Psalms 75:2
Psalms 75:2 in Multiple Translations
“When I choose a time, I will judge fairly.
When I shall receive the congregation I will judge uprightly.
When I shall find the set time, I will judge uprightly.
When the right time has come, I will be the judge in righteousness.
God says, “When the time I have decided comes, I will judge fairly.
When I shall take a conuenient time, I will iudge righteously.
When I receive an appointment, I — I do judge uprightly.
When I choose the appointed time, I will judge blamelessly.
When I shall receive the congregation I will judge uprightly.
In Judea God is known: his name is great in Israel.
You have said, “I have appointed a time when I will judge people, and I will judge everyone fairly.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 75:2
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Psalms 75:2 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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ה֘וֹדִ֤ינוּ
לְּ/ךָ֨
אֱֽלֹהִ֗ים
ה֭וֹדִינוּ
וְ/קָר֣וֹב
שְׁמֶ֑/ךָ
סִ֝פְּר֗וּ
נִפְלְאוֹתֶֽי/ךָ
ה֘וֹדִ֤ינוּ
yâdâh
H3034
to give thanks
V-Hiphil-Perf-1cp
לְּ/ךָ֨
Prep | Suff
אֱֽלֹהִ֗ים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
N-mp
ה֭וֹדִינוּ
yâdâh
H3034
to give thanks
V-Hiphil-Perf-1cp
וְ/קָר֣וֹב
qârôwb
H7138
near
Conj | Adj
שְׁמֶ֑/ךָ
shêm
H8034
name
N-ms | Suff
סִ֝פְּר֗וּ
çâphar
H5608
to recount
V-Piel-Perf-3cp
נִפְלְאוֹתֶֽי/ךָ
pâlâʼ
H6381
to wonder
V-Niphal | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 75:2
ה֘וֹדִ֤ינוּ
yâdâh
H3034
"to give thanks"
V-Hiphil-Perf-1cp
To give thanks or praise, originally meaning to throw or cast, like shooting an arrow. In the Bible, it's used to describe worship or confession with extended hands. It appears in Psalms and other books, like 1 Chronicles.
Definition: 1) to throw, shoot, cast 1a) (Qal) to shoot (arrows) 1b) (Piel) to cast, cast down, throw down 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to give thanks, laud, praise 1c2) to confess, confess (the name of God) 1d) (Hithpael) 1d1) to confess (sin) 1d2) to give thanks Aramaic equivalent: ye.da (יְדָא "to praise" H3029)
Usage: Occurs in 111 OT verses. KJV: cast (out), (make) confess(-ion), praise, shoot, (give) thank(-ful, -s, -sgiving). See also: Genesis 29:35; Psalms 57:10; Psalms 6:6.
לְּ/ךָ֨
""
Prep | Suff
אֱֽלֹהִ֗ים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
N-mp
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
ה֭וֹדִינוּ
yâdâh
H3034
"to give thanks"
V-Hiphil-Perf-1cp
To give thanks or praise, originally meaning to throw or cast, like shooting an arrow. In the Bible, it's used to describe worship or confession with extended hands. It appears in Psalms and other books, like 1 Chronicles.
Definition: 1) to throw, shoot, cast 1a) (Qal) to shoot (arrows) 1b) (Piel) to cast, cast down, throw down 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to give thanks, laud, praise 1c2) to confess, confess (the name of God) 1d) (Hithpael) 1d1) to confess (sin) 1d2) to give thanks Aramaic equivalent: ye.da (יְדָא "to praise" H3029)
Usage: Occurs in 111 OT verses. KJV: cast (out), (make) confess(-ion), praise, shoot, (give) thank(-ful, -s, -sgiving). See also: Genesis 29:35; Psalms 57:10; Psalms 6:6.
וְ/קָר֣וֹב
qârôwb
H7138
"near"
Conj | Adj
This Hebrew word means near, describing something close in place, time, or relationship. It is used in the book of Genesis to describe family relationships. The word is used to describe a close connection.
Definition: 1) near 1a) of place 1b) of time 1c) of personal relationship 1c1) kinship
Usage: Occurs in 76 OT verses. KJV: allied, approach, at hand, [phrase] any of kin, kinsfold(-sman), (that is) near (of kin), neighbour, (that is) next, (them that come) nigh (at hand), more ready, short(-ly). See also: Genesis 19:20; Psalms 75:2; Psalms 15:3.
שְׁמֶ֑/ךָ
shêm
H8034
"name"
N-ms | Suff
In the Bible, a name represents a person's identity, honor, and character, like God's name symbolizing His power and authority. It appears in Genesis and other books, often referring to God's name or a person's reputation. This concept is central to understanding biblical identity.
Definition: 1) name 1a) name 1b) reputation, fame, glory 1c) the Name (as designation of God) 1d) memorial, monument Aramaic equivalent: shum (שֻׁם "name" H8036)
Usage: Occurs in 771 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] base, (in-) fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report. See also: Genesis 2:11; Exodus 3:15; Deuteronomy 16:6.
סִ֝פְּר֗וּ
çâphar
H5608
"to recount"
V-Piel-Perf-3cp
This word refers to a scribe or secretary who records or inscribes information. It is used in the Bible to describe someone who counts or enumerates things. The KJV translates it as 'scribe, tell, writer'.
Definition: v 1) to count, recount, relate 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to count (things) 1a2) to number, take account of, reckon 1b) (Niphal) to be counted, be numbered 1c) (Piel) to recount, rehearse, declare 1c1) to recount (something), rehearse 1c2) to talk 1c3) to count exactly or accurately 1d) (Pual) to be recounted, be rehearsed, be related
Usage: Occurs in 154 OT verses. KJV: commune, (ac-) count; declare, number, [phrase] penknife, reckon, scribe, shew forth, speak, talk, tell (out), writer. See also: Genesis 15:5; Esther 8:9; Psalms 2:7.
נִפְלְאוֹתֶֽי/ךָ
pâlâʼ
H6381
"to wonder"
V-Niphal | Suff
This Hebrew word means to wonder or be amazed, often at something great or difficult. It describes God's power and miracles in the Bible, like in the book of Psalms. The KJV translates it as 'marvelous' or 'wonderful'.
Definition: 1) to be marvellous, be wonderful, be surpassing, be extraordinary, separate by distinguishing action 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to be beyond one's power, be difficult to do 1a2) to be difficult to understand 1a3) to be wonderful, be extraordinary 1a3a) marvellous (participle) 1b) (Piel) to separate (an offering) 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to do extraordinary or hard or difficult thing 1c2) to make wonderful, do wondrously 1d) (Hithpael) to show oneself wonderful or marvellous
Usage: Occurs in 69 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, (arise...too, be too) hard, hidden, things too high, (be, do, do a, shew) marvelous(-ly, -els, things, work), miracles, perform, separate, make singular, (be, great, make) wonderful(-ers, -ly, things, works), wondrous (things, works, -ly). See also: Genesis 18:14; Psalms 75:2; Psalms 9:2.
Study Notes — Psalms 75:2
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 75:2 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 75:2
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 75:2
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 75:2
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 75:2
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 75:2
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 75:2
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 75:2
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 75:2
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 75:2
- Sermons on Psalms 75:2
Context — God’s Righteous Judgment
1We give thanks to You, O God; we give thanks, for Your Name is near. The people declare Your wondrous works.
2“When I choose a time, I will judge fairly.
3When the earth and all its dwellers quake, it is I who bear up its pillars. Selah 4I say to the proud, ‘Do not boast,’ and to the wicked, ‘Do not lift up your horn.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Ecclesiastes 3:17 | I said in my heart, “God will judge the righteous and the wicked, since there is a time for every activity and every deed.” |
| 2 | Acts 17:31 | For He has set a day when He will judge the world with justice by the Man He has appointed. He has given proof of this to everyone by raising Him from the dead.” |
| 3 | Acts 1:7 | Jesus replied, “It is not for you to know times or seasons that the Father has fixed by His own authority. |
| 4 | John 7:6 | Therefore Jesus told them, “Although your time is always at hand, My time has not yet come. |
| 5 | Psalms 102:13 | You will rise up and have compassion on Zion, for it is time to show her favor— the appointed time has come. |
| 6 | 2 Samuel 2:4 | Then the men of Judah came to Hebron, and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah. And they told David, “It was the men of Jabesh-gilead who buried Saul.” |
| 7 | 2 Samuel 23:3–4 | The God of Israel spoke; the Rock of Israel said to me, ‘He who rules the people with justice, who rules in the fear of God, is like the light of the morning at sunrise of a cloudless dawn, the glistening after the rain on the sprouting grass of the earth.’ |
| 8 | Psalms 78:70–72 | He chose David His servant and took him from the sheepfolds; from tending the ewes He brought him to be shepherd of His people Jacob, of Israel His inheritance. So David shepherded them with integrity of heart and guided them with skillful hands. |
| 9 | 2 Samuel 8:15 | Thus David reigned over all Israel and administered justice and righteousness for all his people: |
| 10 | Psalms 101:2 | I will ponder the way that is blameless— when will You come to me? I will walk in my house with integrity of heart. |
Psalms 75:2 Summary
[This verse means that God will judge everything at the right time, and His judgment will be completely fair. He knows everything and sees everything, as stated in Jeremiah 23:24 and Hebrews 4:13, so we can trust that His decisions are always just. This gives us hope and comfort, knowing that God is in control and will make things right in the end, as mentioned in Romans 8:28 and 2 Thessalonians 1:6-7.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for God to 'choose a time' to judge?
This phrase suggests that God's timing is perfect and sovereign, as seen in Psalms 75:2, and is not limited by human understanding or schedules, as stated in Ecclesiastes 3:1 and Daniel 2:21.
How can we be sure that God will 'judge fairly'?
The Bible repeatedly affirms God's justice and righteousness, as in Deuteronomy 32:4 and Romans 3:26, giving us confidence that His judgments are always fair and just.
Is this verse talking about a specific event or time in history?
While the context of Psalms 75:2 is a declaration of God's power and justice, the verse itself does not specify a particular event, but rather emphasizes God's sovereign control over all things, as seen in Psalms 103:19 and Isaiah 46:10.
How does this verse relate to our daily lives?
This verse reminds us that God is in control and will ultimately bring justice, which should give us hope and comfort, as in Psalms 37:7 and Proverbs 3:5-6, and motivate us to live rightly and trust in His sovereignty.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need to trust in God's sovereign timing and judgment?
- How can I apply the principle of God's fair judgment to my own relationships and decisions?
- In what ways can I demonstrate my trust in God's sovereignty and justice in the face of uncertainty or injustice?
- What are some Bible verses or stories that illustrate God's fair and just judgment, and how can I learn from them?
- How does the promise of God's fair judgment impact my prayer life and my requests to Him?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 75:2
When I shall receive the congregation,.... Some render it, from the Arabic signification of the word, "the promise" (o); the Spirit promised, the gifts of the Spirit, which Christ received for men,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 75:2
When I shall receive the congregation I will judge uprightly. When I shall receive the congregation, I will judge uprightly - the reply of Yahweh to the thanksgiving prayer of His people.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 75:2
When I shall receive the congregation, to wit, the whole congregation, or body of thy people, to wit, all the tribes; which are now distracted and disordered by a civil war, which is a great hinderance to the administration of justice. Or, when I shall receive or obtain the appointment, i.e. what God hath appointed and promised to me, to wit, the full and firm possession of the kingdom; or, the time or place appointed by God for that work. Some make these and the following passages the words of God concerning his church or people; which seems not probable; partly because he speaks of God in the third person, as one distinct from him that speaks these words, ,8; and partly because it is evident that one and the same person speaks from hence to the end of the Psalm, and the ninth verse cannot be spoken by God. I will judge uprightly; I will not use my power tyrannically and wickedly, as Saul did, and as most other princes do; but holily and righteously, for the good of my people.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 75:2
Psalms 75:2 When I shall receive the congregation I will judge uprightly.Ver. 2. When I shall receive the congregation] i.e. The government of all the twelve tribes, as I believe I shall do shortly, according to God’ s promise to me by Samuel. I will judge uprightly] That a man is in truth, that he is in his own particular place and station, that he is really, that he is relatively.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 75:2
(2) When I.—Rather, When I have chosen my time, I will judge uprightly. This sense: “my time” being shown by the emphatic “I” of the Hebrew. (Comp. Acts 17:31.) The word rendered in the Authorised Version “congregation” (moed), has plainly here its first derivative sense of a set time, or “occasion.” (Comp. Psalms 102:13; Habakkuk 2:3.) So LXX. and Vulg. here; but Symmachus gives “synagogue.” It is quite clear that the speaker of these words is God Himself, who suddenly, as in Psalms 46:10, breaks in with the announcement of judgment. But how far the Divine utterance extends in the psalm is not quite clear. Some end it with Psalms 75:3; others with Psalms 75:5.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 75:2
Verse 2. When I shall receive the congregation] When the proper time is come that the congregation, my people of Israel, should be brought out of captivity, and received back into favour, I shall not only enlarge them, but punish their enemies. They shall be cut off and cast out, and become a more miserable people than those whom they now insult. I will destroy them as a nation, so that they shall never more be numbered among the empires of the earth.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 75:2
2, 3. God speaks, as in Psalms 46:10, and His words are virtually an answer to men’s thoughts. Men may have thought that He had abdicated His function as Judge of all the earth: not so: He was only waiting for the fitting moment for action.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 75:2
When I shall receive the congregation - The marginal rendering is, “Take a set time.” The phrase is thus rendered in most of the versions. So the Septuagint, “When I take the time” - ὅτανλάβωκαιρὸν hotan labō kairon.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 75:2
2. When I shall receive the congregation—We must certainly recognise the historic ground of Psa 75:2-3, before any spiritual or prophetic sense is admissible. The king is speaking to God.
Sermons on Psalms 75:2
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A Plea for Relief Part 4 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith begins by expressing a plea to God for relief from the adversary and the reproach of the enemy. He acknowledges God's power manifested in nature |
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God's Agency in War by A.W. Pink | A.W. Pink emphasizes God's sovereignty and agency in the affairs of nations, particularly in times of war and judgment. He argues that just as God punished nations in the Old Testa |
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Waiting for God's Time by Theodore Epp | Theodore Epp emphasizes the importance of waiting for God's timing, as illustrated by David's inquiry to the Lord before moving to Hebron. Epp explains that true communion with God |
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The Times of the World. 3:1-22 by W.J. Erdman | In this sermon by W.J. Erdman, the Preacher reflects on the fleeting nature of human life and the inscrutable ways of God's eternal purpose. He contemplates the limited understandi |
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The Eyes of God See It All by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the joy and assurance that comes from knowing God is sovereign and sees all injustices in the world. He reassures the righteous that God holds all power an |
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Jehovah Witnesses - Part 2 by Walter Martin | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of the triple point of water, where water exists simultaneously as a solid, liquid, and gas. He uses this scientific phenomenon to |
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Man's Chief End to Glorify God by Aeron Morgan | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that despite man's ability to harness the power of the sun and wind, he is spiritually fallen and in need of God. The preacher references Pa |