2 Samuel 7:28
And now, O Lord GOD, thou art that God, and thy words be true, and thou hast promised this goodness unto thy servant:
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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
And now, O Lord God, thou art that God,.... Who is the Lord of hosts, and the God of Israel, that has promised and is able to perform, and is faithful to his promise:
and thy words be true; are…
We have here the solemn address David made to God, in answer to the gracious message God had sent him. We are not told what he said to Nathan; no doubt he received him very kindly and respectfully as…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
thou art that God Better, thou art God, and thy words shall be truth. Truth is an essential attribute of God, and His promises must therefore prove true. Cp. Exo 34:6; Psa 19:9; Joh 17:17.