Psalm 74:17

17 You set all the boundaries of the earth;^[a] You made summer and winter.

Psalm 74:17 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 74:17

Thou hast set all the borders of the earth
Of the whole world, and each of the nations, as of the land of Canaan, so of others, ( Deuteronomy 32:8 ) , and even has fixed and settled the bounds of every man's habitation, ( Acts 17:26 ) ,

thou hast made summer and winter;
see ( Genesis 8:22 ) , which, taken literally, are great benefits to the world; and, figuratively understood, may represent the two dispensations of the law and Gospel; see ( Song of Solomon 2:11 Song of Solomon 2:12 ) , and the different frames of God's people when under temptations, and clouds, and darkness, and when they enjoy peace and comfort; and the different state of the church, when affected with affliction, persecution, false doctrine, deadness, and formality, which is now greatly the case; but there is a summer coming, when it will be otherwise; see ( Luke 21:30 Luke 21:31 ) .

Psalm 74:17 In-Context

15 You opened up springs and streams; You dried up ever-flowing rivers.

16 The day is Yours, also the night; You established the moon and the sun.

17 You set all the boundaries of the earth; You made summer and winter.

18 Remember this: the enemy has mocked the Lord, and a foolish people has insulted Your name.

19 Do not give the life of Your dove to beasts; do not forget the lives of Your poor people forever.

Footnotes

• [a] Jb 38:10-11; Pr 8:29; Jr 5:22
• [b] Ps 104:19; Gn 1:14; 8:22