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Hope in God is Primary
Commentators emphasize that the primary goal is to place hope and trust in God. John Calvin notes that this is the highest rank, from which other spiritual disciplines flow. True service to God begins with this foundational faith, rather than with mere rule-following.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 78:7
18th Century
Theologian
That they might set their hope in God — That they might place confidence in God; that they might maintain their allegiance to him. The…
John Calvin
On Psalms 78:7
16th Century
Theologian
That they might set their hope in God. Here the Psalmist points out the use to which the doctrine he had stated should be applied.
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John Gill
On Psalms 78:7
17th Century
Pastor
That they might set their hope in God
And not in the creature, nor in any creature enjoyment; see ([Reference Job 31…
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Matthew Henry
On Psalms 78:1–8
17th Century
Minister
These are called dark and deep sayings because they require careful examination. The law of God was given with a specific instruction to teach it d…