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All sheep and oxen, Yes, and the animals of the field,

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A Visible Dominion

Commentators explain that this verse provides tangible, everyday examples of the dominion God granted humanity. The control over domestic animals like sheep and oxen, and even the subduing of wild beasts, serves as a clear and undeniable illustration of our God-given authority. John Calvin calls it a 'mirror' in which we can see God's goodness and providence at work, meant to inspire gratitude for even the simplest comforts of life.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Psalms 8:7

18th Century

Theologian

All sheep and oxen - Flocks and herds. (Genesis 1:26), over the cattle. Nothing is more manifest than the control that …

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Psalm 8:7–8

19th Century

Preacher

All sheep and oxen, yea, and the beasts of the field; the fowl of the air, and the fish of the sea, and whatsoever passeth through the paths of…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Psalms 8:7–9

16th Century

Theologian

The preceding question, regarding the extent of humanity’s dominion over God’s works, does not yet seem to be fully answered. If the prophet here d…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Psalms 8:7

17th Century

Pastor

All sheep and oxen
The tame creatures, which are useful for food and clothing:

yea, and the beast…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Psalms 8:3–9

17th Century

Minister

We are to consider the heavens, so that man may in this way be directed to set his affections on things above. What is man, so lowly a creature, th…