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They go from strength to strength. Everyone of them appears before God in Zion.

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A Journey of Increasing Strength

Commentators unanimously highlight that the spiritual pilgrimage is not a journey of depletion but of accumulation. Unlike a physical trek that leads to exhaustion, the walk with God builds spiritual muscle. As believers overcome trials and draw nearer to God, they go 'from strength to strength,' growing in faith, resolve, and spiritual vigor.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Psalms 84:7

18th Century

Theologian

They go from strength to strength ... - Margin, “company to company.” The Septuagint and Vulgate state, “They go from …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Psalms 84:7

19th Century

Bishop

They go from strength to strengthi.e., each difficulty surmounted adds fresh courage and vigour.

“And …

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Psalm 84:7

19th Century

Preacher

They go from strength to strength,

They get stronger as they proceed on their happy, heavenward way. The men who love God, and who …

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John Calvin

John Calvin

On Psalms 84:7

16th Century

Theologian

They will go from strength to strength. In this verse, the same sentiment is repeated. Mount Zion being the place where, according to the …

John Gill

John Gill

On Psalms 84:7

17th Century

Pastor

They go from strength to strength
Whose strength is in the Lord, and in whose heart are his ways, and who pass throu…

Matthew Henry

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…

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