Study notes

Psalms 76

Introducing PsalmsWho wrote it, when, why, and what to look for as you read

76:1

A song: The Greek version reads for the Assyrian.

76:1–3

God's victory over Zion's enemies hints at his future victory over all his enemies worldwide.

76:1–12

This psalm appears to celebrate a victory. The victory might have been recent, such as over the Assyrians (see note on 76:1; see also Isaiah 37). Or, it might be remembering God's great acts of rescue in the past.

76:3

God brings an end to the attacks of his enemies (see Psalm 46:9).

76:4

The victorious king’s splendor, glory, and majesty are greater than anything in the created order (Psalm 8:1; 29:4; 111:3).

76:4–6

The psalmist praises God for his achievement and for his glorious majesty.

76:7

feared: The Hebrew word nora’ sounds like the Hebrew word na’or, translated "resplendent," in Psalm 76:4.

76:7–9

The needy await their victorious God, while the wicked stand in fear of him.

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