Psalms 50:7

7 (49-7) Hear, O my people, and I will speak: O Israel, and I will testify to thee: I am God, thy God.

Psalms 50:7 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 50:7

Hear, O my people
This is an address to the people of the Jews, whom God had chosen to be his people above all others, and who professed themselves to be his people; but now a "loammi", ( Hosea 1:9 ) , was about to be written upon them, being a people uncircumcised in heart and ears, refusing to hear the great Prophet of the church, him that spake from heaven;

and I will speak:
by way of accusation and charge, and in judgment against them for their sins and transgressions;

O Israel, and I will testify against thee;
or "to thee" F20; to thy face produce witnesses, and bring sufficient evidence to prove the things laid to thy charge,

I [am] God, [even] thy God;
which is an aggravation of their sin against him, and is the reason why they should hearken to him; see ( Psalms 81:10-12 ) .


FOOTNOTES:

F20 (Kb) "tibi", V. L. Vatablus; so Ainsworth.

Psalms 50:7 In-Context

5 (49-5) Gather ye together his saints to him: who set his covenant before sacrifices.
6 (49-6) And the heavens shall declare his justice: for God is judge.
7 (49-7) Hear, O my people, and I will speak: O Israel, and I will testify to thee: I am God, thy God.
8 (49-8) I will not reprove thee for thy sacrifices: and thy burnt offerings are always in my sight.
9 (49-9) I will not take calves out of thy house: nor he goats out of thy flocks.
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