Psalms 114:2
Psalms 114:2 in Multiple Translations
Judah became God’s sanctuary, and Israel His dominion.
Judah was his sanctuary, and Israel his dominion.
Judah became his sanctuary, Israel his dominion.
Judah became his holy place, and Israel his kingdom.
the land of Judah became the Lord's sanctuary, Israel his kingdom.
Iudah was his sanctification, and Israel his dominion.
Judah became His sanctuary, Israel his dominion.
Judah became his sanctuary, Israel his dominion.
Judah was his sanctuary, and Israel his dominion.
Because he hath inclined his ear unto me: and in my days I will call upon him.
the land of Judah became the place where people worshiped God; and Israel became the land (OR, the Israeli people became the people) that he ruled over.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 114:2
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Psalms 114:2 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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הָיְתָ֣ה
יְהוּדָ֣ה
לְ/קָדְשׁ֑/וֹ
יִ֝שְׂרָאֵ֗ל
מַמְשְׁלוֹתָֽי/ו
הָיְתָ֣ה
hâyâh
H1961
to be
V-Qal-Perf-3fs
יְהוּדָ֣ה
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
Judah
N-proper
לְ/קָדְשׁ֑/וֹ
qôdesh
H6944
Holy Place
Prep | N-ms | Suff
יִ֝שְׂרָאֵ֗ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
Israel
N-proper
מַמְשְׁלוֹתָֽי/ו
memshâlâh
H4475
dominion
N-cp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 114:2
הָיְתָ֣ה
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
V-Qal-Perf-3fs
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
יְהוּדָ֣ה
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
"Judah"
N-proper
Judah is the name of the tribe descended from Judah, the son of Jacob. It is also the name of the region where the tribe lived. The name means 'praised' and is first mentioned in Genesis.
Definition: § Judah = "praised" the tribe descended from Judah the son of Jacob
Usage: Occurs in 754 OT verses. KJV: Judah. See also: Genesis 29:35; 1 Samuel 23:3; 2 Kings 14:13.
לְ/קָדְשׁ֑/וֹ
qôdesh
H6944
"Holy Place"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
The Holy Place refers to a sacred or set-apart area, like the temple in Jerusalem. It is a place of sanctity and holiness, where God is worshipped. The Bible describes it as a place of reverence and awe.
Definition: This name means apartness, holiness, sacredness Also named: hagion (ἅγιον "Holy Place" G0039)
Usage: Occurs in 380 OT verses. KJV: consecrated (thing), dedicated (thing), hallowed (thing), holiness, ([idiom] most) holy ([idiom] day, portion, thing), saint, sanctuary. See also: Exodus 3:5; Leviticus 23:4; 1 Chronicles 26:26.
יִ֝שְׂרָאֵ֗ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
"Israel"
N-proper
Israel is the symbolic name of Jacob, also referring to his descendants. Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebekah, had 12 sons who became the tribes of Israel, as told in Genesis 25:26. His story is crucial to the Bible's narrative.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently § Israel = "God prevails" 1) the second name for Jacob given to him by God after his wrestling with the angel at Peniel 2) the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob 2a) the name of the nation until the death of Solomon and the split 2b) the name used and given to the northern kingdom consisting of the 10 tribes under Jeroboam; the southern kingdom was known as Judah 2c) the name of the nation after the return from exile
Usage: Occurs in 2231 OT verses. KJV: Israel. See also: Genesis 32:29; Exodus 13:18; Exodus 40:38.
מַמְשְׁלוֹתָֽי/ו
memshâlâh
H4475
"dominion"
N-cp | Suff
This Hebrew word means having control or power over something, like a king ruling his kingdom. It's used to describe God's dominion over the world. In the Bible, it appears in Psalm 103:22 to describe God's rule over all His creation.
Definition: 1) rule, dominion, realm 1a) rule, dominion, realm, domain 1b) rule 1c) rule, dominion (of God)
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: dominion, government, power, to rule. See also: Genesis 1:16; Psalms 145:13; Psalms 103:22.
Study Notes — Psalms 114:2
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 114:2 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 114:2
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 114:2
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 114:2
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 114:2
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 114:2
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 114:2
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 114:2
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 114:2
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 114:2
- Sermons on Psalms 114:2
Context — A Psalm of Exodus
1When Israel departed from Egypt, the house of Jacob from a people of foreign tongue,
2Judah became God’s sanctuary, Israel His dominion.
3The sea observed and fled; the Jordan turned back; 4the mountains skipped like rams, the hills like lambs.Cross References
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| 1 | Exodus 25:8 | And they are to make a sanctuary for Me, so that I may dwell among them. |
| 2 | Exodus 15:17 | You will bring them in and plant them on the mountain of Your inheritance— the place, O LORD, You have prepared for Your dwelling, the sanctuary, O Lord, Your hands have established. |
| 3 | Psalms 78:68–69 | But He chose the tribe of Judah, Mount Zion, which He loved. He built His sanctuary like the heights, like the earth He has established forever. |
| 4 | Exodus 29:45–46 | Then I will dwell among the Israelites and be their God. And they will know that I am the LORD their God, who brought them out of the land of Egypt so that I might dwell among them. I am the LORD their God. |
| 5 | Exodus 19:5–6 | Now if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, you will be My treasured possession out of all the nations—for the whole earth is Mine. And unto Me you shall be a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’ These are the words that you are to speak to the Israelites.” |
| 6 | Ezekiel 37:26–28 | And I will make a covenant of peace with them; it will be an everlasting covenant. I will establish them and multiply them, and I will set My sanctuary among them forever. My dwelling place will be with them; I will be their God, and they will be My people. Then the nations will know that I the LORD sanctify Israel, when My sanctuary is among them forever.’” |
| 7 | Exodus 6:7 | I will take you as My own people, and I will be your God. Then you will know that I am the LORD your God, who brought you out from under the yoke of the Egyptians. |
| 8 | Deuteronomy 23:14 | For the LORD your God walks throughout your camp to protect you and deliver your enemies to you. Your camp must be holy, lest He see anything unclean among you and turn away from you. |
| 9 | Deuteronomy 27:9 | Then Moses and the Levitical priests spoke to all Israel: “Be silent, O Israel, and listen! This day you have become the people of the LORD your God. |
| 10 | Leviticus 11:45 | For I am the LORD, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt so that I would be your God; therefore be holy, because I am holy. |
Psalms 114:2 Summary
This verse tells us that Judah, one of the tribes of Israel, became a special place for God to dwell, like a sanctuary. Israel, on the other hand, was under God's rule and authority, like a kingdom. This reminds us that God wants to be with us and have a special relationship with us, just like He did with the Israelites (Exodus 29:45-46). As we reflect on this verse, we can think about how we can make space for God in our lives and submit to His loving rule (Romans 14:17).
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for Judah to become God's sanctuary?
This means that Judah, one of the twelve tribes of Israel, was set apart as a special place for God's presence, much like the tabernacle or temple (Exodus 25:8, 1 Kings 8:13).
How does Israel being God's dominion relate to God's kingdom?
As God's dominion, Israel was under God's rule and authority, which is a key aspect of God's kingdom, as seen in Psalms 103:19 and Matthew 6:10.
Is this verse talking about a specific event or time in history?
This verse is likely referring to the time when the Israelites were leaving Egypt and entering the Promised Land, as described in the book of Exodus and Joshua 3:14-17.
What is the significance of Judah and Israel being mentioned separately?
The mention of Judah and Israel separately may indicate the distinct roles or responsibilities of each, with Judah being the tribe from which Jesus would come (Genesis 49:10, Luke 3:33-34).
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean for me to be a part of God's sanctuary, and how can I live in a way that honors His presence?
- How can I submit to God's dominion in my life, and what are the benefits of living under His rule?
- What are some ways that God has made Himself known in my life, and how can I respond to His presence?
- How can I trust in God's sovereignty, even when circumstances seem uncertain or challenging?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 114:2
Judah was his sanctuary,.... Meaning not the tribe of Judah only, though that in many things had the preeminence; the kingdom belonging to it, the chief ruler being out of it, especially the Messiah;
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 114:2
Judah was his sanctuary, and Israel his dominion. Judah was his sanctuary. "Was" in Hebrew is feminine, whereas Judah is masculine.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 114:2
Judah, or Israel, as it is explained in the next clause; one tribe being put for all; which is a common synecdoche. Judah he mentions as the chief of all the tribes, not only in number and power, but also in dignity, in which the kingdom was to be seated, , &c., as at this time it actually was, and from which the Messias was to spring. His, i.e. God’ s, which is easily understood from the whole context, and from the nature of the thing. Sanctuary; or, holiness; the people of God’ s holiness, as they are called, ; or, his holy people, as ; sanctified or set apart from all the nations of the world to be his peculiar people and possession. His dominion, in a peculiar manner, to be governed by his laws, and honoured with his special presence and favour.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 114:2
Psalms 114:2 Judah was his sanctuary, [and] Israel his dominion.Ver. 2. Judah was his sanctuary] Or sanctity, or sanctification. This was a happy change for them, from their Egyptian idolatry, Ezekiel 23:19, like as it was from their Egyptian servitude, when Israel became God’ s dominions, dominations, and signiories.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 114:2
(2) Judah was.—Better, became. The feminine verb shows that the country is intended, and not the tribe, and the parallelism directs us to think not of the territory of the tribe of Judah alone, but of the whole country. Notice the art with which the name of God is reserved, and the simple pronoun, His, used. (Comp. Exodus 19:6.)
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 114:2
Verse 2. Judah was his sanctuary] He set up his true worship among the Jews, and took them for his peculiar people. And Israel his dominion.] These words are a proof, were there none other, that this Psalm was composed after the days of David, and after the division of the tribes, for then the distinction of Israel and Judah took place.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 114:2
2. Judah became his sanctuary, Israel his dominion (R.V.). The division of the lines is rhythmical not logical. Israel became Jehovah’s sanctuary and dominion. No contrast is intended between Judah and Israel, as though one was preeminent as the centre of religious life, the other as the chief civil power, but for the sake of the parallelism the whole nation is designated by its two principal divisions in later times as in 1 Kings 4:20, and often. By His act of Redemption Jehovah consecrated it to be His dwelling place, and marked His choice of it as His kingdom. See the fundamental passage in Exodus 19:3-6; and cp. Exodus 15:13; Exodus 15:16; Deuteronomy 4:20; Deuteronomy 7:6 ff; Deuteronomy 32:9 ff.; 1 Kings 8:51; Hosea 13:4; Amos 3:1-2; Jeremiah 2:2-3 : &c. It is commonly noted as an indication of the poet’s art that the simple pronoun His is used, and the name of God not introduced till Psalms 114:7, as though to excite the reader’s curiosity. The suggestion is fanciful. “The whole of the preceding Psalm had been saying who the object of their praise was” (Kay); and the two Psalms were probably intended to be used liturgically together, as we know they actually were used.
Moreover a Hallelujah preceded the Psalm as in the LXX, and supplied the antecedent for the pronoun.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 114:2
Judah was his sanctuary - His home; his abode; his sacred dwelling-place.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 114:2
2. Judah was his sanctuary—That is, after the departure of Israel from Egypt, “Judah” became “his sanctuary.” The author certainly belonged to a late period, when the rivalry of Ephraim had yielded
Sermons on Psalms 114:2
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"The Lord Is With Him" (1 Samuel 16:18) by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the significance of David's life as a man after God's own heart, highlighting six key attributes: his skill in worship, courage, warrior spirit, prudenc |
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Inconsequent Consequences by Dick Brogden | Dick Brogden emphasizes the importance of prioritizing Jesus' opinion above all others, encouraging us not to be consumed by what people think but to focus on doing what pleases Go |
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(Deeper Waters) Session 3 - the Habitation of God by David Ravenhill | In this sermon, the speaker begins by describing his arrival at a new home and how he can immediately discern certain characteristics about the people living there. He then moves o |
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What Is Your Life? by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the crucifixion of Jesus and the impact it had on the people who witnessed it. He emphasizes the importance of using our time wisely and not |
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The Sin of Going to Church Unprepared by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of having a supportive church community in order to overcome sin and achieve victory in life. He encourages individuals to se |
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The Fourth Tabernacle by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of the fourth tabernacle and its significance for believers. The fourth tabernacle represents the last dwelling place of God on ea |
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(Exodus) Exodus 25:1-8 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the blueprint and construction of the tabernacle as described in the book of Exodus. The tabernacle was a place where the Israelites could app |