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Psalms 40:7

Psalms 40:7
Then said I, Lo, I come: in the volume of the book it is written of me,

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Then said I,.... As in the council and covenant of peace, when and where he declared his willingness to come into the world, and make satisfaction for the sins of his people; so when the fulness of…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Then said I - In Heb 10:7, the apostle applies this to the Messiah. See the notes at that verse. This is the most simple and satisfactory interpretation of the passage. The word “then” in this verse…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Psalms 40:6-10

The psalmist, being struck with amazement at the wonderful works that God had done for his people, is strangely carried out here to foretel that work of wonder which excels all the rest and is the…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Then said I This was his answer when he became aware of God's requirements.

Lo, I come Rather as R.V., Lo, I am come: (LXX. ἰδοὺ ἥκω) the servant's response to his master's summons (Num 22:38; 2Sa…