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The Covenant's Core Demand
Commentators like John Calvin identify this verse as the "leading article of the covenant." The command for exclusive worship is not just one rule among many, but a foundational principle. God is presented as a "jealous God" who requires complete devotion, clearing away all rivals so that true faith can take root in the heart.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 81:9
18th Century
Theologian
There shall no strange god be in thee - Worshipped by you; or recognized and regarded as a god. This was a condition of His favor a…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 81:9
19th Century
Bishop
Open ... —A condensed statement of God’s gracious promise (Deuteronomy 7:12–13; Deuteronomy 8:7; [Referenc…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 81:8–10
19th Century
Preacher
Hear, O my people, and I will testify unto thee: O Israel, if thou wilt hearken unto me; there shall no strange god be in thee; neither shalt t…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 81:9
16th Century
Theologian
Let there be no strange god in thee. Here the leading article of the covenant is set forth, and almost the whole sum of it: that God alone…
John Gill
On Psalms 81:9
17th Century
Pastor
There shall no strange god be in thee
Or in the midst of thee, owned and worshipped as God; or in thine heart, for w…
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…