Psalm 91 Study Notes
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91:8 Though the psalmist would be spared, he witnessed the Lord’s punishment (lit “repayment, retribution”) of the wicked. God executes judgment in proportion to the measure of evil.
91:9 On refuge, see notes at vv. 1, 4. The Hebrew word for dwelling place implies a remote, protected place (71:3; 90:1).
91:10 The word plague (“infection, hit, infestation”) reinforces the concept of serious physical threat (Lv 13:2; 14:3,32,54).
91:11-12 The Lord’s angels serve as his messengers and agents of his power outside the sanctuary (103:20; Gn 24:7; Heb 1:14). These divine beings have superior power, involving the ability to protect the Lord’s people from harm (Gn 19:10-11; 24:40; Is 63:9; Dn 3:28). On strike . . . a stone, see 121:3,7-8.
91:13 The metaphors of the predatory lion and the poisonous cobra suggest creatures that stalked their prey or hid in wait. In the ancient Near East, gods were often depicted as creatures.
91:14-16 Those who know God’s name are in covenant relationship with him. The Lord delivers, protects, answers, honors, satisfies, and reveals his salvation through the preservation and blessing of Israel (95:7-11).