What does Psalm 67:7 mean?
ESV: God shall bless us; let all the ends of the earth fear him!
NIV: May God bless us still, so that all the ends of the earth will fear him.
NASB: God blesses us, So that all the ends of the earth may fear Him.
CSB: God will bless us, and all the ends of the earth will fear him.
NLT: Yes, God will bless us, and people all over the world will fear him.
KJV: God shall bless us; and all the ends of the earth shall fear him.
NKJV: God shall bless us, And all the ends of the earth shall fear Him.
Verse Commentary:
Verse Context:
Psalm 67:6–7 closes the song with a reference to productivity. The psalmist speaks of earth—the land—producing an abundant harvest. Some interpreters see this as a double reference; it may also suggest the "harvest" of worshippers which the earth provides to the Lord. The final verse expresses assurance that God will bless His people and calls on the world to show reverence to the Lord.
Chapter Summary:
The unidentified psalmist prays for God's grace and favor towards Israel. He wants the Gentile nations to know God's saving power, as well. He calls upon the entire world to rejoice and praise God because He justly guides the entire world. Once again, he calls upon everyone to praise the Lord. He states that the earth has given ample produce, and that God will bless Israel. The psalm concludes by calling on all the nations to honor and worship God.
Chapter Context:
This flows naturally from Psalm 66. In Psalm 66, the writer calls upon all people to praise God for His powerful deeds on behalf of Israel. Here, in Psalm 67, are praises to the Lord for His blessings. The writer hopes these will reach beyond Israel to influence the entire world.
Book Summary:
The book of Psalms is composed of individual songs, hymns, or poems, each of which is a ''Psalm'' in and of itself. These works contain a wide variety of themes. Some Psalms focus on praising and worshipping God. Others cry out in anguish over the pain of life. Still other Psalms look forward to the coming of the Messiah. While some Psalms are related, each has its own historical and biblical context.
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