Psalms 105:7
He is the LORD our God: his judgments are in all the earth.
Original Language Analysis
ה֭וּא
H1931
ה֭וּא
Strong's:
H1931
Word #:
1 of 6
he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo
יְהוָ֣ה
He is the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֣ה
He is the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
2 of 6
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
אֱלֹהֵ֑ינוּ
our God
H430
אֱלֹהֵ֑ינוּ
our God
Strong's:
H430
Word #:
3 of 6
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of
בְּכָל
H3605
בְּכָל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
4 of 6
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
Historical Context
Ancient peoples typically viewed their gods as local or national deities. Israel's confession of Yahweh as both their covenant God and universal sovereign distinguished their theology radically.
Questions for Reflection
- How do you hold together God's particular love for the church and His universal sovereignty over all creation?
- What does God's universal sovereignty mean for engaging with non-Christian authorities and institutions?
Analysis & Commentary
Confessing 'He is the LORD our God' affirms covenant relationship—He is not merely a god but Israel's God. Yet His judgments are 'in all the earth,' emphasizing universal sovereignty. God is both particularly Israel's God (covenant relationship) and universally earth's God (sovereign Creator). This tension between particular election and universal rule characterizes biblical theology. Christ came to Israel (Matt 15:24) yet brings salvation to all nations (Matt 28:19). The Reformed doctrine of election maintains God's particular grace within His universal sovereignty.