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Themes in Psalm 89

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Themes in Psalm 89

Psalm 89:1 (show verse)

A Maskil of Ethan the Ezrahite.I will sing about the Lord’s faithful love forever;
I will proclaim Your faithfulness to all generations
with my mouth.

Faithfulness » Of God
God, Faithfulness of » Should be proclaimed
God » Of israel » Faithfulness of
Music » Maschil » This musical sign occurs in the titles of
Praise » Is due to God on account of » His mercy

Psalm 89:2 (show verse)

For I will declare,
“Faithful love is built up forever;
You establish Your faithfulness in the heavens.”

God, Faithfulness of » Declared to be » Established

Psalm 89:3 (show verse)

The Lord said,
“I have made a covenant with My chosen one;
I have sworn an oath to David My servant:

The Covenant » Made with » David
David » King of israel » Desires to build a temple, is forbidden, but receives God's promise that his seed should reign forever
The promises of God » Made to » David
The promises of God » Confirmed by an oath

Psalm 89:4 (show verse)

‘I will establish your offspring forever
and build up your throne for all generations.’”Selah

Psalm 89:5 (show verse)

Lord, the heavens praise Your wonders—
Your faithfulness also—
in the assembly of the holy ones.

God, Faithfulness of » Manifested » Should be magnified
Praise » Is due to God on account of » His wonderful works

Psalm 89:6 (show verse)

For who in the skies can compare with the Lord?
Who among the heavenly beings is like the Lord?

God » Mercy of » None like

Psalm 89:7 (show verse)

God is greatly feared in the council of the holy ones,
more awe-inspiring than all who surround Him.

Church » Also called » Assembly of the saints
Godly Fear » Necessary to » The worship of God
God » Remember » Reverence for
Names » Of the church » Assembly of the saints
Reverence » Godly » Awe » For God and sacred things encouraged
Worship » Divinity of Christ » True attitude in
true and false Worship » Divinity of Christ of heavenly bodies » Of God, universal

Psalm 89:8 (show verse)

Lord God of Hosts,
who is strong like You, Lord?
Your faithfulness surrounds You.

Earth » Earth belonging to the lord
God, Faithfulness of » Declared to be » Incomparable
Heaven/the heavens » The heavens belonging to the lord
Power » Of God » Described as » Incomparable
World » The lord creating the world

Psalm 89:9 (show verse)

You rule the raging sea;
when its waves surge, You still them.

Earth » Earth belonging to the lord
Heaven/the heavens » The heavens belonging to the lord
Power » Divine power over nature exhibited by Christ, general examples of » The tempest stilled
the Sea » God » Stills, by his power
World » The lord creating the world

Psalm 89:10 (show verse)

You crushed Rahab like one who is slain;
You scattered Your enemies with Your powerful arm.

Earth » Earth belonging to the lord
Egypt » Called » Rahab
Egypt » Rahab
Heaven/the heavens » The heavens belonging to the lord
Rahab » A symbolic name applied to egypt
World » The lord creating the world

Psalm 89:11 (show verse)

The heavens are Yours; the earth also is Yours.
The world and everything in it—You founded them.

Earth » Earth belonging to the lord
God » Ownership of » Of the natural world
Heaven/the heavens » The heavens belonging to the lord
Land » Belongs to God
divine Ownership » Of the natural world
World » The lord creating the world

Psalm 89:12 (show verse)

North and south—You created them.
Tabor and Hermon shout for joy at Your name.

Mountains » Names of » Tabor
Tabor » A mountain on the border of the tribe of issachar

Psalm 89:13 (show verse)

You have a mighty arm;
Your hand is powerful;
Your right hand is lifted high.

God » Ability of » Arm of
God » Hand of » Mighty
divine Hand » God's » Mighty
divine Hand » Mighty
Power » Of God » Described as » Mighty
Power » Of God » Described as » Strong
God, Power of » Described as » Strong
God, Power of » Described as » Mighty

Psalm 89:14 (show verse)

Righteousness and justice are the foundation
of Your throne;
faithful love and truth go before You.

God, Justice of » Declared to be » The habitation of his throne
Throne » Figurative » Anthropomorphic » Of God
the Truth of God » Always goes before his face

Psalm 89:15 (show verse)

Happy are the people who know the joyful shout;
Yahweh, they walk in the light of Your presence.

the Blessed » Who know the gospel
Countenance » Who shall walk in the light of the lordâ€™s countenance
Feast of jubilee » Proclaimed by trumpets
Knowledge » Those that know the joyful sound
Nation » Peace of
Rejoice » Who rejoices
Trumpet » Sounding of, illustrative of » The proclamation of the gospel

Psalm 89:16 (show verse)

They rejoice in Your name all day long,
and they are exalted by Your righteousness.

Joy » Of saints, is » In God
Knowledge » Those that know the joyful sound
Nation » Peace of
Rejoice » Who rejoices
Righteousness imputed » Saints » Exalted in righteousness

Psalm 89:17 (show verse)

For You are their magnificent strength;
by Your favor our horn is exalted.

divine Favour » Promised to saints
God » Favour of » Promised to saints
Nation » Peace of
The favor of God » Saints » Exalted in

Psalm 89:18 (show verse)

Surely our shield belongs to the Lord,
our king to the Holy One of Israel.

Church » God defends
The church » God defends
Nation » Peace of
Protection » Saints » Acknowledge God as their
Shield » Figurative » Of God's protection

Psalm 89:19 (show verse)

You once spoke in a vision to Your loyal ones
and said: “I have granted help to a warrior;
I have exalted one chosen from the people.

David » King of israel » Prophecies concerning him and his kingdom
David » King of israel » Anointed king, while a youth, by the prophet samuel, and inspired
Government » Whose throne shall be established
Government » God in » In the appointment of david
Throne » Whose throne shall be established
Types » Of the saviour » David
Types of Christ » David
Vision » A mode of revelation
Visions » God often made known his will by

Psalm 89:20 (show verse)

I have found David My servant;
I have anointed him with My sacred oil.

Anointing » Figurative » Of Christ's kingly and priestly office
Anointing » God preserves those who receive
Anointing of the holy ghost » God preserves those who receive
Covenant » Instances of » With david and his house
David » King of israel » Prophecies concerning him and his kingdom
David » King of israel » Anointed king, while a youth, by the prophet samuel, and inspired
Government » Whose throne shall be established
Government » God in » In the appointment of david
Kings » Ceremonies at inauguration of » Anointing
Oil » Illustrative of » The unction of the holy spirit
Throne » Whose throne shall be established
Types » Of the saviour » David
Types of Christ » David

Psalm 89:21 (show verse)

My hand will always be with him,
and My arm will strengthen him.

Anointing » God preserves those who receive
Anointing of the holy ghost » God preserves those who receive
Covenant » Instances of » With david and his house
David » King of israel » Prophecies concerning him and his kingdom
David » King of israel » Anointed king, while a youth, by the prophet samuel, and inspired
God » Remember » Strength, our
God » Mercy of » Our strength
Government » Whose throne shall be established
Government » God in » In the appointment of david
Strength » God, our
Throne » Whose throne shall be established

Psalm 89:22 (show verse)

The enemy will not afflict him;
no wicked man will oppress him.

Anointing » God preserves those who receive
Anointing of the holy ghost » God preserves those who receive
Covenant » Instances of » With david and his house
David » King of israel » Prophecies concerning him and his kingdom
David » King of israel » Anointed king, while a youth, by the prophet samuel, and inspired
Government » Whose throne shall be established
Government » God in » In the appointment of david
Throne » Whose throne shall be established

Psalm 89:23 (show verse)

I will crush his foes before him
and strike those who hate him.

Anointing » God preserves those who receive
Anointing of the holy ghost » God preserves those who receive
Covenant » Instances of » With david and his house
David » King of israel » Prophecies concerning him and his kingdom
David » King of israel » Anointed king, while a youth, by the prophet samuel, and inspired
Government » Whose throne shall be established
Government » God in » In the appointment of david
Hatred » Punishment of
Throne » Whose throne shall be established

Psalm 89:24 (show verse)

My faithfulness and love will be with him,
and through My name
his horn will be exalted.

Covenant » Instances of » With david and his house
David » King of israel » Prophecies concerning him and his kingdom
David » King of israel » Anointed king, while a youth, by the prophet samuel, and inspired
God, Faithfulness of » Manifested » To his saints
Government » Whose throne shall be established
Government » God in » In the appointment of david
Horn » Figurative » Of power
Throne » Whose throne shall be established

Psalm 89:25 (show verse)

I will extend his power to the sea
and his right hand to the rivers.

Covenant » Instances of » With david and his house
David » King of israel » Prophecies concerning him and his kingdom
David » King of israel » Anointed king, while a youth, by the prophet samuel, and inspired
Government » Whose throne shall be established
Government » God in » In the appointment of david
Throne » Whose throne shall be established

Psalm 89:26 (show verse)

He will call to Me, ‘You are my Father,
my God, the rock of my salvation.’

Covenant » The lord being mindful of his covenant
Covenant » Instances of » With david and his house
David » King of israel » Prophecies concerning him and his kingdom
David » King of israel » Anointed king, while a youth, by the prophet samuel, and inspired
failure » The lord not failing
Faith/faithfulness » The faithfulness of the lord
Forsaking » The reward for forsaking the law
Government » Whose throne shall be established
Government » God in » In the appointment of david
Kindness » The kindness of the lord
Rocks » Illustrative of » God as salvation of his people
Throne » Whose throne shall be established

Psalm 89:27 (show verse)

I will also make him My firstborn,
greatest of the kings of the earth.

Birthright » An honorable title
Jesus Christ, King » Supreme
Covenant » The lord being mindful of his covenant
Covenant » Instances of » With david and his house
David » King of israel » Prophecies concerning him and his kingdom
David » King of israel » Anointed king, while a youth, by the prophet samuel, and inspired
failure » The lord not failing
Faith/faithfulness » The faithfulness of the lord
Firstborn » Birthright of the » Honorable distinction of
the First-born » Illustrative of » The dignity, &c of Christ
Forsaking » The reward for forsaking the law
Government » Whose throne shall be established
Government » God in » In the appointment of david
Jesus Christ » Names of » Firstborn
Kindness » The kindness of the lord
Throne » Whose throne shall be established

Psalm 89:28 (show verse)

I will always preserve My faithful love for him,
and My covenant with him will endure.

Covenant » The divine, general references to
Covenant » The lord being mindful of his covenant
Covenant » Instances of » With david and his house
Covenants » The divine, general references to
David » King of israel » Prophecies concerning him and his kingdom
David » King of israel » Anointed king, while a youth, by the prophet samuel, and inspired
failure » The lord not failing
Faith/faithfulness » The faithfulness of the lord
Forsaking » The reward for forsaking the law
God » Mercy of » Promises of divine mercy
God's Promises » Of mercy » Promises of divine
Government » Whose throne shall be established
Government » God in » In the appointment of david
Kindness » The kindness of the lord
Mercy » Promises of divine
God's Mercy » Described as » Everlasting
Throne » Whose throne shall be established

Psalm 89:29 (show verse)

I will establish his line forever,
his throne as long as heaven lasts.

Covenant » The lord being mindful of his covenant
Covenant » Instances of » With david and his house
The Covenant » All saints interested in
David » King of israel » Prophecies concerning him and his kingdom
David » King of israel » Anointed king, while a youth, by the prophet samuel, and inspired
failure » The lord not failing
Faith/faithfulness » The faithfulness of the lord
Forsaking » The reward for forsaking the law
Government » Whose throne shall be established
Government » God in » In the appointment of david
Heaven » The physical heavens
Heaven » Everlasting
Kindness » The kindness of the lord
Throne » Whose throne shall be established

Psalm 89:30 (show verse)

If his sons forsake My instruction
and do not live by My ordinances,

Afflictions » Sin visited with
Anger of God » Against » Sin, in saints
Covenant » The lord being mindful of his covenant
Covenant » Instances of » With david and his house
The Covenant » All saints interested in
David » King of israel » Prophecies concerning him and his kingdom
David » King of israel » Anointed king, while a youth, by the prophet samuel, and inspired
failure » The lord not failing
Faith/faithfulness » The faithfulness of the lord
Forsaking » The reward for forsaking the law
Government » Whose throne shall be established
Government » God in » In the appointment of david
Kindness » The kindness of the lord
Throne » Whose throne shall be established

Psalm 89:31 (show verse)

if they dishonor My statutes
and do not keep My commands,

Psalm 89:32 (show verse)

then I will call their rebellion
to account with the rod,
their sin with blows.

Afflictions » Sin visited with
Anger of God » Against » Sin, in saints
Correction » Rod of correction
Covenant » The lord being mindful of his covenant
Covenant » Instances of » With david and his house
The Covenant » All saints interested in
David » King of israel » Prophecies concerning him and his kingdom
David » King of israel » Anointed king, while a youth, by the prophet samuel, and inspired
failure » The lord not failing
Faith/faithfulness » The faithfulness of the lord
Forsaking » The reward for forsaking the law
Government » Whose throne shall be established
Government » God in » In the appointment of david
Kindness » The kindness of the lord
Rod » Of correction
Throne » Whose throne shall be established

Psalm 89:33 (show verse)

But I will not withdraw
My faithful love from him
or betray My faithfulness.

Covenant » The lord being mindful of his covenant
Covenant » Instances of » With david and his house
The Covenant » All saints interested in
David » King of israel » Prophecies concerning him and his kingdom
David » King of israel » Anointed king, while a youth, by the prophet samuel, and inspired
failure » The lord not failing
Faith/faithfulness » The faithfulness of the lord
God, Faithfulness of » Declared to be » Unfailing
Government » Whose throne shall be established
Government » God in » In the appointment of david
Kindness » The kindness of the lord
Loving Kindness Of God » Never utterly taken from saints
Throne » Whose throne shall be established

Psalm 89:34 (show verse)

I will not violate My covenant
or change what My lips have said.

Covenant » The lord being mindful of his covenant
Covenant » Instances of » With david and his house
The Covenant » Is unalterable
The Covenant » All saints interested in
David » King of israel » Prophecies concerning him and his kingdom
David » King of israel » Anointed king, while a youth, by the prophet samuel, and inspired
Government » Whose throne shall be established
Government » God in » In the appointment of david
Throne » Whose throne shall be established

Psalm 89:35 (show verse)

Once and for all
I have sworn an oath by My holiness;
I will not lie to David.

Covenant » Of God with men » Confirmed with an oath
Covenant » Instances of » With david and his house
The Covenant » All saints interested in
David » King of israel » Prophecies concerning him and his kingdom
David » King of israel » Anointed king, while a youth, by the prophet samuel, and inspired
God » Mercy of » Oaths of
Government » Whose throne shall be established
Government » God in » In the appointment of david
God, Holiness of » Is pledged for the fulfilment of » His promises
King » Hereditary succession
Kings » Rendered hereditary in the family of david
Oath » Attributed to God
Oaths » God's
The promises of God » Made to » David
Throne » Whose throne shall be established

Psalm 89:36 (show verse)

His offspring will continue forever,
his throne like the sun before Me,

Covenant » Instances of » With david and his house
The Covenant » All saints interested in
David » King of israel » Prophecies concerning him and his kingdom
David » King of israel » Anointed king, while a youth, by the prophet samuel, and inspired
Government » Whose throne shall be established
Government » God in » In the appointment of david
King » Hereditary succession
Kings » Rendered hereditary in the family of david
The promises of God » Made to » David
Throne » Whose throne shall be established

Psalm 89:37 (show verse)

like the moon, established forever,
a faithful witness in the sky.”Selah

Covenant » Instances of » With david and his house
The Covenant » All saints interested in
David » King of israel » Prophecies concerning him and his kingdom
David » King of israel » Anointed king, while a youth, by the prophet samuel, and inspired
Government » Whose throne shall be established
Government » God in » In the appointment of david
King » Hereditary succession
Kings » Rendered hereditary in the family of david
Moon » appointed » By an ordinance for ever
Throne » Whose throne shall be established