historic narrative.
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 Calvin
On Psalms 78:42
16th Century
Theologian
They remembered not his hand. The sacred writer still continues to rebuke the Israelites, for the simple remembrance of God’s benefits mig…
John Gill
On Psalms 78:42
17th Century
Pastor
They remembered not his hand
Which brought them out of Egypt, and dashed their enemies in pieces, and which had been…
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…