Psalm 90:2 Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever you had formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, you are God. The phrase נשׂא בחיקו is used in other instances of loving nurture, Numbers 11:12; Isaiah 40:11. A Peacemakers 7 Day Devotional Part 3. Why should we tremble at the anger of the whole world? In this Eternal One there is a safe abode for the successive generations of men. Study the bible online using commentary on Psalm 90:2 and more! The earth and the world - The word "earth" here is used to denote the world as distinguished either from heaven Genesis 1:1, or from the sea Genesis 1:10. His conclusion, of course, is that man and God look at time from entirely different perspectives. A. Verse 2. E. This Psalm has several words (and phrases) denoting time. Can this be proved and KJV NKJV NLT NIV ESV CSB NASB. The time of God is also brought into the picture—His time is eternal, “from everlasting to everlasting.”2In contrast, verse three states that man will be destroyed, giving reference to inevitable death. are just like yesterday when it is past, like a watch in the night. 2 Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, thou art God. Psalm 90:2 2 v Before the w ... Get beautiful Bible art delivered to your inbox. Psalms 90:2 Context. We'll send you an email with steps on how to reset your password. 3 Thou turnest man to destruction; and sayest, Return, ye children of men. Can it be that the כל is perhaps a mutilation of כּלמּת, after Ezekiel 36:15, as Bttcher suggests? Duraimony Dickson on Aug 1, 2020. based on 1 rating. Gordon Churchyard. Proverbs 8:31.). -- The consideration of God's eternity may serve. Why then should we fear if this God favours us? The mind cannot take in a grander thought than that there is one eternal and immutable Being. At any period in the past, during the existence of the earth, or the heavens, or before either was formed, he existed, with all the attributes essential to Deity; at any period in the future - during the existence of the earth and the heavens, or beyond - far as the mind can reach into the future, and even beyond that - he will still exist unchanged, with all the attributes of Deity. (c) "antequam parturiret terra", Syr. (c) You have chosen us to be your people before the foundations of the world were laid. The Story Short Film. We have a Lord so mighty that at his word all things sprang into being. Or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world; or thou gavest birth to the earth and the world, Even from everlasting to everlasting thou art God, Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers, Keil and Delitzsch Biblical Commentary on the Old Testament. The notes explain words with a *star by them. 2. Enduring Word Bible Commentary Psalm 90 Psalm 90 – The Prayer of Moses in the Wilderness This psalm is titled A Prayer of Moses the man of God. In this way this description of God is consolatory, and trembling spirits ought to look to this consolation in their temptations and dangers. With these significant words, עקּבות משׁיחך, the Third Book of the Psalms dies away. From everlasting to everlasting, thou art God. (Read Psalm 90:12-17) Those who would learn true wisdom, must pray for Divine instruction, must beg to be taught by the Holy Spirit; and for comfort and joy in the returns of God's favour. Verse 2. The idea is, that he was always, and ever will be, God: the God; the true God; the only God; the unchangeable God. PSALM 90 * God’s Eternity and Human Frailty. Psalm 90:1-10. Learn more. No Doubt. The phrase נשׂא בחיקו is used in other instances of loving nurture, Numbers 11:12; Isaiah 40:11. 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