Psalms 76:7
Psalms 76:7 in Multiple Translations
You alone are to be feared. When You are angry, who can stand before You?
Thou, even thou, art to be feared: and who may stand in thy sight when once thou art angry?
Thou, even thou, art to be feared; And who may stand in thy sight when once thou art angry?
You, you are to be feared; who may keep his place before you in the time of your wrath?
You are terrifying—who can stand before you when you are angry?
Thou, euen thou art to be feared: and who shall stand in thy sight, when thou art angrie!
Thou, fearful [art] Thou, And who doth stand before Thee, Since Thou hast been angry!
You, even you, are to be feared. Who can stand in your sight when you are angry?
Thou, even thou, art to be feared: and who may stand in thy sight when once thou art angry?
And I meditated in the night with my own heart: and I was exercised and I swept my spirit.
But you cause everyone to be afraid. When you are angry and you punish people, no one can [RHQ] endure it.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 76:7
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Psalms 76:7 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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מִ֭/גַּעֲרָ֣תְ/ךָ
אֱלֹהֵ֣י
יַעֲקֹ֑ב
נִ֝רְדָּ֗ם
וְ/רֶ֣כֶב
וָ/סֽוּס
מִ֭/גַּעֲרָ֣תְ/ךָ
gᵉʻârâh
H1606
rebuke
Prep | N-fs | Suff
אֱלֹהֵ֣י
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
N-mp
יַעֲקֹ֑ב
Yaʻăqôb
H3290
Jacob
N-proper
נִ֝רְדָּ֗ם
râdam
H7290
to sleep
V-Niphal
וְ/רֶ֣כֶב
rekeb
H7393
chariot
Conj | N-ms
וָ/סֽוּס
çûwç
H5483
swallow
Conj | N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 76:7
מִ֭/גַּעֲרָ֣תְ/ךָ
gᵉʻârâh
H1606
"rebuke"
Prep | N-fs | Suff
A rebuke is a stern warning or correction, often given to someone who has done wrong. It is a way of reproof, aiming to guide the person back to the right path.
Definition: a rebuke, reproof
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: rebuke(-ing), reproof. See also: 2 Samuel 22:16; Proverbs 13:8; Psalms 18:16.
אֱלֹהֵ֣י
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.
יַעֲקֹ֑ב
Yaʻăqôb
H3290
"Jacob"
N-proper
This word is the name of a person, Jacob, a key figure in the Bible. He was the son of Isaac and Rebekah, and the father of many tribes of Israel. The KJV simply translates it as Jacob.
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 Another name of yis.ra.el (יִשְׂרָאֵל "Israel" H3478) § Jacob = "heel holder" or "supplanter" son of Isaac, grandson of Abraham, and father of the 12 patriarchs of the tribes of Israel
Usage: Occurs in 319 OT verses. KJV: Jacob. See also: Genesis 25:26; Genesis 34:1; Psalms 14:7.
נִ֝רְדָּ֗ם
râdam
H7290
"to sleep"
V-Niphal
To sleep deeply or be in a coma means to be unconscious or in a heavy sleep. This can be a natural sleep or a sleep-like state caused by illness or injury.
Definition: (Niphal) to be asleep, be unconscious, be in heavy sleep, fall into heavy sleep, be fast asleep
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: (be fast a-, be in a deep, cast into a dead, that) sleep(-er, -eth). See also: Judges 4:21; Daniel 8:18; Psalms 76:7.
וְ/רֶ֣כֶב
rekeb
H7393
"chariot"
Conj | N-ms
The Hebrew word for chariot refers to a vehicle, team of horses, or cavalry. It is also used to describe the upper millstone in a grinding mill. Chariots were important in biblical times for transportation and war.
Definition: : chariot 1) a team, chariot, chariotry, mill-stone, riders 1a) chariotry, chariots 1b) chariot (single) 1c) upper millstone (as riding on lower millstone) 1d) riders, troop (of riders), horsemen, pair of horsemen, men riding, ass-riders, camel-riders Also means: re.khev (רֶ֫כֶב ": millstone" H7393H)
Usage: Occurs in 104 OT verses. KJV: chariot, (upper) millstone, multitude (from the margin), wagon. See also: Genesis 50:9; 2 Kings 8:21; Psalms 20:8.
וָ/סֽוּס
çûwç
H5483
"swallow"
Conj | N-ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a horse, often referring to chariot horses. It also describes a swallow due to its swift flight, as seen in the book of Jeremiah. The word is used to describe strong and fast animals.
Definition: swallow, swift
Usage: Occurs in 130 OT verses. KJV: crane, horse (-back, -hoof). Compare H6571 (פָּרָשׁ). See also: Genesis 47:17; Psalms 76:7; Psalms 20:8.
Study Notes — Psalms 76:7
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 76:7 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 76:7
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 76:7
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 76:7
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 76:7
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 76:7
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 76:7
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 76:7
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 76:7
- Sermons on Psalms 76:7
Context — God’s Name Is Great in Israel
5The valiant lie plundered; they sleep their last sleep. No men of might could lift a hand.
6At Your rebuke, O God of Jacob, both horse and rider lie stunned.
7You alone are to be feared. When You are angry, who can stand before You?
8From heaven You pronounced judgment, and the earth feared and was still 9when God rose up to judge, to save all the lowly of the earth. SelahCross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Nahum 1:6 | Who can withstand His indignation? Who can endure His burning anger? His wrath is poured out like fire; even rocks are shattered before Him. |
| 2 | Psalms 2:12 | Kiss the Son, lest He be angry and you perish in your rebellion, when His wrath ignites in an instant. Blessed are all who take refuge in Him. |
| 3 | Psalms 89:7 | In the council of the holy ones, God is greatly feared, and awesome above all who surround Him. |
| 4 | Revelation 15:4 | Who will not fear You, O Lord, and glorify Your name? For You alone are holy. All nations will come and worship before You, for Your righteous acts have been revealed.” |
| 5 | Matthew 10:28 | Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell. |
| 6 | Psalms 90:11 | Who knows the power of Your anger? Your wrath matches the fear You are due. |
| 7 | Ezra 9:15 | O LORD, God of Israel, You are righteous! For we remain this day as a remnant. Here we are before You in our guilt, though because of it no one can stand before You.” |
| 8 | Jeremiah 10:7–10 | Who would not fear You, O King of nations? This is Your due. For among all the wise men of the nations, and in all their kingdoms, there is none like You. But they are altogether senseless and foolish, instructed by worthless idols made of wood! Hammered silver is brought from Tarshish, and gold from Uphaz— the work of a craftsman from the hands of a goldsmith. Their clothes are blue and purple, all fashioned by skilled workers. But the LORD is the true God; He is the living God and eternal King. The earth quakes at His wrath, and the nations cannot endure His indignation. |
| 9 | Revelation 6:16–17 | And they said to the mountains and the rocks, “Fall on us and hide us from the face of the One seated on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb. For the great day of Their wrath has come, and who is able to withstand it?” |
| 10 | 1 Corinthians 10:22 | Are we trying to provoke the Lord to jealousy? Are we stronger than He? |
Psalms 76:7 Summary
Psalms 76:7 teaches us that God is the only one who deserves our fear and respect, and when He is angry, no one can stand before Him. This verse reminds us of the importance of living in obedience to God's will and seeking forgiveness when we sin, as seen in (1 John 1:9) and (Psalm 51:17). By fearing God and respecting His power, we can live in a way that is pleasing to Him and experience His mercy and forgiveness. As we reflect on this verse, we are encouraged to examine our hearts and actions, and to seek a deeper reverence for God's authority in our daily lives, just as we see in (Deuteronomy 10:12-13).
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to fear God in Psalms 76:7?
To fear God means to have a deep reverence and respect for His power and authority, as seen in Psalms 76:7, and to live in obedience to His will, as commanded in Deuteronomy 10:12-13 and Proverbs 1:7.
Why is God's anger so significant in this verse?
God's anger is significant because it is a display of His holy and just nature, as seen in Psalms 76:7, and it should prompt us to examine our own hearts and actions, as warned in Hebrews 10:31 and Revelation 6:17.
Can anyone stand before God when He is angry?
According to Psalms 76:7, no one can stand before God when He is angry, emphasizing the importance of seeking forgiveness and mercy through faith in Jesus Christ, as taught in Romans 5:1-2 and 1 John 1:9.
How does this verse relate to God's judgment?
This verse is connected to God's judgment, as seen in the surrounding context of Psalms 76:5-10, where God's wrath and judgment are poured out on those who oppose Him, and it serves as a reminder of the importance of humility and repentance, as encouraged in 1 Peter 5:6-7 and Psalm 51:17.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need to fear God and obey His commands?
- How can I cultivate a deeper reverence for God's power and authority in my daily life?
- What are some ways I can examine my heart and actions to ensure I am living in a way that is pleasing to God?
- How can I seek forgiveness and mercy from God when I have sinned, and what does this process look like in my life?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 76:7
Thou, even thou, art to be feared,.... By his own people with reverence and godly fear, because of his greatness and goodness; and to be dreaded by his enemies; which seems to be the sense here, as
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 76:7
Thou art more glorious and excellent than the mountains of prey.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 76:7
Stand in thy sight, to wit, to contend with thee. Standing is here opposed to flight or failing before the enemy. See .
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 76:7
Psalms 76:7 Thou, [even] thou, [art] to be feared: and who may stand in thy sight when once thou art angry?Ver. 7. Thou, even thou, art to be feared] Herodotus saith, that under Sennacherib’ s statue in Egypt, was written, Let him that looketh upon me learn to fear God, Eμετιςεσορεωνευσεβηςεστω. And who may stand in thy sight?] Thou canst look them to death.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 76:7
Verse 7. Thou, even thou, art to be feared] The Hebrew is simple, but very emphatic: אתה נורא אתה attah nora attah, "Thou art terrible; thou art." The repetition of the pronoun deepens the sense. When once thou art angry?] Literally, From the time thou art angry. In the moment thy wrath is kindled, in that moment judgment is executed. How awful is this consideration! If one hundred and eighty-five thousand men were in one moment destroyed by the wrath of God, canst thou, thou poor, miserable, feeble sinner, resist his will, and turn aside his thunder!
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 76:7
7–9. It was the irresistible judgement of God.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 76:7
Thou, even thou, art to be feared - To be had in reverence or veneration. The repetition of the word “thou” is emphatic, as if the mind paused at the mention of God, and remained in a state of reverence, repeating the thought.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 76:7
7. When once thou art angry—From the moment of thy anger, or when once thine anger forms itself into a purpose. Time, with God, is nothing.
Sermons on Psalms 76:7
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The Worst Sin by William Blackburn | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of making a choice between life and death, heaven and hell. He urges the audience to come to Jesus and let Him pay for their |
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Exposition on Psalm 77 by St. Augustine | St. Augustine preaches about the Psalms, interpreting the congregation as those who leap over to reach Christ Jesus, emphasizing the importance of seeking God for Himself and not j |
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Eagle Edom Will Come Down by John Piper | John Piper preaches on the book of Obadiah, the shortest Old Testament book, which delivers a prophecy against Edom and focuses on the vindication of Israel and the establishment o |
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They Will Not Believe It Until They Feel It! by Thomas Brooks | Thomas Brooks emphasizes the urgency of fleeing from the coming wrath of God, which is the greatest evil that can befall a soul. He warns that many will not believe in this wrath u |
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The Wrath to Come by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon delivers a powerful sermon titled 'The Wrath to Come,' emphasizing the contrast between the peace experienced by Christians and the impending judgment awaiting sinner |
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His Wrath by Catherine Booth | Catherine Booth preaches about the impending great day of God's wrath, drawing parallels to past instances of divine judgment such as the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, the flo |
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The Anger and the Goodness. by Horatius Bonar | Horatius Bonar emphasizes the duality of God's nature, focusing on His anger and goodness as depicted in Nahum 1:6-7. He explains that God's anger is real, righteous, dreadful, and |