Psalms 65:8
They also that dwell in the uttermost parts are afraid at thy tokens: thou makest the outgoings of the morning and evening to rejoice.
Original Language Analysis
וַיִּ֤ירְא֨וּ׀
are afraid
H3372
וַיִּ֤ירְא֨וּ׀
are afraid
Strong's:
H3372
Word #:
1 of 8
to fear; morally to revere; causatively to frighten
יֹשְׁבֵ֣י
They also that dwell
H3427
יֹשְׁבֵ֣י
They also that dwell
Strong's:
H3427
Word #:
2 of 8
properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
מֵאוֹתֹתֶ֑יךָ
at thy tokens
H226
מֵאוֹתֹתֶ֑יךָ
at thy tokens
Strong's:
H226
Word #:
4 of 8
a signal (literally or figuratively), as a flag, beacon, monument, omen, prodigy, evidence, etc
מ֤וֹצָֽאֵי
thou makest the outgoings
H4161
מ֤וֹצָֽאֵי
thou makest the outgoings
Strong's:
H4161
Word #:
5 of 8
a going forth, i.e., (the act) an egress, or (the place) an exit; hence, a source or product; specifically, dawn, the rising of the sun (the east), ex
Cross References
Psalms 148:3Praise ye him, sun and moon: praise him, all ye stars of light.Psalms 136:8The sun to rule by day: for his mercy endureth for ever:Revelation 11:13And the same hour was there a great earthquake, and the tenth part of the city fell, and in the earthquake were slain of men seven thousand: and the remnant were affrighted, and gave glory to the God of heaven.Psalms 2:8Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession.Psalms 135:9Who sent tokens and wonders into the midst of thee, O Egypt, upon Pharaoh, and upon all his servants.Psalms 126:2Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The LORD hath done great things for them.Psalms 19:5Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, and rejoiceth as a strong man to run a race.Psalms 74:16The day is thine, the night also is thine: thou hast prepared the light and the sun.Deuteronomy 4:19And lest thou lift up thine eyes unto heaven, and when thou seest the sun, and the moon, and the stars, even all the host of heaven, shouldest be driven to worship them, and serve them, which the LORD thy God hath divided unto all nations under the whole heaven.Psalms 65:13The pastures are clothed with flocks; the valleys also are covered over with corn; they shout for joy, they also sing.
Historical Context
The reference to earth's 'uttermost parts' encompasses all nations beyond Israel, showing God's works testify globally. Morning and evening represent the full daily cycle, indicating continuous blessing and reason for praise.
Questions for Reflection
- How do God's works in creation serve as universal testimony to His character?
- What does continuous reason for rejoicing (morning and evening) teach about cultivating gratitude?
Analysis & Commentary
Those dwelling in earth's 'uttermost parts' fearing God's signs (tokens) shows that creation's testimony reaches all. 'Morning and evening to rejoice' indicates God's blessings span all time—dawn and dusk represent totality. This anticipates Psalm 19's teaching that creation declares God's glory universally (Psalm 19:1-4).