Psalms 81

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1 A Psalm for Asaph. God stands in the assembly of gods; and in the midst of them will judge gods. 2 How long will ye judge unrighteously, and accept the persons of sinners? Pause. 3 Judge the orphan and poor: do justice to the low and needy. 4 Rescue the needy, and deliver the poor out of the hand of the sinner. 5 They know not, nor understand; they walk on in darkness: all the foundations of the earth shall be shaken. 6 I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you children of the Most High. 7 But ye die as men, and fall as one of the princes. 8 Arise, O God, judge the earth: for thou shalt inherit all nations.

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Theme: God's Faithfulness and Israel's Rebellion

Psalms 81 is a psalm of Asaph, which reflects on God's faithfulness to Israel and Israel's rebellion against Him. The chapter encourages the people to remember God's works and to turn back to Him. It also contains a warning of the consequences of disobedience and a call to obedience, highlighting God's desire for His people to walk in His ways.

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Key Verse

Psalms 81:10 "I am the Lord your God, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt. Open wide your mouth and I will fill it."

This verse is central to the chapter because it reminds Israel of God's faithfulness and power, and it calls them to trust and obey Him. The image of opening wide one's mouth to be filled by God is a powerful metaphor for the abundance of God's provision and the importance of faith and obedience.

Key Words in Psalms 81

"faithfulness"

God's faithfulness is a central theme in this chapter, as seen in His deliverance of Israel from Egypt and His desire for their obedience.

"rebellion"

Israel's rebellion against God is a major theme in this chapter, highlighting the consequences of disobedience and the importance of obedience.

"obedience"

Obedience is a key concept in this chapter, as God calls His people to obey Him and to experience His blessings.

"deliverance"

God's deliverance of Israel from Egypt is a powerful reminder of His power and faithfulness, as seen in Psalms 81:5-7.

Christ in This Chapter

While Psalms 81 does not directly mention Christ, it points to the themes of redemption and obedience that are fulfilled in Jesus Christ. As seen in (Psalms 81:10), God's desire for His people to obey Him and to experience His blessings is ultimately fulfilled in Christ, who obeyed God perfectly and brought redemption to His people. The chapter also highlights the importance of remembering God's works and trusting in His faithfulness, which is a key aspect of the Christian life. (John 1:1 · Hebrews 1:1-3)

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Names and pronouns referring to God are marked throughout the text.

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