Psalms 74:17
Psalms 74:17 in Multiple Translations
You set all the boundaries of the earth; You made the summer and winter.
Thou hast set all the borders of the earth: thou hast made summer and winter.
Thou hast set all the borders of the earth: Thou hast made summer and winter.
By you all the limits of the earth were fixed; you have made summer and winter.
You set the boundaries of the earth; you made summer and winter.
Thou hast set all the borders of the earth: thou hast made summer and winter.
Thou hast set up all the borders of earth, Summer and winter Thou hast formed them.
You have set all the boundaries of the earth. You have made summer and winter.
Thou hast set all the borders of the earth: thou hast made summer and winter.
You determined where the oceans end and the land begins, and you created the summer/hot season and the winter/cold season.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 74:17
BAB
Word Study
Hover over any word to see its amplified meaning. Click a word to explore its full definition and translation comparisons.
Amplified text is generated using scripting to tie together English translations for comparison. Always refer to the core BSB translation and original Hebrew/Greek text for accuracy. Anomalies may occur.
Psalms 74:17 Interlinear (Deep Study)
BIB
HEB
אַתָּ֣ה
הִ֭צַּבְתָּ
כָּל
גְּבוּל֣וֹת
אָ֑רֶץ
קַ֥יִץ
וָ֝/חֹ֗רֶף
אַתָּ֥ה
יְצַרְתָּ/ם
אַתָּ֣ה
ʼattâh
H859
you(m.s.)
Pron
הִ֭צַּבְתָּ
nâtsab
H5324
to stand
V-Hiphil-Perf-2ms
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
גְּבוּל֣וֹת
gᵉbûwlâh
H1367
border
N-fp
אָ֑רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
N-cs
קַ֥יִץ
qayits
H7019
summer
N-ms
וָ֝/חֹ֗רֶף
chôreph
H2779
autumn
Conj | N-ms
אַתָּ֥ה
ʼattâh
H859
you(m.s.)
Pron
יְצַרְתָּ/ם
yâtsar
H3335
to form
V-Qal-Perf-2ms | Suff
Hebrew Word Study
Select any word above to explore its original meaning, root, and usage across Scripture.
Use ← → arrow keys to navigate between words.
Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 74:17
אַתָּ֣ה
ʼattâh
H859
"you(m.s.)"
Pron
You is the translation of a Hebrew word used to address someone directly, like when God says you to someone in the Bible. It can be singular or plural, and is often translated as thee, thou, or ye.
Definition: you (second pers. sing. masc.)
Usage: Occurs in 997 OT verses. KJV: thee, thou, ye, you. See also: Genesis 3:11; Exodus 23:9; Deuteronomy 14:1.
הִ֭צַּבְתָּ
nâtsab
H5324
"to stand"
V-Hiphil-Perf-2ms
To stand or station oneself, either physically or as an appointed official. This word is used in various contexts, including setting up a monument or establishing a leader. It can also mean to stand firm or be established in a position.
Definition: 1) to stand, take one's stand, stand upright, be set (over), establish 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to station oneself, take one's stand 1a2) to stand, be stationed 1a3) to stand, take an upright position 1a4) to be stationed, be appointed 1a5) deputy, prefect, appointed, deputed (subst) 1a6) to stand firm 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to station, set 1b2) to set up, erect 1b3) to cause to stand erect 1b4) to fix, establish 1c) (Hophal) to be fixed, be determined, be stationary
Usage: Occurs in 75 OT verses. KJV: appointed, deputy, erect, establish, [idiom] Huzzah (by mistake for a proper name), lay, officer, pillar, present, rear up, set (over, up), settle, sharpen, establish, (make to) stand(-ing, still, up, upright), best state. See also: Genesis 18:2; 1 Samuel 15:12; Psalms 39:6.
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
גְּבוּל֣וֹת
gᵉbûwlâh
H1367
"border"
N-fp
This word is similar to H1366, also meaning a border or boundary, like the border of Canaan in Genesis 10:19. It describes a marked limit or edge of a territory.
Definition: border, boundary
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: border, bound, coast, landmark. place. See also: Numbers 32:33; Joshua 19:49; Psalms 74:17.
אָ֑רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
"land"
N-cs
The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.
Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.
קַ֥יִץ
qayits
H7019
"summer"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for summer refers to the harvest season or the fruit of that season, and is also used to describe the dry summer months, as seen in its Aramaic equivalent.
Definition: 1) summer, summer-fruit 1a) summer 1b) summer-fruit Aramaic equivalent: qa.yit (קַ֫יִט "summer" H7007)
Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: summer (fruit, house). See also: Genesis 8:22; Isaiah 28:4; Psalms 32:4.
וָ֝/חֹ֗רֶף
chôreph
H2779
"autumn"
Conj | N-ms
Choreph refers to autumn or harvest time, also implying ripeness of age. In the Bible, it is used to describe the changing of seasons. The KJV translates it as cold, winter, or youth.
Definition: 1) harvest time, autumn 2) (CLBL) winter
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: cold, winter (-house), youth. See also: Genesis 8:22; Proverbs 20:4; Psalms 74:17.
אַתָּ֥ה
ʼattâh
H859
"you(m.s.)"
Pron
You is the translation of a Hebrew word used to address someone directly, like when God says you to someone in the Bible. It can be singular or plural, and is often translated as thee, thou, or ye.
Definition: you (second pers. sing. masc.)
Usage: Occurs in 997 OT verses. KJV: thee, thou, ye, you. See also: Genesis 3:11; Exodus 23:9; Deuteronomy 14:1.
יְצַרְתָּ/ם
yâtsar
H3335
"to form"
V-Qal-Perf-2ms | Suff
This Hebrew word means to form or shape something, like a potter molding clay. It appears in Genesis 2:7, describing God's creation of humans, and in Isaiah 64:8, where God is compared to a potter.
Definition: : formed 1) to form, fashion, frame 1a) (Qal) to form, fashion 1a1) of human activity 1a2) of divine activity 1a2a) of creation 1a2a1) of original creation 1a2a2) of individuals at conception 1a2a3) of Israel as a people 1a2b) to frame, pre-ordain, plan (fig. of divine) purpose of a situation) 1b) (Niphal) to be formed, be created 1c) (Pual) to be predetermined, be pre-ordained 1d) (Hophal) to be formed
Usage: Occurs in 56 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] earthen, fashion, form, frame, make(-r), potter, purpose. See also: Genesis 2:7; Isaiah 44:12; Psalms 2:9.
Study Notes — Psalms 74:17
Show Verse Quote Highlights
- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 74:17 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 74:17
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 74:17
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 74:17
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 74:17
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 74:17
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 74:17
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 74:17
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 74:17
- Sermons on Psalms 74:17
Context — Why Have You Rejected Us Forever?
15You broke open the fountain and the flood; You dried up the ever-flowing rivers.
16The day is Yours, and also the night; You established the moon and the sun.
17You set all the boundaries of the earth; You made the summer and winter.
18Remember how the enemy has mocked You, O LORD, how a foolish people has spurned Your name. 19Do not deliver the soul of Your dove to beasts; do not forget the lives of Your afflicted forever.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deuteronomy 32:8 | When the Most High gave the nations their inheritance, when He divided the sons of man, He set the boundaries of the peoples according to the number of the sons of God. |
| 2 | Acts 17:26 | From one man He made every nation of men, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and He determined their appointed times and the boundaries of their lands. |
| 3 | Genesis 8:22 | As long as the earth endures, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night shall never cease.” |
| 4 | Acts 14:17 | Yet He has not left Himself without testimony to His goodness: He gives you rain from heaven and fruitful seasons, filling your hearts with food and gladness.” |
| 5 | Psalms 24:1–2 | The earth is the LORD’s, and the fullness thereof, the world and all who dwell therein. For He has founded it upon the seas and established it upon the waters. |
Psalms 74:17 Summary
[This verse tells us that God is the one who created the world and set its boundaries, including the changing seasons. Just as God made the summer and winter, He is also in control of the ups and downs of our lives, as we see in Jeremiah 31:35, where God says He gives the fixed orders of the moon and the stars. This means we can trust Him to care for us, no matter what season we are in. By looking at God's creation, we can see His power and wisdom, as described in Psalm 19:1-6, where the heavens declare the glory of God.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that God set all the boundaries of the earth?
This means that God is the creator and sustainer of the world, having established the very foundations of the earth, as seen in Job 38:4-7, where God asks Job about the foundations of the earth.
How does God's control over summer and winter relate to our lives?
God's control over the seasons reminds us of His sovereignty and care for us, just as Psalm 104:14-23 describes how God provides for all creatures through the changing seasons.
What can we learn from the fact that God made the summer and winter?
This teaches us about God's power and wisdom in creating the world, as seen in Romans 1:20, where we learn that God's invisible attributes are clearly seen in the things He has made.
How does this verse relate to the rest of Psalm 74?
This verse is part of a larger prayer, where the psalmist is calling on God to remember His people and deliver them from their enemies, as seen in Psalm 74:18-19, where the psalmist asks God to remember how the enemy has mocked Him.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can see God's boundaries and care in my own life, just as He has set the boundaries of the earth?
- How can I trust in God's sovereignty over the changing seasons of my life, just as He controls the summer and winter?
- What are some ways I can praise God for His creation and care, as described in this verse?
- How can I apply the truth of God's control over the earth to my own sense of security and trust in Him?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 74:17
Thou hast set all the borders of the earth,.... Of the whole world, and each of the nations, as of the land of Canaan, so of others, Deuteronomy 32:8, and even has fixed and settled the bounds of
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 74:17
Thou hast set all the borders of the earth: thou hast made summer and winter. Thou hast set all the borders of the earth - its boundaries toward the sea (Job 38:8, etc.; Psalms 24:2).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 74:17
Thou hast set all the borders of the earth: thou hast fixed the bounds, both of the habitable world in general; so as the seas, though they do encompass and assault them, yet they shall never be able to remove them; and of all the countries and people upon earth, whom thou hast confined to such bounds as thou seest fit. And as this clause of the verse showeth God’ s power and government over all places, so the next clause displays his dominion over all times and seasons; and both together are, fitly alleged as a motive to God, that he would at this time take care of his poor people, and restore them to their ancient land and borders, in which he had been pleased to set them.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 74:17
Psalms 74:17 Thou hast set all the borders of the earth: thou hast made summer and winter.Ver. 17. Thou hast set all the borders of the earth] Securing it from the overflowings of the sea, and appointing to the several nations the bounds of their habitations. Thou hast made summer and winter] Plasmasti ea. Now thou, that hast done all this and more for mankind in general, wilt thou be wanting to thy Church?
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 74:17
(17) All the borders of the earth—i.e., earth in all directions, and to its utmost bounds; as we say, “from pole to pole.”
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 74:17
Verse 17. Thou hast set all the borders of the earth] Thou alone art the Author of all its grand geographical divisions. Thou hast made summer and winter.] Thou hast appointed that peculiarity in the poise and rotation of the earth, by which the seasons are produced.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 74:17
17. the borders of the earth] The divisions of land and sea (Psalms 104:9; Job 38:8 ff.; Jeremiah 5:22), and the apportionment of the land among the nations (Deuteronomy 32:8; Acts 17:26).
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 74:17
Thou hast set all the borders of the earth - Thou hast established all the boundaries of the world; that is, the boundaries of the earth itself; or the natural bonndaries of nations and people, made
Sermons on Psalms 74:17
| Sermon | Description | |
|---|---|---|
|
(Becoming a Prophetic Church) 3. Israel the Suffering Servant - Part 1 by Art Katz | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the crucifixion of Jesus as the most profound episode in history that reveals the heart of all reality. He suggests that the crucifixion is |
|
|
The Tent of Shem by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on a radical message he gave as a young believer at a Full Gospel Businessmen's Conference. Despite facing backlash and criticism, the message |
|
|
Dvd 34 God's Purpose for the Nations by Art Katz | This sermon emphasizes the importance of nations recognizing God's sovereignty over the earth and their need to repent and seek after Him. It delves into the significance of nation |
|
(Genesis) 20 - the Table of Nations; or the History of the Sons of Noah by S. Lewis Johnson | S. Lewis Johnson explores Genesis chapter 10, known as the Table of Nations, emphasizing its significance in understanding God's providence in history and the unity of mankind. He |
|
|
K-493 the Holocaust in Jewish Consciousness by Art Katz | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of God's goodness and justice, even in the face of events that seem contradictory. The sermon also explores the idea of a "genera |
|
|
K-480 Israel in the Purpose of God by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the mystery of Israel and the church's role in understanding and embracing it. He emphasizes the need for the church to be mindful of God's gl |
|
|
The Nations in the Purposes of God by Art Katz | Art Katz emphasizes the significance of nations in God's divine plan, urging the church to shift its focus from individual salvation to the collective responsibility of nations to |