Psalms 77:13

"I will also meditate on all your work, and consider your doings."

Key Reflection

In the context of Psalms 77:13, the original audience would understand that David is reflecting deeply on God's actions and works. This meditation serves as a means to discern God’s character and purposes, amidst what might have seemed like confusing or unjust circumstances. The act of pondering divine deeds was seen as a way to gain insight and maintain faith, even in times of distress or doubt.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Thy way, O God, is in the sanctuary -Luther renders this, “O God, thy way is holy.” Prof. Alexander, “O God, in holiness is thy way.” DeWette, “O God, holy is thy way.” The word rendered “sanctuary” -קדשׁqôdesh- means properly “holiness.” It is not the same word which inPsalms 73:17is rendered “sanctuary” -מקדשׁmiqdâsh. The word here employed, however, may mean a holy place, a sanctuary, as the tabernacleExodus 28:43;Exodus 29:30, or the temple1 Kings 8:8;2 Chronicles 29:7. In this passage the word is ambiguous. It means either that the way of God is holy, or in holiness; or, that it is in the sanctuary, or holy place.

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