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God as Source and Protector
Commentators explain that God is both a "sun" and a "shield." As a sun, He is the source of all light, life, joy, and guidance. As a shield, He provides constant protection from spiritual and physical dangers. This dual metaphor assures believers of both God's life-giving presence and His powerful defense in a dark and dangerous world.
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Psalms
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 84:11
18th Century
Theologian
For the Lord God is a sun — The Septuagint and the Latin Vulgate render this, “For the Lord loves mercy and truth.” Our tr…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 84:11
19th Century
Preacher
For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.
John Calvin
On Psalms 84:11
16th Century
Theologian
Jehovah God is our sun and shield. The idea conveyed by the comparison derived from the sun is that, just as the sun by its light enlivens…
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John Gill
On Psalms 84:11
17th Century
Pastor
For the Lord God is a sun and shield
Christ is "the sun of righteousness", and it is in the house of God that he ari…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 84:8–12
17th Century
Minister
In all our addresses to God, we must desire that He would look on Christ, His Anointed One, and accept us for His sake; we must look to Him with fa…