Psalms 76:2
Psalms 76:2 in Multiple Translations
His tent is in Salem, His dwelling place in Zion.
In Salem also is his tabernacle, and his dwelling place in Zion.
In Salem also is his tabernacle, And his dwelling-place in Zion.
In Salem is his tent, his resting-place in Zion.
He lives in Jerusalem; his home is in Zion.
For in Shalem is his Tabernacle, and his dwelling in Zion.
And His tabernacle is in Salem, And His habitation in Zion.
His tabernacle is also in Salem. His dwelling place in Zion.
In Salem also is his tabernacle, and his dwelling place in Zion.
I cried to the Lord with my voice; to God with my voice, and he gave ear to me.
His home is in Jerusalem; he lives on Zion Hill.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 76:2
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Psalms 76:2 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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נוֹדָ֣ע
בִּֽ/יהוּדָ֣ה
אֱלֹהִ֑ים
בְּ֝/יִשְׂרָאֵ֗ל
גָּד֥וֹל
שְׁמֽ/וֹ
נוֹדָ֣ע
yâdaʻ
H3045
to know
V-Niphal
בִּֽ/יהוּדָ֣ה
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
Judah
Prep | N-proper
אֱלֹהִ֑ים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
N-mp
בְּ֝/יִשְׂרָאֵ֗ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
Israel
Prep | N-proper
גָּד֥וֹל
gâdôwl
H1419
Great (Sea)
Adj
שְׁמֽ/וֹ
shêm
H8034
name
N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 76:2
נוֹדָ֣ע
yâdaʻ
H3045
"to know"
V-Niphal
The Hebrew word for to know means to ascertain by seeing, and is used in many senses, including to learn, perceive, and recognize, as seen in various KJV translations.
Definition: 1) to know 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to know 1a1a) to know, learn to know 1a1b) to perceive 1a1c) to perceive and see, find out and discern 1a1d) to discriminate, distinguish 1a1e) to know by experience 1a1f) to recognise, admit, acknowledge, confess 1a1g) to consider 1a2) to know, be acquainted with 1a3) to know (a person carnally) 1a4) to know how, be skilful in 1a5) to have knowledge, be wise 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be made known, be or become known, be revealed 1b2) to make oneself known 1b3) to be perceived 1b4) to be instructed 1c) (Piel) to cause to know 1d) (Poal) to cause to know 1e) (Pual) 1e1) to be known 1e2) known, one known, acquaintance (participle) 1f) (Hiphil) to make known, declare 1g) (Hophal) to be made known 1h) (Hithpael) to make oneself known, reveal oneself Aramaic equivalent: ye.da (יְדַע "to know" H3046)
Usage: Occurs in 874 OT verses. KJV: acknowledge, acquaintance(-ted with), advise, answer, appoint, assuredly, be aware, (un-) awares, can(-not), certainly, comprehend, consider, [idiom] could they, cunning, declare, be diligent, (can, cause to) discern, discover, endued with, familiar friend, famous, feel, can have, be (ig-) norant, instruct, kinsfolk, kinsman, (cause to let, make) know, (come to give, have, take) knowledge, have (knowledge), (be, make, make to be, make self) known, [phrase] be learned, [phrase] lie by man, mark, perceive, privy to, [idiom] prognosticator, regard, have respect, skilful, shew, can (man of) skill, be sure, of a surety, teach, (can) tell, understand, have (understanding), [idiom] will be, wist, wit, wot. See also: Genesis 3:5; Leviticus 5:4; Judges 21:12.
בִּֽ/יהוּדָ֣ה
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
"Judah"
Prep | 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.
אֱלֹהִ֑ים
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.
בְּ֝/יִשְׂרָאֵ֗ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
"Israel"
Prep | 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.
גָּד֥וֹל
gâdôwl
H1419
"Great (Sea)"
Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means something or someone great, whether in size, age, or importance. It appears in descriptions of the Great Sea and the Philistines. The word is used to convey a sense of magnitude or grandeur.
Definition: adj great Also named: pe.lish.ti (פְּלִשְׁתִּי "(Sea of the )Philistines" H6430I)
Usage: Occurs in 499 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] aloud, elder(-est), [phrase] exceeding(-ly), [phrase] far, (man of) great (man, matter, thing,-er,-ness), high, long, loud, mighty, more, much, noble, proud thing, [idiom] sore, ([idiom]) very. See also: Genesis 1:16; Joshua 7:26; 1 Kings 20:13.
שְׁמֽ/וֹ
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.
Study Notes — Psalms 76:2
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 76:2 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 76:2
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 76:2
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 76:2
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 76:2
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 76:2
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 76:2
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 76:2
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 76:2
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 76:2
- Sermons on Psalms 76:2
Context — God’s Name Is Great in Israel
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Genesis 14:18 | Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine—since he was priest of God Most High — |
| 2 | Isaiah 12:6 | Cry out and sing, O citizen of Zion, for great among you is the Holy One of Israel.” |
| 3 | Psalms 132:13–14 | For the LORD has chosen Zion; He has desired it for His home: “This is My resting place forever and ever; here I will dwell, for I have desired this home. |
| 4 | 2 Chronicles 6:6 | But now I have chosen Jerusalem for My Name to be there, and I have chosen David to be over My people Israel.’ |
| 5 | Hebrews 7:1–2 | This Melchizedek was king of Salem and priest of God Most High. He met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him, and Abraham apportioned to him a tenth of everything. First, his name means “king of righteousness.” Then also, “king of Salem” means “king of peace.” |
| 6 | Psalms 27:5 | For in the day of trouble He will hide me in His shelter; He will conceal me under the cover of His tent; He will set me high upon a rock. |
| 7 | Psalms 9:11 | Sing praises to the LORD, who dwells in Zion; proclaim His deeds among the nations. |
| 8 | Lamentations 2:6 | He has laid waste His tabernacle like a garden booth; He has destroyed His place of meeting. The LORD has made Zion forget her appointed feasts and Sabbaths. In His fierce anger He has despised both king and priest. |
Psalms 76:2 Summary
This verse tells us that God's home is with His people, in a special place called Zion. It means that God wants to be close to us and live among us, just like He did with the Israelites in the Old Testament, as seen in Exodus 25:8. God's presence gives us comfort, protection, and strength, and we can trust in His power and love, just as the psalmist does in Psalms 76:3. By remembering that God is our refuge and dwelling place, we can find peace and confidence in His care for us, as promised in Psalms 46:1.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of Salem and Zion in Psalms 76:2?
Salem and Zion refer to Jerusalem, the city where God dwells among His people, as seen in Psalms 2:6 and Isaiah 8:18, emphasizing God's presence and protection over His people.
Is this verse talking about a physical tent or dwelling place?
While God does not need a physical structure to dwell in, this verse symbolizes God's spiritual presence and habitation among His people, much like the tabernacle in Exodus 25:8 and the temple in 1 Kings 8:13.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the chapter?
Psalms 76:2 sets the stage for the rest of the chapter, which describes God's power and protection over His people, as seen in Psalms 76:3, where He shatters the weapons of war, demonstrating His might and care for those who trust in Him.
What can we learn about God's character from this verse?
This verse reveals God's desire to be among His people, to dwell with them, and to be their refuge and strength, as seen in Psalms 46:1 and Psalms 91:2, highlighting His loving and protective nature.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to you that God's tent is in Salem and His dwelling place is in Zion, and how does this impact your understanding of God's presence in your life?
- How can you apply the concept of God's dwelling place to your own life, making your heart and mind a place where God can reside?
- What are some ways you can trust in God's power and protection, just as the psalmist does in this chapter, and how can you reflect on His faithfulness in your life?
- In what ways can you seek to make your community or church a place where God's presence is felt, just as Salem and Zion were in biblical times?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 76:2
In Salem also is his tabernacle,.... That is, in Jerusalem, as the Targum expresses it, where the tabernacle of Moses and the ark of the covenant were, and afterwards the temple of Solomon, which the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 76:2
In Salem also is his tabernacle, and his dwelling place in Zion. In Salem also is his tabernacle. His temple took the place of the "tabernacle" which had originally stood on Zion in David's time.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 76:2
In Salem; in Jerusalem, which was anciently called Salem, . Zion; largely so called, as it includes Moriah, an adjoining hill, or another branch of the same hill.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 76:2
Psalms 76:2 In Salem also is his tabernacle, and his dwelling place in Zion.Ver. 2. In Salem also is his tabernacle] i.e. In Jerusalem, which was first called Salem, Genesis 14:18 Hebrews 7:1. Secondly, Jebus, 1 Chronicles 11:4 Joshua 15:8; Joshua 18:28. Thirdly, Jerusalem, Joshua 15:63 2 Samuel 5:6, not as if ιερον Sολυμων, or Sολομωντος, Solomon’ s temple (as Hegesippus would have it, and hence likely came the aspiration Hierusalem), but from that famous Jehovahjireh, Genesis 22:14; Genesis 22:2; which Jireh being added to Salem, maketh it Jerusalem, the vision of peace. Here God was pleased to pitch his tabernacle, movable, and mean, in respect of God’ s greatness, 1 Kings 8:27. And his dwellingplace in Zion] Which therefore will save and see to, as every man doth to the place of his habitation. Lustrum eius, q.d. In Zion desidet ut leo ad praedam paratus (Metaph.).
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 76:2
(2) Salem.—The LXX. and Vulgate translate “his place was in peace,” and possibly the poet may use the word Salem with the thought in his mind of the peace won by God for Judah, or, again, it may be only a poet’s preference for an ancient over a modern name; but the identification of the Salem of Gen 14:18 with Jerusalem is too doubtful to allow much weight to this view. (See the whole question discussed in Sir G. Grove’s article on “Salem,” in Smith’s Bibl. Dict.) Tabernacle . . . dwelling-place.—These renderings quite obliterate the image, which is that of a beast of prey crouching ready for its spring. Translate, “In Salem is his covert, And his lair in Sion.” and for these meanings of the Hebrew words sokh and meônah comp. Psalms 10:9; Jeremiah 25:38; Psalms 104:22; Amos 3:4.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 76:2
Verse 2. In Salem also is his tabernacle] Salem was the ancient name of Jebus, afterward called Jerusalem. Here was the tabernacle set up; but afterwards, when the temple was built on Mount Zion, there was his habitation. The Psalm was evidently composed after the building of Solomon's temple.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 76:2
2. And he hath set his pavilion in Salem, And his habitation in Zion. For the words pavilion and habitation applied to the Temple see Psalms 27:5; Psalms 68:5. The words may however mean the covert and lair of a lion (Psalms 10:9; Psalms 104:22; Amos 3:4); and it is possible that the Psalmist intends to describe God as the lion of Judah, who has issued forth from His lair, and seized His prey. Cp. Psalms 76:4, and the simile in Isaiah 31:4. Salem is either an old name for Jerusalem (Genesis 14:18), or a poetical abbreviation. The name means ‘unharmed,’ ‘at peace,’ and it is doubtless used with allusion to the recent escape of Zion from destruction (Isaiah 33:20).
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 76:2
In Salem also - This was the ancient name for Jerusalem, and is evidently so used here. It continued to be given to the town until the time of David, when it was called “Jerusalem.” See the notes at Isaiah 1:1.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 76:2
2. Salem—The ancient name of Jerusalem, here poetically recalled.Genesis 14:18; Hebrews 7:1.
Sermons on Psalms 76:2
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(Blood Covenant) 1 - Blood Covenant by Milton Green | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding the covenant between God and His people. The speaker refers to various passages in the Bible, such as Genesis |
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Sermons on Job #1 (Introduction) by John Calvin | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of serving God in spirit and truth, as stated in John 4:24. He refers to Jeremiah 5:1, where God calls for people who seek tr |
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3 Characteristics of God's Servants by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of serving the Lord and highlights three aspects of serving Him. Firstly, he warns against negative influences such as the pow |
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1992 Missions Conference Talk - Part 3 by Richard Wurmbrand | This sermon delves into the topic of abortion, urging listeners to consider the perspective of the fetus and the sanctity of life. It emphasizes the need to listen to God's guidanc |
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(Genesis) - Part 14 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on Genesis 13 and the consequences of Abraham's journey to Egypt. One result of this journey was that Abraham became rich, which initially seem |
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Melchizedek by Carl Armerding | In this sermon, the preacher discusses various themes and events from the Bible. He starts by mentioning a woman who has done something significant before his burial, possibly refe |
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Arab-04 Complete Consecration by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding the great saga and drama of the last days for the Church of the Last Days. The Church cannot be ignorant or i |