Psalms 76

God Is Glorious and Majestic

1 In Judah is GodGod: אֱלֹהִים (Elohim). The Hebrew Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) is a plural form denoting majesty and fullness of deity. Though grammatically plural, it takes singular verbs when referring to the one true God, suggesting the Trinity's plurality within unity. known: his name is great in Israel. References God: Daniel 3:29, Acts 17:23

2 In Salem also is his tabernacle, and his dwelling place in Zion. Temple: Psalms 27:5, Lamentations 2:6. Parallel theme: Psalms 9:11, Genesis 14:18, 2 Chronicles 6:6, Isaiah 12:6

3 There brake he the arrows of the bow, the shield, and the sword, and the battle. Selah. Parallel theme: Psalms 46:9

4 Thou art more glorious and excellent than the mountains of prey.

5 The stouthearted are spoiled, they have slept their sleep: and none of the men of might have found their hands. Parallel theme: Psalms 13:3, Isaiah 31:8, 37:36, 46:12, Jeremiah 51:39, Daniel 4:37, Nahum 3:18 +2

6 At thy rebuke, O GodGod: אֱלֹהִים (Elohim). The Hebrew Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) is a plural form denoting majesty and fullness of deity. Though grammatically plural, it takes singular verbs when referring to the one true God, suggesting the Trinity's plurality within unity. of Jacob, both the chariot and horse are cast into a dead sleep. Parallel theme: Psalms 80:16, Exodus 15:1, 15:21

7 Thou, even thou, art to be feared: and who may stand in thy sight when once thou art angry? Parallel theme: Psalms 2:12, 89:7, Nahum 1:6

8 Thou didst cause judgment to be heard from heavenHeaven: שָׁמַיִם (Shamayim). The Hebrew shamayim (שָׁמַיִם) means heaven or sky—God's dwelling place and the realm above earth. 'The heaven, even the heavens, are the LORD's' (Psalm 115:16), yet 'the heaven of heavens cannot contain Him' (1 Kings 8:27).; the earth feared, and was still, Parallel theme: Habakkuk 2:20

9 When God arose to judgmentJudgment: מִשְׁפָּט (Mishpat). The Hebrew mishpat (מִשְׁפָּט) means judgment or justice—God's righteous decisions and ordinances. God is the Judge of all the earth who 'shall do right' (Genesis 18:25), executing perfect justice., to save all the meek of the earth. Selah. Judgment: Isaiah 11:4, Zephaniah 2:3. Parallel theme: Matthew 5:5

10 Surely the wrathWrath: אַף (Aph). The Hebrew aph (אַף) literally means 'nose' or 'nostrils,' idiomatically expressing wrath or anger—God's righteous indignation against sin. Yet God is 'slow to anger' (Exodus 34:6) and 'abundant in mercy.' of man shall praise thee: the remainder of wrath shalt thou restrain. Resurrection: Romans 9:17. Parallel theme: Matthew 24:22

11 Vow, and pay unto the LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty. your God: let all that be round about him bring presents unto him that ought to be feared. References God: Psalms 50:14, 89:7, Genesis 31:42. Parallel theme: Psalms 68:29

12 He shall cut off the spiritSpirit: רוּחַ (Ruach). The Hebrew ruach (רוּחַ) means spirit, wind, or breath—invisible but powerful. It describes both the Holy Spirit and the human spirit. God's Spirit gives life and empowers His people. of princes: he is terrible to the kings of the earth. Kingdom: Psalms 2:10, 47:2, 68:12, 2 Chronicles 32:21, Isaiah 24:21. Parallel theme: Psalms 2:5, Zephaniah 3:6 +2