King James Version

What Does Psalms 105:7 Mean?

Psalms 105:7 in the King James Version says “He is the LORD our God: his judgments are in all the earth. — study this verse from Psalms chapter 105 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.

He is the LORD our God: his judgments are in all the earth.

Psalms 105:7 · KJV


Context

5

Remember his marvellous works that he hath done; his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth;

6

O ye seed of Abraham his servant, ye children of Jacob his chosen.

7

He is the LORD our God: his judgments are in all the earth.

8

He hath remembered his covenant for ever, the word which he commanded to a thousand generations.

9

Which covenant he made with Abraham, and his oath unto Isaac;


Commentary

KJV Study Commentary
Confessing 'He is the LORD our God' affirms covenant relationship—He is not merely a god but Israel's God. Yet His judgments are 'in all the earth,' emphasizing universal sovereignty. God is both particularly Israel's God (covenant relationship) and universally earth's God (sovereign Creator). This tension between particular election and universal rule characterizes biblical theology. Christ came to Israel (Matt 15:24) yet brings salvation to all nations (Matt 28:19). The Reformed doctrine of election maintains God's particular grace within His universal sovereignty.

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Historical & Cultural Context

Ancient peoples typically viewed their gods as local or national deities. Israel's confession of Yahweh as both their covenant God and universal sovereign distinguished their theology radically.

Reflection Questions

  1. How do you hold together God's particular love for the church and His universal sovereignty over all creation?
  2. What does God's universal sovereignty mean for engaging with non-Christian authorities and institutions?

Original Language Analysis

Hebrew · 6 words
ה֭וּא1 of 6
H1931

he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo

יְהוָ֣ה2 of 6

He is the LORD

H3068

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

אֱלֹהֵ֑ינוּ3 of 6

our God

H430

gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of

בְּכָל4 of 6
H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

הָ֝אָ֗רֶץ5 of 6

are in all the earth

H776

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

מִשְׁפָּטָֽיו׃6 of 6

his judgments

H4941

properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, ind


Study Guide

Historical Context

This verse is found in the book of Psalms. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.

Theological Significance

Psalms 105:7 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.

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