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Psalm 75

Sal. 75:1 KJV (With Strong’s)

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<<To the chief Musician
natsach (Hebrew #5329)
properly, to glitter from afar, i.e. to be eminent (as a superintendent, especially of the Temple services and its music); also (as denominative from 5331), to be permanent
KJV usage: excel, chief musician (singer), oversee(-r), set forward.
Pronounce: naw-tsakh'
Origin: a primitive root
, μAl-taschith
'Al (Hebrew #516)
Thou must not destroy; probably the opening words to a popular song
KJV usage: Al-taschith.
Pronounce: tashcheth
Origin: from 408 and 7843
x, A Psalm
mizmowr (Hebrew #4210)
properly, instrumental music; by implication, a poem set to notes
KJV usage: psalm.
Pronounce: miz-more'
Origin: from 2167
or Song
shiyr (Hebrew #7892)
from 7891; a song; abstractly, singing
KJV usage: musical(-ick), X sing(-er, -ing), song.
Pronounce: sheer
Origin: or feminine shiyrah {shee-raw'}
νof Asaph
'Acaph (Hebrew #623)
collector; Asaph, the name of three Israelites, and of the family of the first
KJV usage: Asaph.
Pronounce: aw-sawf'
Origin: from 622
.>> Unto thee, O God
'elohiym (Hebrew #430)
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference to magistrates; and sometimes as a superlative
KJV usage: angels, X exceeding, God (gods)(-dess, -ly), X (very) great, judges, X mighty.
Pronounce: el-o-heem'
Origin: plural of 433
, do we give thanks
yadah (Hebrew #3034)
used only as denominative from 3027; literally, to use (i.e. hold out) the hand; physically, to throw (a stone, an arrow) at or away; especially to revere or worship (with extended hands); intensively, to bemoan (by wringing the hands)
KJV usage: cast (out), (make) confess(-ion), praise, shoot, (give) thank(-ful, -s, -sgiving).
Pronounce: yaw-daw'
Origin: a primitive root
, unto thee do we give thanks
yadah (Hebrew #3034)
used only as denominative from 3027; literally, to use (i.e. hold out) the hand; physically, to throw (a stone, an arrow) at or away; especially to revere or worship (with extended hands); intensively, to bemoan (by wringing the hands)
KJV usage: cast (out), (make) confess(-ion), praise, shoot, (give) thank(-ful, -s, -sgiving).
Pronounce: yaw-daw'
Origin: a primitive root
: for that thy name
shem (Hebrew #8034)
an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
KJV usage: + base, (in-)fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report.
Pronounce: shame
Origin: a primitive word (perhaps rather from 7760 through the idea of definite and conspicuous position; compare 8064)
is near
qarowb (Hebrew #7138)
from 7126; near (in place, kindred or time)
KJV usage: allied, approach, at hand, + any of kin, kinsfold(-sman), (that is) near (of kin), neighbour, (that is) next, (them that come) nigh (at hand), more ready, short(-ly).
Pronounce: kaw-robe'
Origin: or qarob {kaw-robe'}
thy wondrous works
pala' (Hebrew #6381)
properly, perhaps to separate, i.e. distinguish (literally or figuratively); by implication, to be (causatively, make) great, difficult, wonderful
KJV usage: accomplish, (arise...too, be too) hard, hidden, things too high, (be, do, do a, shew) marvelous(-ly, -els, things, work), miracles, perform, separate, make singular, (be, great, make) wonderful(-ers, -ly, things, works), wondrous (things, works, -ly).
Pronounce: paw-law'
Origin: a primitive root
declare
caphar (Hebrew #5608)
properly, to score with a mark as a tally or record, i.e. (by implication) to inscribe, and also to enumerate; intensively, to recount, i.e. celebrate
KJV usage: commune, (ac-)count; declare, number, + penknife, reckon, scribe, shew forth, speak, talk, tell (out), writer.
Pronounce: saw-far'
Origin: a primitive root
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Sal. 57•  (Sal. 57)
, title.
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or, Destroy not.
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or, for.

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Al-taschith,
Asaph,
God,
Music; Musicians; Musical Instruments,
Psalms,
Songs

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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1:  The prophet praises God.
2-3:  He promises to judge uprightly.
4-8:  He rebukes the proud by consideration of God's providence.
9-10:  He praises God, and promises to execute justice.
A.M. 3294.
B.C. 710.
(Title.)
Al-tas-chith.
or, Destroynot.
Sal. 57:1• 1Al Músico principal: sobre No destruyas: Michtam de David, cuando huyó de delante de Saúl á la cueva. Ten misericordia de mí, oh Dios, ten misericordia de mí; Porque en ti ha confiado mi alma, Y en la sombra de tus alas me ampararé, Hasta que pasen los quebrantos. (Sal. 57:1)
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Sal. 58:1• 1Al Músico principal: sobre No destruyas: Michtam de David. Oh congregación, ¿ pronunciáis en verdad justicia? ¿Juzgáis rectamente, hijos de los hombres? (Sal. 58:1)
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Sal. 58•  (Sal. 58)
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A Psalm.Some consider this Psalm to have been written by David on his accession to the throne over all Israel; others refer it to the time of the captivity, considering it as a continuation of the subject in the preceding; but Bp. Patrick and others are of opinion that it was composed by Asaph to commemorate the overthrow of Sennacherib's army, 2 Ki 19:1.of Asaph.
or, for Asaph. for that.
Sal. 76:1• 1Al Músico principal: sobre Neginoth: Salmo de Asaph: Canción. Dios es conocido en Judá: En Israel es grande su nombre. (Sal. 76:1)
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Sal. 138:2• 2Encorvaréme al templo de tu santuario, Y alabaré tu nombre por tu misericordia y tu verdad: Porque has hecho magnífico tu nombre, y tu dicho sobre todas las cosas. (Sal. 138:2)
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Éx. 23:21• 21Guárdate delante de él, y oye su voz; no le seas rebelde; porque él no perdonará vuestra rebelión: porque mi nombre está en él. (Éx. 23:21)
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Éx. 34:6‑7• 6Y pasando Jehová por delante de él, proclamó: Jehová, Jehová, fuerte, misericordioso, y piadoso; tardo para la ira, y grande en benignidad y verdad;
 7Que guarda la misericordia en millares, que perdona la iniquidad, la rebelión, y el pecado, y que de ningún modo justificará al malvado; que visita la iniquidad de los padres sobre los hijos y sobre los hijos de los hijos, sobre los terceros, y sobre los cuartos. (Éx. 34:6‑7)
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Jer. 10:6• 6No hay semejante á tí, oh Jehová; grande tú, y grande tu nombre en fortaleza. (Jer. 10:6)
wondrous.
Dt. 4:7,33‑34• 7Porque ¿qué gente grande hay que tenga los dioses cercanos á sí, como lo está Jehová nuestro Dios en todo cuanto le pedimos?
 33¿Ha oído pueblo la voz de Dios, que hablase de en medio del fuego, como tú la has oído, y vivido?
 34¿O ha Dios probado á venir á tomar para sí gente de en medio de otra gente, con pruebas, con señales, con milagros, y con guerra, y mano fuerte, y brazo extendido, y grandes espantos, según todas las cosas que hizo con vosotros Jehová vuestro Dios en Egipto ante tus ojos? (Dt. 4:7,33‑34)
• Book 3, Series 1. First part of the Indignation. (““The Placement of the Psalms in Prophecy”” by B. Anstey)
• {Overview} Faith gives thanks before {Christ’s kingdom} is set up, warning the presumptuous wicked, for God is the judge. (“Practical Reflections on the Psalms: Psalms 64-77” by J.N. Darby)
• This psalm opens with praise to God, for His wondrous works declare that the time is near when all that God is, as set forth in His Name, will be displayed in judgment. (“Psalms 75” by H. Smith)
• This psalm contains the Lord’s answer to the cry of the remnant in the previous psalm. He tells them (probably through the voice of prophets among them) that “when He shall reach a set time,” He will come in judgment on the enemies who have desolated the land. (“Book 3.” by B. Anstey)

J. N. Darby Translation

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To the chief Musician. ’Destroy not.’ A Psalm of Asaph: a Song. Unto thee we give thanks, O God, we give thanks; and thy name is near: thy marvellous works declare it.