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Background
Psalms 61-72 complete the Exodus book in Psalms and show the Messiah’s great atoning work. Psalm 67 gives praise to God among all nations for His deliverance in troublous times.
Psalm 67 includes two uses of the Hebrew term “Selah,” which means to pause. Some Bible teachers say this connected the truths that come before and after the term.
And this Psalm is beautifully arranged so that each point (from the beginning or from the end) moves towards a central point. And that central point is surrounded by a chorus of praise. As with other Psalms, it is a great example of how beautifully such scriptures were originally sung.
Structure
(Verses 1,2) God’s blessing throughout the whole earth
Pause
(Verse 3) Chorus: Let the people praise thee
(Verse 4) All nations joy in God’s righteous judgment
Pause
(Verse 5) Chorus: Let the people praise thee
(Verses 6,7) God’s blessing throughout the whole earth
Key Scriptures
Verses 3,5—“Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee.” This chorus is repeated for God is worthy of our praise. Not only should people praise Him, but ALL the people. This Psalm shows God’s blessings to all nations. That was fulfilled in Jesus Christ saving mankind. See Glad Tidings to ALL People for more details.
Verse 6—“God, even our own God, shall bless us.” The Hebrew reads: “Elohim Elohim” will bless us. Often words or names in the Bible are repeated to show majesty and identification with those addressed. God is a personal God to us. Jesus Christ made known that God can be our Father (Matthew 6:9).
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