Psalms 74:17

17 You decided where the borders of the earth would be. You made both 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 streams and springs. You dried up rivers that flow all year long.

16 You rule over the day and the night. You created the sun and the moon.

17 You decided where the borders of the earth would be. You made both summer and winter.

18 Lord, remember how your enemies have made fun of you. Remember how foolish people have attacked you with their words.

19 Don't hand Israel, your dove, over to those wild animals. Don't forget your suffering people forever.