John Trapp Complete Commentary - Psalms 106:45
Psa 106:45 And he remembered for them his covenant, and repented according to the multitude of his mercies. Ver. 45. And he remembered for them his covenant ] Which could not be vacated or abolished by the wickedness of men, but stood firm and inviolable, inasmuch as God is faithful and merciful. And repented ] That is, changed his severity into clemency. God’s repentance is not a change of his will, but of his work, Mutatio rei, non Dei. read more
John Trapp Complete Commentary - Psalms 106:44
Psa 106:44 Nevertheless he regarded their affliction, when he heard their cry: Ver. 44. Nevertheless he regarded their affliction ] See for proof hereof the whole Book of Judges, and take notice of God’s philanthropy, who heareth men’s afflictions, as he did Hagar’s, Genesis 16:11 , and is oft found of them that seek him not, Isaiah 65:1 . See 2 Kings 14:26-27 . When he heard their cry ] Heb. their shrill outcry; not for joy (as the word is mostly taken), but for grief. read more