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For your lovingkindness is great toward me. You have delivered my soul from the lowest Sheol.
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What is 'Lowest Hell'?
Commentators clarify that the phrase 'lowest hell' (or 'Sheol') does not refer to different levels of punishment. Instead, it's a Hebrew expression for 'the grave beneath' or the underworld. The psalmist is using powerful imagery to express gratitude for being rescued from the very brink of death.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
For great is thy mercy toward me – In respect to me; or, You have manifested great mercy to me, namely, in past times. He uses this…
19th Century
Anglican
Compare to Psalms 56:13; Psalms 57:9–10.
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For great is your mercy toward me Both in things temporal and spiritual; an instance of which follows:
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Our God alone possesses almighty power and infinite love. Christ is the way and the truth.
And the believing soul will be more desirous to b…
