Psalms 66:7

"He turned the sea into dry land. They went through the river on foot. There, we rejoiced in him."

Key Reflection

The verse from Psalms 66:7 recounts a significant event of divine intervention, likely drawing on the Exodus narrative where God parted the Red Sea (Exodus 14). This miracle allowed the Israelites to cross safely on dry land while the pursuing Egyptians were trapped in the flooded sea. The original audience would have understood this as a powerful demonstration of Yahweh's might and faithfulness, reinforcing their belief that he was the one true God who could deliver them from slavery and protect them through miraculous acts.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

He ruleth by his power for ever -literally, “Ruling by his power forever.” The idea is, that he does this constantly; in each age and generation. He never has ceased to rule; he never will. His dominion extends from age to age, and will stretch forward forever. The power which he evinced in delivering his people he retains now, and will retain forever. In that unchanging power, his people may confide; that unchanging power, the wicked should fear. His eyes behold the nations -All nations; all people. He sees all their conduct. They can conceal nothing from him. They should, therefore, stand in awe.

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