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Psalms 90:1
1A prayer of Moses the man of God. My Lord, You have been our dwelling from generation to generation.
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
A prayer of Moses the man of God. My Lord, You have been our dwelling from generation to generation. 2Before the mountains were born, or You gave birth to the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, You are God! 3You turn mankind back to dust, saying, “Return, children of Adam!”
Read all of Psalms 90Psalms 90:1 word by word
אֲֽדֹנָ֗י מָע֣וֹן אַ֭תָּה הָיִ֥יתָ לָּ֗נוּ בְּדֹ֣ר וָדֹֽר׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Psalms 90:1
- Numbers 13:1Adonai spoke to Moses saying,
- Numbers 14:1All through that night, the entire community raised up their voices. The people wept.
- Exodus 33:14“My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest,” He answered.
- Deuteronomy 33:1This is the blessing with which Moses the man of God blessed Bnei-Yisrael before his death.
- 1 Kings 13:1Unexpectedly, a man of God came from Judah to Bethel with the word of Adonai while Jeroboam was standing by the altar to burn incense.
- 1 Timothy 6:11But you, O man of God, flee from these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faithfulness, love, perseverance, and gentleness.
- Psalms 71:3Be to me a sheltering rock where I may always go. Give the command to save me— for You are my rock and my fortress.
- Psalms 91:1He who dwells in the shelter of Elyon, will abide in the shadow of Shaddai.
- Deuteronomy 33:27A refuge is the ancient God, and underneath are everlasting arms. He drove out the enemy before you and said, ‘Destroy!’
- Isaiah 8:14He will be a Sanctuary, but a stone of stumbling and a rock of offence to both the houses of Israel, a trap and a snare to the inhabitants of Jerusalem.
- Ezekiel 11:16Therefore say, thus says Adonai Elohim, “Though I removed them far away, among the nations, though I scattered them among the countries, yet for a little while I was a sanctuary for them in the countries where they have gone.”
- John 6:56He who eats My flesh and drinks My blood abides in Me, and I in him.
- 1 John 4:16So we have come to know and trust in the love that God has for us. God is love. Now whoever abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him.
- Psalms 89:1A contemplative song of Ethan the Ezrahite.
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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