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Strength from God Alone
Commentators agree that the blessed person is one who recognizes their strength comes not from themselves, but from God. This strength is found by depending on Him, which, as John Calvin notes, requires humility. It is the foundation for the spiritual journey and for worship.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 84:5
18th Century
Theologian
Blessed is the man whose strength is in thee — Not merely are they blessed who dwell there permanently, but also the man whose hear…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 84:5–7
19th Century
Bishop
In these verses, as in the analogous picture (Isaiah 35:6–8), there is a blending of the real and the figurative; the actual j…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 84:5
19th Century
Preacher
Blessed is the man whose strength is in you; –
Who throws his whole soul into the worship; not such as come up to the house of God …
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John Calvin
On Psalms 84:5
16th Century
Theologian
Blessed is the man whose strength is in you. David again informs us that the purpose for which he desired freedom of access to the sanctua…
John Gill
On Psalms 84:5
17th Century
Pastor
Blessed is the man whose strength is in you , &e.] Or, "for you", as some choose to render the words; who have bodily str…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 84:1–7
17th Century
Minister
The ordinances of God are the believer's solace in this evil world. In them he enjoys the presence of the living God, and this causes him to regret…