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God's Loving Instruction
Commentators clarify that the word 'chasten' here doesn't primarily mean punishment for sin. Instead, it refers to God's loving, fatherly instruction, warning, and admonition. Albert Barnes notes it's about being taught God's principles, while John Gill describes it as the correction of a 'tenderhearted father' done for our benefit. This divine teaching, though difficult, is a sign of God's love and our status as His children.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 94:12
18th Century
Theologian
Blessed is the man whom thou chastenest, O Lord — "Happy the man;" or "Oh the blessedness of the man." See the notes at ([Reference…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 94:12–13
19th Century
Bishop
Blessed. — A far higher note than one of mere complaint, or even of trust in God, is struck here. The beatitude of suffering could…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 94:12
19th Century
Preacher
Blessed is the man whom thou chastenest, O LORD, and teachest him out of thy law;
Here is the truly blessed man; not the boaster, no…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 94:12
16th Century
Theologian
Blessed is the man whom you have instructed, O God! The Psalmist now passes from the language of censure to that of consolation, comfortin…
John Gill
On Psalms 94:12
17th Century
Pastor
Blessed is the man whom you chasten, O Lord
Much more happy now, and hereafter, than the proud insulting persecutor …
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 94:12–23
17th Century
Minister
That person is blessed, who, under the chastening of the Lord, is taught His will and His truths from His holy word and by the Holy Spirit. They sh…