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Psalms 90:1
1Lord, thou hast been our dwelling-place in all generations.
Psalms 90:1 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Lord, thou hast been our dwelling place in all generations.
- New International Version (NIV)Lord, you have been our dwelling place throughout all generations.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Lord, you have been our dwelling place in all generations.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Lord, You have been our dwelling place in all generations.
Context of Psalms 90:1
Lord, thou hast been our dwelling-place in all generations. 2Before the mountains were brought forth, and thou hadst formed the earth and the world, even from eternity to eternity thou art God. 3Thou makest [mortal] man to return to dust, and sayest, Return, children of men.
Read all of Psalms 90Psalms 90:1 word by word
אֲֽדֹנָ֗י מָע֣וֹן אַ֭תָּה הָיִ֥יתָ לָּ֗נוּ בְּדֹ֣ר וָדֹֽר׃Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Psalms 90:1
- Numbers 13:1And Jehovah spoke to Moses, saying,
- Numbers 14:1And the whole assembly lifted up their voice, and cried; and the people wept that night.
- Exodus 33:14And he said, My presence shall go, and I will give thee rest.
- Deuteronomy 33:1And this is the blessing, wherewith Moses the man of God blessed the children of Israel before his death.
- 1 Kings 13:1And behold, there came a man of God from Judah, by the word of Jehovah, to Bethel; and Jeroboam stood by the altar to burn incense.
- 1 Timothy 6:11But thou, O man of God, flee these things, and pursue righteousness, piety, faith, love, endurance, meekness of spirit.
- Psalms 71:3Be to me a rock of habitation, whereunto I may continually resort: thou hast given commandment to save me; for thou art my rock and my fortress.
- Psalms 91:1He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
- Deuteronomy 33:27[Thy] refuge is the God of old, And underneath are the eternal arms; And he shall drive out the enemy from before thee, And shall say, Destroy [them]!
- Isaiah 8:14And he will be for a sanctuary; and for a stone of stumbling, and for a rock of offence to both the houses of Israel, for a gin and for a snare to the inhabitants of Jerusalem.
- Ezekiel 11:16Therefore say, Thus saith the Lord Jehovah: Although I have removed them far off among the nations, and although I have scattered them among the countries, yet will I be to them as a little sanctuary in the countries whither they are come.
- John 6:56He that eats my flesh and drinks my blood dwells in me and I in him.
- 1 John 4:16And we have known and have believed the love which God has to us. God is love, and he that abides in love abides in God, and God in him.
- Psalms 89:1I will sing of the loving-kindness of Jehovah for ever; with my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness from generation to generation.
Commentaries on Psalms 90:1
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 1Lord, thou hast been our dwellingplace - מעון maon ; but instead of this several MSS. have מעוז maoz, "place of defense," or "refuge," which is the reading of the Vulgate, Septuagint, Arabic, and Anglo-Saxon. Ever since thy covenant with Abraham thou hast been the Resting-place, Refuge, and Defence of thy people Israel. Thy mercy has been lengthened out from generation to generation.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1Lord - Not יהוה Yahweh here, but אדני 'Adonāy The word is properly rendered “Lord,” but it is a term which is often applied to God. It indicates, however, nothing in regard to his character or attributes except that he is a “Ruler or Governor.” Thou hast been our dwelling-place - The Septuagint renders this, “refuge” - ̔ kataphugē So the Latin Vulgate, “refugium;” and Luther, “Zuflucht.” The Hebrew word - מעון mâ‛ôn - means properly a habitation, a…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 1The eternity of God, the frailty of man. (1-6) Submission to Divine chastisements. (7-11) Prayer for mercy and grace. (12-17) Verses 1-6 It is supposed that this psalm refers to the sentence passed on Israel in the wilderness, Nu 14. The favour and protection of God are the only sure rest and comfort of the soul in this evil world. Christ Jesus is the refuge and dwelling-place to which we may repair. We are dying creatures, all our comforts in the world…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1Moses led God's people from slavery in Egypt to Mount Sinai. There, he received the law and established God's covenant with Israel. the man of God: Moses had a special relationship with God (Deuteronomy 33:1).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-171. dwelling-place--home (compare Eze 11:16), as a refuge (De 33:27).Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 90
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- The Treasury of David
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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