Psalms 74:18
Psalms 74:18 in Multiple Translations
Remember how the enemy has mocked You, O LORD, how a foolish people has spurned Your name.
Remember this, that the enemy hath reproached, O LORD, and that the foolish people have blasphemed thy name.
Remember this, that the enemy hath reproached, O Jehovah, And that a foolish people hath blasphemed thy name.
Keep this in mind, O Lord, that your haters have said cruel things, and that your name has been looked down on by a people of evil behaviour.
So keep in mind how the enemy ridiculed you, Lord, and how irreverent people insulted your reputation.
Remember this, that the enemie hath reproched the Lord, and the foolish people hath blasphemed thy Name.
Remember this — an enemy reproached Jehovah, And a foolish people have despised Thy name.
Remember this, that the enemy has mocked you, LORD. Foolish people have blasphemed your name.
Remember this, the enemy hath reproached, O LORD, and the foolish people have blasphemed thy name.
Yahweh, do not forget that your enemies laugh at you, and that it is foolish people who despise you [MTY].
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Psalms 74:18 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
זְכָר
זֹ֗את
א֭וֹיֵב
חֵרֵ֣ף
יְהוָ֑ה
וְ/עַ֥ם
נָ֝בָ֗ל
נִֽאֲצ֥וּ
שְׁמֶֽ/ךָ
זְכָר
zâkar
H2142
to remember
V-Qal-Impv-2ms
זֹ֗את
zôʼth
H2063
this
Pron
א֭וֹיֵב
ʼôyêb
H341
enemy
V-Qal
חֵרֵ֣ף
châraph
H2778
to taunt
V-Piel-Perf-3ms
יְהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
וְ/עַ֥ם
ʻam
H5971
Amaw
Conj | N-ms
נָ֝בָ֗ל
nâbâl
H5036
foolish
Adj
נִֽאֲצ֥וּ
nâʼats
H5006
to spurn
V-Piel-Perf-3cp
שְׁמֶֽ/ךָ
shêm
H8034
name
N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 74:18
זְכָר
zâkar
H2142
"to remember"
V-Qal-Impv-2ms
To remember means to recall or mark something, like God remembering his covenant with Abraham in Genesis 9:1 and Exodus 2:24.
Definition: 1) to remember, recall, call to mind 1a) (Qal) to remember, recall 1b) (Niphal) to be brought to remembrance, be remembered, be thought of, be brought to mind 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to remember, remind 1c2) to cause to be remembered, keep in remembrance 1c3) to mention 1c4) to record 1c5) to make a memorial, make remembrance
Usage: Occurs in 223 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] burn (incense), [idiom] earnestly, be male, (make) mention (of), be mindful, recount, record(-er), remember, make to be remembered, bring (call, come, keep, put) to (in) remembrance, [idiom] still, think on, [idiom] well. See also: Genesis 8:1; Psalms 74:2; Psalms 8:5.
זֹ֗את
zôʼth
H2063
"this"
Pron
This Hebrew word means this or that, often used to point out something specific. It appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: 1) this, this one, here, which, this...that, the one...the other, such 1a) (alone) 1a1) this one 1a2) this...that, the one...the other, another 1b) (appos to subst) 1b1) this 1c) (as predicate) 1c1) this, such 1d) (enclitically) 1d1) then 1d2) who, whom 1d3) how now, what now 1d4) what now 1d5) wherefore now 1d6) behold here 1d7) just now 1d8) now, now already 1e) (poetry) 1e1) wherein, which, those who 1f) (with prefixes) 1f1) in this (place) here, then 1f2) on these conditions, herewith, thus provided, by, through this, for this cause, in this matter 1f3) thus and thus 1f4) as follows, things such as these, accordingly, to that effect, in like manner, thus and thus 1f5) from here, hence, on one side...on the other side 1f6) on this account 1f7) in spite of this, which, whence, how
Usage: Occurs in 570 OT verses. KJV: hereby (-in, -with), it, likewise, the one (other, same), she, so (much), such (deed), that, therefore, these, this (thing), thus. See also: Genesis 2:23; Numbers 7:88; Judges 1:27.
א֭וֹיֵב
ʼôyêb
H341
"enemy"
V-Qal
This Hebrew word means enemy or adversary, referring to someone who hates or opposes another person or nation. It is used to describe personal or national enemies in the Bible.
Definition: 1) (Qal) enemy 1a) personal 1b) national
Usage: Occurs in 275 OT verses. KJV: enemy, foe. See also: Genesis 22:17; 2 Samuel 22:1; Psalms 3:8.
חֵרֵ֣ף
châraph
H2778
"to taunt"
V-Piel-Perf-3ms
The Hebrew word 'châraph' means to acquire or expose something, and can also mean to betroth or defame someone. It is translated as 'betroth', 'blaspheme', or 'reproach' in the KJV Bible.
Definition: 1) to reproach, taunt, blaspheme, defy, jeopardise, rail, upbraid 1a) (Qal) to reproach 1b) (Piel) to reproach, defy, taunt
Usage: Occurs in 40 OT verses. KJV: betroth, blaspheme, defy, jeopard, rail, reproach, upbraid. See also: Leviticus 19:20; Psalms 55:13; Psalms 42:11.
יְהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
וְ/עַ֥ם
ʻam
H5971
"Amaw"
Conj | N-ms
A people or nation is what this Hebrew word represents, like the nation of Israel in Exodus 33:13. It can also mean a tribe, troops, or attendants, and is used to describe a group of people gathered together. The word is often used to refer to the people of God.
Definition: This name means nation, people
Usage: Occurs in 1655 OT verses. KJV: folk, men, nation, people. See also: Genesis 11:6; Exodus 16:4; Leviticus 17:9.
נָ֝בָ֗ל
nâbâl
H5036
"foolish"
Adj
A foolish person is someone who acts stupidly or wickedly, often in a way that is impious or against God. This word is used to describe someone who lacks sense or wisdom.
Definition: foolish, senseless, fool
Usage: Occurs in 18 OT verses. KJV: fool(-ish, -ish man, -ish woman), vile person. See also: Deuteronomy 32:6; Psalms 74:18; Psalms 14:1.
נִֽאֲצ֥וּ
nâʼats
H5006
"to spurn"
V-Piel-Perf-3cp
To spurn or scorn means to show contempt or hatred, often used in the Bible to describe rejection of God or his people. This word appears in Proverbs and Psalms, warning against despising others. It can also mean to provoke or blaspheme.
Definition: 1) to spurn, contemn, despise, abhor 1a) (Qal) to spurn, contemn 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to spurn 1b2) to cause to contemn 1c) (Hiphil) to spurn 1d) (Hithpolel) to be contemned
Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: abhor, (give occasion to) blaspheme, contemn, despise, flourish, [idiom] great, provoke. See also: Numbers 14:11; Proverbs 1:30; Psalms 10:3.
שְׁמֶֽ/ךָ
shêm
H8034
"name"
N-ms | Suff
In the Bible, a name represents a person's identity, honor, and character, like God's name symbolizing His power and authority. It appears in Genesis and other books, often referring to God's name or a person's reputation. This concept is central to understanding biblical identity.
Definition: 1) name 1a) name 1b) reputation, fame, glory 1c) the Name (as designation of God) 1d) memorial, monument Aramaic equivalent: shum (שֻׁם "name" H8036)
Usage: Occurs in 771 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] base, (in-) fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report. See also: Genesis 2:11; Exodus 3:15; Deuteronomy 16:6.
Study Notes — Psalms 74:18
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- Context
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- Psalms 74:18 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 74:18
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 74:18
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 74:18
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 74:18
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 74:18
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 74:18
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 74:18
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 74:18
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 74:18
- Sermons on Psalms 74:18
Context — Why Have You Rejected Us Forever?
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. 20Consider Your covenant, for haunts of violence fill the dark places of the land.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 39:8 | Deliver me from all my transgressions; do not make me the reproach of fools. |
| 2 | Revelation 16:19 | The great city was split into three parts, and the cities of the nations collapsed. And God remembered Babylon the great and gave her the cup of the wine of the fury of His wrath. |
| 3 | Deuteronomy 32:6 | Is this how you repay the LORD, O foolish and senseless people? Is He not your Father and Creator? Has He not made you and established you? |
| 4 | Psalms 137:7 | Remember, O LORD, the sons of Edom on the day Jerusalem fell: “Destroy it,” they said, “tear it down to its foundations!” |
| 5 | Isaiah 37:23–24 | Whom have you taunted and blasphemed? Against whom have you raised your voice and lifted your eyes in pride? Against the Holy One of Israel! Through your servants you have taunted the Lord, and you have said: “With my many chariots I have ascended to the heights of the mountains, to the remote peaks of Lebanon. I have cut down its tallest cedars, the finest of its cypresses. I have reached its farthest heights, the densest of its forests. |
| 6 | Psalms 94:2–8 | Rise up, O Judge of the earth; render a reward to the proud. How long will the wicked, O LORD, how long will the wicked exult? They pour out arrogant words; all workers of iniquity boast. They crush Your people, O LORD; they oppress Your heritage. They kill the widow and the foreigner; they murder the fatherless. They say, “The LORD does not see; the God of Jacob pays no heed.” Take notice, O senseless among the people! O fools, when will you be wise? |
| 7 | Isaiah 62:6–7 | On your walls, O Jerusalem, I have posted watchmen; they will never be silent day or night. You who call on the LORD shall take no rest for yourselves, nor give Him any rest until He establishes Jerusalem and makes her the praise of the earth. |
| 8 | Psalms 41:1 | Blessed is the one who cares for the poor; the LORD will deliver him in the day of trouble. |
| 9 | Ezekiel 20:14 | But I acted for the sake of My name, so that it would not be profaned in the eyes of the nations in whose sight I had brought them out. |
| 10 | Deuteronomy 32:27 | if I had not dreaded the taunt of the enemy, lest their adversaries misunderstand and say: ‘Our own hand has prevailed; it was not the LORD who did all this.’” |
Psalms 74:18 Summary
This verse is a cry to God to remember how people have made fun of Him and rejected His name. It's like when someone bullies you, and you want someone to stand up for you - the psalmist is asking God to stand up for Himself. We can learn from this verse to always respect and honor God's name, and to trust that He will defend Himself and His people, as seen in Psalms 23:4 and Isaiah 41:10. By remembering God's power and faithfulness, we can have confidence in His presence and provision in our lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the psalmist ask God to remember how the enemy has mocked Him?
The psalmist is asking God to recall the injustices done against Him, so He will take action to defend His name, as seen in Psalms 74:18, and to fulfill His covenant promises, as stated in Psalms 105:8
What does it mean for a people to spurn God's name?
To spurn God's name means to reject or show contempt for God Himself, as stated in Psalms 74:18, which is a serious offense, as seen in Exodus 20:7, where God commands us not to take His name in vain
How does this verse relate to the rest of the psalm?
This verse is part of a larger lament, where the psalmist is crying out to God to remember His people and to defend His name, as seen in Psalms 74:18-20, and to restore His people, as stated in Psalms 74:21
What can we learn from the psalmist's example in this verse?
We can learn the importance of standing up for God's name and defending His honor, as seen in Psalms 74:18, and of trusting in God's power and faithfulness, as stated in Psalms 37:3-7
Reflection Questions
- How have you seen God's name being mocked or spurned in your own life or community, and how can you stand up for Him?
- What does it mean for you to 'remember' God's name and to defend His honor in your daily life?
- How can you balance the desire to defend God's name with the command to love your enemies, as seen in Matthew 5:44?
- What are some ways you can pray for those who have spurned God's name, that they might come to know and reverence Him?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 74:18
Remember this, that the enemy hath reproached, O Lord,.... Or "hath reproached the Lord", as the Septuagint version and others render it, and very rightly; though not so well the former part of the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 74:18
Remember this, that the enemy hath reproached, O LORD, and that the foolish people have blasphemed thy name. -The prayer (Psalms 74:1-2) resumed and expanded. Verse 18. Remember this - answering to Psalms 74:2; Psalms 74:10.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 74:18
Though we deserve to be forgotten and destroyed, yet remember thyself, and do not suffer thine and our enemies to reproach and blaspheme the name of that great and glorious God, the Creator and sovereign Lord of the whole world, whom they ought always to reverence and adore. The foolish people; who, though they think themselves and are thought by others to be wise, yet in truth are fools, and herein show their stupendous folly, that they vilify and provoke that God whose powerful anger they can neither resist, nor escape, nor endure.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 74:18
Psalms 74:18 Remember this, [that] the enemy hath reproached, O LORD, and [that] the foolish people have blasphemed thy name.Ver. 18. Remember this] Forgetfulness befalleth not the Lord; nevertheless he giveth us leave to be his remembrancers, and not to keep silence when he is concerned, Isaiah 62:6. That the enemy] See Psalms 74:10. And that the foolish people have blasphemed thy name] This irketh the saints worse than their own particular sufferings. The Egyptians, out of their respect to their Mercurius Trismegistus , would not rashly pronounce his name; no more would the Grecians their god Jupiter, no, not when they sware by him. Should not we be much more tender and respective of the holy and reverend name of our God, taking it ill when by any it is blasphemed?
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 74:18
(18) Remember this.—Emphatical; the object of the enemy’s reproach is the Being who has done all these mighty works, and is the author of all this wonderful world.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 74:18
Verse 18. Remember this] The heathen not only deny these things, but give the honour of them to their false gods, and thus blaspheme thy name.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 74:18
18–23. Emboldened by his contemplation of the power of God in history and in nature the Psalmist returns to prayer.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 74:18
Remember this, that the enemy hath reproached - Has used opprobrious and abusive words in regard to thee, and to thy people. The idea is, that religion - the true religion - had been reproached by the foe.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 74:18
18. Remember this—The issue is between thee and these idolaters. They have reproached and blasphemed thy name. O consider this!
Sermons on Psalms 74:18
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If Any Man by J.C. Ryle | The preacher delves into the concept of outbursts of anger, exploring the Greek word 'thumos' which describes a passionate and impulsive anger that rushes along, often leading to s |
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2 Peter 2:1 by John Gill | John Gill addresses the issue of false teachers within the Christian community, drawing parallels to the false prophets of the Old Testament. He emphasizes that these teachers intr |
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Psalm 137 by Henry Law | Henry Law preaches on the lament of the captive Jews in Babylon, expressing their deep sorrow and longing for Zion. Despite being mocked by their captors to sing songs of Zion, the |
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He Put Garrisons in Edom; and All the Edomites by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer explores the relationship between Edom and Israel, symbolizing the ongoing struggle between the flesh and the spirit. He emphasizes that, like Edom's repeated attempts t |
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Epistle 338 by George Fox | George Fox encourages believers to be courageous in their faith and to uphold the truth of Jesus, emphasizing that they should not fear human wrath but rather honor the Lord. He re |
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Your Battle Is the Lord’s (See 2 Chronicles 20:15) by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes that the battles we face are ultimately the Lord's, not ours. He draws from 2 Chronicles 20, where King Jehoshaphat and his people seek God in the face o |
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God's Jealousy for His People by George Warnock | George Warnock emphasizes God's deep jealousy for His people, urging them to seek the truth that leads to true freedom and deliverance. He explains that while deliverance from sin |