Psalms 67:1

"Psalms."

Key Reflection

The term "Psalms" at the beginning of Psalm 67:1 indicates that this is part of a collection of hymns and prayers, suggesting a communal or individual worship context where praise and petition are offered to God. These verses invite readers to join in the collective prayer for divine mercy, blessings, and favor.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

God be merciful unto us, and bless us -There is, perhaps (as Prof. Alexander suggests), an allusion, in the language used here, to the sacerdotal benediction inNumbers 6:24-26: “The Lord bless thee, and keep thee; the Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: the Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.” The prayer is that God would bestow upon his people the blessing implied in the form of benediction which he had directed the ministers of his religion to use. The first cry is, of course, for mercy or favor. The beginning of all blessings to mankind is the favor or mercy of God.

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