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Listening is True Worship
Commentators explain that this verse establishes a foundational principle: true worship and religious gatherings are empty unless the people first attentively listen to God's voice. God presents Himself as a teacher, emphasizing that He considers those His people who are willing to be taught and obey His word.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 81:8
18th Century
Theologian
Hear, O my people, and I will testify to you ... - See the notes at the similar passage in Psalm 50:7. God calls their attention to…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 81:8
19th Century
Bishop
Hear, O my people. —The Divine voice here repeats the warnings so frequently uttered during the desert-wandering.
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 81:8
19th Century
Preacher
Hear, O my people, and I will testify unto thee: O Israel, if thou wilt hearken unto me;
What! Is there any question as to whether …
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John Calvin
On Psalms 81:8
16th Century
Theologian
Hear, O my people! To touch the hearts of the people more effectively, God is here presented with the character of a teacher, and introduc…
John Gill
On Psalms 81:8
17th Century
Pastor
Hear, O my people, and I will testify to you
Of himself, his being, and perfections; what he was to them, has done f…
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…