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Obedience Unlocks God's Best
Commentators agree that the promise of 'the finest of the wheat' and 'honey from the rock' was conditional on Israel's obedience. This principle extends to believers today. Scholars like Spurgeon suggest that while God provides for all His children, the richest spiritual joys and deepest satisfaction are reserved for those who walk closely with Him and listen to His voice.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 81:16
18th Century
Theologian
He should have fed them also - He would have given them prosperity, and their land would have produced abundantly the necessities—e…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 81:16
19th Century
Bishop
Finest of the wheat. —See the margin, and compare Psalm 147:14. The construction of this verse is a matter of difficulty. Properly…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 81:16
19th Century
Preacher
He should have fed them also with the finest of the wheat: and with honey out of the rock should I have satisfied thee.
If the Word…
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John Gill
On Psalms 81:16
17th Century
Pastor
He should have fed them also with the finest of the wheat ,
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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…