John Gill's Exposition on Psalms 61:4

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Exposition of the Old and New Testament
John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever, etc.] Under the protection of the Lord, as in a shepherd’s tent, or as in one belonging to a general of an army, where are fulness and safety; (see Gill on “<192705>Psalm 27:5”); or else the tabernacle of the congregation is meant; the house of God, the place of divine and public worship, where he desired and determined always to continue, (<192306>Psalm 23:6); or else the tabernacle which was prefigured by that below, where he knew he should dwell to all eternity. Kimchi, by “for ever”, understands a long time; and Jarchi explains it both of this world and of the world to come; which is true, understanding the tabernacle of the church below, and the church above; I will trust in the covert of thy wings. Or, “in” or “into the secret of thy wings” f820; this he determined to make his refuge for the present time, and while in this world; (see Gill on “<195701>Psalm 57:1”). Selah; on this word, (see Gill on “<190302>Psalm 3:2”).

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