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Because he has set his love on me, therefore I will deliver him. I will set him on high, because he has known my name.
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God's Direct Promise
Commentators note a dramatic shift in this verse, as the speaker changes from the psalmist to God Himself. This is not just a human expression of faith; it is God directly confirming His promises to those who trust in Him. This divine interruption adds a powerful layer of authority and assurance to the believer's confidence.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Because he hath set his love upon me – Has become attached to me; has united himself with me; is my friend. The Hebrew word express…
19th Century
Anglican
Another abrupt change of person. The conclusion of the psalm comes as a Divine confirmation of the psalmist’s expression of confidence. (Compare Ps…
Baptist
I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.
Does God value such feeble and imperfect knowledge of his name as we possess?…
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16th Century
Protestant
Because he hath trusted in me, I will deliver him. It may prevent any feeling of disgust or weariness with the Psalmist's repetition and e…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Because he has set his love upon me These are the words of God himself; and, according to Aben Ezra, are directed to…
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 …
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