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A Deeply Personal Rejection
Commentators emphasize that Israel's failure was not merely disobedience but a profound, personal rejection of God himself. Scholars like Charles Spurgeon describe this verse as a "plaintive lament" from God. The phrase "would none of me" signifies that the people were not inclined toward God, did not desire a relationship with Him, and refused His law, guidance, and very presence in their lives.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 81:11
18th Century
Theologian
But my people ... - See Psalms 78:10-11, Psalms 78:17–19. And Israel would none of me. Literally, Did not w…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 81:10–11
19th Century
Preacher
I am the LORD thy God, which brought thee out of the land of Egypt: open thy mouth wide, and I will fill it. But my people would not hearken to…
John Calvin
On Psalms 81:11
16th Century
Theologian
But my people hearkened not to my voice. God now complains that the Israelites, whom he gently endeavored to draw to himself, despised his…
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John Gill
On Psalms 81:11
17th Century
Pastor
But my people would not listen to my voice
Neither as exhorting them to the above duties, nor as promising the above…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 81:8–16
17th Century
Minister
We cannot expect too little from the creature, nor too much from the Creator. We may have enough from God if we pray for it in faith. All the wicke…