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The Tender Care of Angels
Commentators explain that the image of angels bearing us up "in their hands" is like a nurse or parent tenderly carrying a child. This divine protection is not just about power, but about personal, loving, and solicitous care, highlighting God's gentle concern for His people in their helplessness.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 91:12
18th Century
Theologian
They shall bear thee up ... - As if they took hold of you, and held you up, when about to fall.
Lest thou dash thy fo…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 91:12
19th Century
Bishop
In their hands. —Literally, on, as a nurse carries a child. There is a Spanish proverb, expressive of great love and soli…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 91:11–12
19th Century
Preacher
For He shall give His angels charge over you, to keep you in all your ways. They shall bear you up in their hands, lest you dash your foot agai…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 91:12
16th Century
Theologian
They shall bear thee upon their hands. He gives us a still higher idea of the guardianship of the angels, informing us that they not only …
John Gill
On Psalms 91:12
17th Century
Pastor
They shall bear you up in their hands
Which denotes the strength and power of angels to carry the saints in their …
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 91:9–16
17th Century
Minister
Whatever happens, nothing will hurt the believer; though trouble and affliction befall him, it will come, not for his harm, but for his good, even …