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He will cover you with his pinions, Under his wings you will take refuge. His truth is a shield and a buckler.
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God's Tender Protection
Commentators universally highlight the image of a mother bird protecting her young. This metaphor illustrates God's singularly tender and comforting care. Scholars like Calvin and Spurgeon note that God condescends, using this humble image to invite believers to 'nestle down' and find a warm, safe refuge in His powerful yet gentle presence.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
He shall cover you with his feathers ... - As the parent bird protects its young. See the notes at Psalm 17:8. Compare Deuteronomy …
19th Century
Anglican
Feathers ... wings ... —For this beautiful figure, here elaborated, see Psalm 17:8, Note.
Baptist
He shall cover you with his feathers,
The psalmist uses a wonderful metaphor when he ascribes "feathers" to God, and compares him t…
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16th Century
Protestant
He shall protect you with his wings. This figure, which is employed in other parts of Scripture, is one that beautifully expresses the sin…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
He shall cover you with his feathers As birds do their young, who cannot cover themselves: this they do from a tende…
Anyone who by faith chooses God for his protector shall find in him all that he needs or can desire. And those who have found the comfort of making…
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