New Living Translation
Psalms 90:1
1Lord, through all the generations you have been our home!
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, through all the generations you have been our home! 2Before the mountains were born, before you gave birth to the earth and the world, from beginning to end, you are God. 3You turn people back to dust, saying, “Return to dust, you mortals!”
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אֲֽדֹנָ֗י מָע֣וֹן אַ֭תָּה הָיִ֥יתָ לָּ֗נוּ בְּדֹ֣ר וָדֹֽר׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Psalms 90:1
- Numbers 13:1The Lord now said to Moses,
- Numbers 14:1Then the whole community began weeping aloud, and they cried all night.
- Exodus 33:14The Lord replied, “I will personally go with you, Moses, and I will give you rest—everything will be fine for you.”
- Deuteronomy 33:1This is the blessing that Moses, the man of God, gave to the people of Israel before his death:
- 1 Kings 13:1At the Lord’s command, a man of God from Judah went to Bethel, arriving there just as Jeroboam was approaching the altar to burn incense.
- 1 Timothy 6:11But you, Timothy, are a man of God; so run from all these evil things. Pursue righteousness and a godly life, along with faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.
- Psalms 71:3Be my rock of safety where I can always hide. Give the order to save me, for you are my rock and my fortress.
- Psalms 91:1Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty.
- Deuteronomy 33:27The eternal God is your refuge, and his everlasting arms are under you. He drives out the enemy before you; he cries out, ‘Destroy them!’
- Isaiah 8:14He will keep you safe. But to Israel and Judah he will be a stone that makes people stumble, a rock that makes them fall. And for the people of Jerusalem he will be a trap and a snare.
- Ezekiel 11:16“Therefore, tell the exiles, ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says: Although I have scattered you in the countries of the world, I will be a sanctuary to you during your time in exile.
- John 6:56Anyone who eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me, and I in him.
- 1 John 4:16We know how much God loves us, and we have put our trust in his love. God is love, and all who live in love live in God, and God lives in them.
- Psalms 89:1I will sing of the Lord’s unfailing love forever! Young and old will hear of your faithfulness.
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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