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Forced vs. Sincere Submission
Commentators explain that if Israel had obeyed God, their enemies' 'submission' would have been forced and insincere. The original Hebrew implies they would have 'lied' or feigned loyalty out of fear, not a genuine change of heart. This highlights God's power to subdue all opposition, while also showing that only His grace can truly transform a person's will.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 81:15
18th Century
Theologian
The haters of the Lord – The enemies of the Lord, often represented as those who hate him – hatred being always in fact or in form …
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 81:15
19th Century
Bishop
Submitted. —See Note, Psalms 18:44.
Him — that is, Israel; Jehovah’s enemies are also Israel’s e…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 81:14–15
19th Century
Preacher
I should soon have subdued their enemies, and turned my hand against their adversaries. The haters of the LORD should have submitted themselves…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 81:15
16th Century
Theologian
The haters of Jehovah would have lied to him. Here the same thought is pursued, as the Israelites are informed that their enemies would ha…
John Gill
On Psalms 81:15
17th Century
Pastor
The haters of the Lord should have submitted themselves
to him
Or, "lied to him"
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…