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God's Home is His People
Commentators explain that the "habitations of God" refers to more than just the temple. It encompasses the entire land and even the private homes where God's people lived and worshipped. This highlights a comforting truth: God considers His people and the places they live as His own precious dwelling, uniting Himself with them.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 83:12
18th Century
Theologian
Who said, Let us take to ourselves the houses of God in possession—The houses of God here mean the habitations of God, or the place…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 83:12
19th Century
Bishop
Houses. —Rather, pastures. (See Psalms 79:7.)
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 83:12
19th Century
Preacher
They were not content with their own houses; they wanted God's houses; and there are some men who can never rest unless they are doing mischief to …
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John Calvin
On Psalms 83:12
16th Century
Theologian
Who have said, Let us take in possession for ourselves the habitations of God. These pagan enemies are again accused of treason against th…
John Gill
On Psalms 83:12
17th Century
Pastor
Who said
Not the kings and princes of Midian just mentioned, but the confederate enemies of Israel, named ([Referenc…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 83:9–18
17th Century
Minister
All who oppose the kingdom of Christ can read their doom here. God is still the same as He always was: the same to His people, and the same against…