Psalms 41:8
“An evil disease, say they, cleaveth fast unto him: and now that he lieth he shall rise up no more.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
An evil disease, say they, cleaveth fast unto him,.... Not any bodily one, of which they might hope he would die; much…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
An evil disease - Margin, “a thing of Belial.” The Hebrew is literally “a word of Belial.” This has been very variously…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Psalms 41:5-13
David often complains of the insolent conduct of his enemies towards him when he was sick, which, as it was very…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Render: A deadly mischief is poured out upon him.
The phrase a thing ofbelialis variously explained to mean an…
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