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Or, as it is rendered in our margin, and by many others, ye that are of or from the fountain of Israel, or Jacob, i.e. all ye people of Israel, who are called the
fountain of Jacob, Deu_33:28, and said to come forth out of the waters of Judah, Isa_48:1, and consequently of Jacob or Israel. See also Pro_5:18 Isa_51:1. And this sense seems to be confirmed by the following verse, wherein this fountain is distributed into its several streams, the tribes of Israel. But these words may be and are by some joined with the former, either thus, Bless—the Lord for the fountain of Israel, i.e. for that fountain which God hath opened to Israel for the purging away of sin and uncleanness, as it is expressed Zec_13:1, even the blood and Spirit of Christ. and all those spiritual blessings which God confers upon his people in his sanctuary, and by his ordinances; which are oft compared to waters, as Isa_12:3 Eze_47:1; and to a fountain or well, as Joe_3:18 Joh_4:14. See also Pro_14:27 Jer_2:13. Or thus, Bless—the Lord who is of the fountain of Israel, i.e. who though he be the most high God, yet according to the flesh is descended from Israel, as is noted, Rom_9:5. But the first sense seems most natural and easy.