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God's Sovereign Word
Multiple commentators, including Barnes and Spurgeon, emphasize that this verse highlights God's absolute sovereignty over human life and death. In stark contrast to God's eternal nature (v. 2), human existence is fragile. God does not need to exert great force; His simple word, "Return," is enough to command a person back to the dust from which they were made. This truth underscores our complete dependence on God for every breath.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 90:3
18th Century
Theologian
Thou turnest man to destruction—this is in contrast to His own unchangeableness and eternity. Man passes away; God continues foreve…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 90:3
19th Century
Bishop
You turn ... —Probably, we should interpret this as, You turn man to dust; and say, Turn, sons of Adam — i.e., o…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 90:3
19th Century
Preacher
You turn man to destruction; and say, return, you children of men.
He has only to speak – no need to take the scythe and mow us down…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 90:3
16th Century
Theologian
Thou shalt turn man to destruction. Moses, in the first place, mentions how frail and fleeting human life is, and laments its miseries. He…
John Gill
On Psalms 90:3
17th Century
Pastor
You turn man to destruction
Or to death, as the Targum, which is the destruction of man; not an annihilation of body…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 90:1–6
17th Century
Minister
It is supposed that this psalm refers to the sentence passed on Israel in the wilderness (Numbers 14). The favour and protection of God…