Psalms 74:17

17 You set all the limits on the earth; you created summer and winter.

Psalms 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 ) .

Psalms 74:17 In-Context

15 You opened up the springs and streams and made the flowing rivers run dry.

16 Both the day and the night are yours; you made the sun and the moon.

17 You set all the limits on the earth; you created summer and winter.

18 Lord, remember how the enemy insulted you. Remember how those foolish people made fun of you.

19 Do not give us, your doves, to those wild animals. Never forget your poor people.