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Barnes' Notes on Psalms 91:14

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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Because he hath set his love upon me - Has become attached to me; has united himself with me; is my friend. The Hebrew word expresses the strongest attachment, and is equivalent to our expression - “to fall in love.” It refers here to the fact that God is the object of supreme affection on the part of his people; and it also here implies, that this springs from their hearts; that they have seen such beauty in his character, and have such strong desire for him, that their hearts go out in warm affection toward him. Therefore will I deliver him - I will save him from trouble and from danger. I will set him on high - By acknowledging him as my own, and treating him accordingly. Because he hath known my name - He has known me; that is, he understands my true character, and has learned to love me. return to 'Top of Page'
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