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Death, an Unstoppable Flood
Commentators explain that the image of a flood powerfully illustrates death's nature. Like a torrent, it is sudden, irresistible, and sweeps everyone away without regard for rank or age. John Calvin calls it an "invisible deluge" that overwhelms all humanity, reminding us of our powerlessness against our mortality.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 90:5
18th Century
Theologian
Thou carriest them away as with a flood - The original here is a single verb with the suffix - זרמתם ze
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 90:5–6
19th Century
Bishop
The following is suggested as the most satisfactory rendering of these verses: Time (literally, a year; but the root idea is the …
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 90:4–6
19th Century
Preacher
For a thousand years in thy sight are but as yesterday when it is past, and as a watch in the night. Thou carriest them away as with a flood; t…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 90:5
16th Century
Theologian
Thou carriest them away as with a flood. Moses confirms what he had previously said: that as long as men are sojourners in this world, the…
John Gill
On Psalms 90:5
17th Century
Pastor
Thou carriest them away as with a flood
As the whole world of the ungodly were with the deluge, to which perhaps the…
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…