1. eiV to teloV mh diafqeirhV yalmoV tw asaf wdhV
2. exomologhsomeqa soi o qeoV exomologhsomeqa kai epikalesomeqa to onoma sou
3. dihghsomai panta ta qaumasia sou otan labw kairon egw euquthtaV krinw
4. etakh h gh kai panteV oi katoikounteV en auth egw esterewsa touV stulouV authV diayalma
5. eipa toiV paranomousin mh paranomeite kai toiV amartanousin mh uyoute keraV
6. mh epairete eiV uyoV to keraV umwn mh laleite kata tou qeou adikian
7. oti oute apo exodwn oute apo dusmwn oute apo erhmwn orewn
8. oti o qeoV krithV estin touton tapeinoi kai touton uyoi
9. oti pothrion en ceiri kuriou oinou akratou plhreV kerasmatoV kai eklinen ek toutou eiV touto plhn o trugiaV autou ouk exekenwqh piontai panteV oi amartwloi thV ghV
10. egw de agalliasomai eiV ton aiwna yalw tw qew iakwb
11. kai panta ta kerata twn amartwlwn sugklasw kai uywqhsetai ta kerata tou dikaiou
Footnotes:
74:1 - The psalmist cries out to God in a moment of crisis, wondering why God seems distant. This anguish is an honest expression of human pain in the face of suffering and feelings of abandonment (see also Psalm 10:1 and Psalm 22:1).
74:2-3 - Remembering the people of Israel as God's heritage emphasizes the importance of the special relationship between God and His people. The invocation of the covenant is a call for divine intervention in times of need (see also Deuteronomy 7:6 and 1 Peter 2:9).
74:12-14 - The psalmist recalls God's mighty works, such as creation and deliverance from Egypt. This memory is a source of hope, reminding us that God is able to act powerfully in the midst of chaos (see also Psalm 77:11-14 and Exodus 15:1-3).
74:15-17 - The psalmist calls out to God to intervene in natural and social calamities. He acknowledges that God is the Lord of time and creation, pleading for the restoration and protection of His people (see also Psalm 89:9 and Jeremiah 14:22).
74:18-23 - The psalmist asks God not to forget His people and their enemies, reaffirming the need for justice. This final plea highlights the certainty that God will not abandon those who are faithful to Him (see also Psalm 9:12 and Romans 12:19).
Verses related to Salmos, 74:
Psalm 74, by Asaph, is a lament for the destruction of the temple. How do God's people respond to national devastation? This anguished text questions apparent divine abandonment, recalling God's mighty works in the past. The psalm addresses themes of judgment, covenant fidelity, and the longing for divine intervention. Psalm 74 offers a model for prayer in times of national crisis. Consider with us five biblical passages that resonate with the cry for restoration of this historic psalm.
Lamentations 2:7: "The Lord rejected his altar, he detested his sanctuary; He handed over the walls of his palaces into the hands of the enemy; They shouted in the House of the Lord, as on a feast day." - This lament over the destruction of the temple aligns with the lament in Psalm 74.
Daniel 9:17: "Now therefore, O our God, hear the prayer of your servant and his supplications, and make your face shine upon your desolate sanctuary, for the Lord's sake." - This prayer of Daniel for the destroyed sanctuary echoes the pleas of Psalm 74.
Exodus 14:21: "Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and the Lord, by a strong east wind that blew all that night, caused the sea to withdraw, turning it into dry land; and the waters were divided." - This account of God's power over nature reflects the psalmist's reminders in Psalm 74 of God's mighty works.
Revelation 11:2: "But leave the court outside the sanctuary and do not measure it, because it was given to the Gentiles; and these will trample the holy city for forty-two months." - This prophecy about the desecration of the temple echoes the concerns expressed in Psalm 74.
Isaiah 63:19: "We have been like those over whom you never ruled and like those who were never called by your name." - This lament from Isaiah reflects the feeling of abandonment expressed in Psalm 74.
FAQ:
What does the psalmist ask of God in Psalm 74?
The psalmist asks God to remember His people, for the land has been devastated and the temple destroyed by their enemies. (Psalm 74:1-3)
How does the psalmist describe the destruction of the temple?
The psalmist describes the destruction of the temple as a fierce attack, with enemies desecrating and burning God's sanctuary. (Psalm 74:4-8)
Why does the psalmist ask for God's intervention?
He asks God to rise up and defend His people, punishing the enemies who destroyed the temple and bringing justice. (Psalm 74:9-11)
How does the psalmist remember God's past works?
The psalmist recalls how God acted powerfully in the past, delivering Israel and destroying their enemies. (Psalm 74:12-17)
What does the psalmist cry out at the end of the psalm?
The psalmist cries out for God not to forget His people, asking Him to intervene to restore the land and the temple. (Psalm 74:18-23)
