Psalms 74:7
Psalms 74:7 in Multiple Translations
They have burned Your sanctuary to the ground; they have defiled the dwelling place of Your Name.
They have cast fire into thy sanctuary, they have defiled by casting down the dwelling place of thy name to the ground.
They have set thy sanctuary on fire; They have profaned the dwelling-place of thy name by casting it to the ground.
They have put on fire your holy place; they have made the place of your name unclean, pulling it down to the earth.
Then they set fire to your Temple, burning it to the ground. They defiled the place where you live, the place that bears your name.
They haue cast thy Sanctuarie into the fire, and rased it to the grounde, and haue defiled the dwelling place of thy Name.
They have sent into fire Thy sanctuary, to the earth they polluted the tabernacle of Thy name,
They have burned your sanctuary to the ground. They have profaned the dwelling place of your Name.
They have cast fire into thy sanctuary, they have defiled by casting down the dwelling-place of thy name to the ground.
For neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the desert hills:
Then they burned your temple to the ground; they caused that place where you were worshiped to be unfit for people to worship in.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 74:7
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Psalms 74:7 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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שִׁלְח֣וּ
בָ֭/אֵשׁ
מִקְדָּשֶׁ֑/ךָ
לָ֝/אָ֗רֶץ
חִלְּל֥וּ
מִֽשְׁכַּן
שְׁמֶֽ/ךָ
שִׁלְח֣וּ
shâlach
H7971
to send
V-Piel-Perf-3cp
בָ֭/אֵשׁ
ʼêsh
H784
fire
Prep | N-cs
מִקְדָּשֶׁ֑/ךָ
miqdâsh
H4720
sanctuary
N-ms | Suff
לָ֝/אָ֗רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
Prep | N-cs
חִלְּל֥וּ
châlal
H2490
to bore
V-Piel-Perf-3cp
מִֽשְׁכַּן
mishkân
H4908
tabernacle
N-ms
שְׁמֶֽ/ךָ
shêm
H8034
name
N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 74:7
שִׁלְח֣וּ
shâlach
H7971
"to send"
V-Piel-Perf-3cp
To send or depart is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which has various applications in the Bible. It can describe sending someone or something away, or letting something go.
Definition: : depart/send 1) to send, send away, let go, stretch out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to send 1a2) to stretch out, extend, direct 1a3) to send away 1a4) to let loose 1b) (Niphal) to be sent 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to send off or away or out or forth, dismiss, give over, cast out 1c2) to let go, set free 1c3) to shoot forth (of branches) 1c4) to let down 1c5) to shoot 1d) (Pual) to be sent off, be put away, be divorced, be impelled 1e) (Hiphil) to send
Usage: Occurs in 790 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] any wise, appoint, bring (on the way), cast (away, out), conduct, [idiom] earnestly, forsake, give (up), grow long, lay, leave, let depart (down, go, loose), push away, put (away, forth, in, out), reach forth, send (away, forth, out), set, shoot (forth, out), sow, spread, stretch forth (out). See also: Genesis 3:22; Exodus 9:27; Joshua 14:11.
בָ֭/אֵשׁ
ʼêsh
H784
"fire"
Prep | N-cs
Fire is a powerful symbol in the Bible, representing both God's anger and his refining presence, as seen in Deuteronomy 4:24 and Malachi 3:2-3. It is also used for cooking and warmth. This concept is central to many biblical stories.
Definition: 1) fire 1a) fire, flames 1b) supernatural fire (accompanying theophany) 1c) fire (for cooking, roasting, parching) 1d) altar-fire 1e) God's anger (fig.) Aramaic equivalent: esh (אֶשָּׁא "fire" H0785)
Usage: Occurs in 348 OT verses. KJV: burning, fiery, fire, flaming, hot. See also: Genesis 15:17; Joshua 7:15; Psalms 11:6.
מִקְדָּשֶׁ֑/ךָ
miqdâsh
H4720
"sanctuary"
N-ms | Suff
A sanctuary or holy place, like a temple or palace, set apart for God or idols, a sacred space.
Definition: 1) sacred place, sanctuary, holy place 1a) sanctuary 1a1) of the temple 1a2) of the tabernacle 1a3) of Ezekiel's temple 1a4) of Jehovah
Usage: Occurs in 71 OT verses. KJV: chapel, hallowed part, holy place, sanctuary. See also: Exodus 15:17; Lamentations 1:10; Psalms 68:36.
לָ֝/אָ֗רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
"land"
Prep | 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.
חִלְּל֥וּ
châlal
H2490
"to bore"
V-Piel-Perf-3cp
This Hebrew word means to profane or begin, like starting something new or breaking a rule. It appears in the Bible when someone disrespects God or a person, like in Ezekiel 22:26. It can also mean to play music or start a project.
Definition: 1) to wound (fatally), bore through, pierce, bore 1a) (Qal) to pierce 1b) (Pual) to be slain 1c) (Poel) to wound, pierce 1d) (Poal) to be wounded
Usage: Occurs in 132 OT verses. KJV: begin ([idiom] men began), defile, [idiom] break, defile, [idiom] eat (as common things), [idiom] first, [idiom] gather the grape thereof, [idiom] take inheritance, pipe, player on instruments, pollute, (cast as) profane (self), prostitute, slay (slain), sorrow, stain, wound. See also: Genesis 4:26; Ezra 3:8; Psalms 55:21.
מִֽשְׁכַּן
mishkân
H4908
"tabernacle"
N-ms
The tabernacle was a special tent where God met with the Israelites, as described in Exodus and Leviticus. It was a portable place of worship, like a dwelling place for God. The Israelites carried it with them.
Definition: 1) dwelling place, tabernacle 1a) dwelling-place 1b) dwellings Aramaic equivalent: mish.kan (מִשְׁכַּן "habitation" H4907)
Usage: Occurs in 129 OT verses. KJV: dwelleth, dwelling (place), habitation, tabernacle, tent. See also: Exodus 25:9; Numbers 3:23; Psalms 26:8.
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 74:7
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 74:7 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 74:7
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 74:7
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 74:7
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 74:7
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 74:7
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 74:7
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 74:7
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 74:7
- Sermons on Psalms 74:7
Context — Why Have You Rejected Us Forever?
5like men wielding axes in a thicket of trees
6and smashing all the carvings with hatchets and picks.
7They have burned Your sanctuary to the ground; they have defiled the dwelling place of Your Name.
8They said in their hearts, “We will crush them completely.” They burned down every place where God met us in the land. 9There are no signs for us to see. There is no longer any prophet. And none of us knows how long this will last.Cross References
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| 1 | 2 Kings 25:9 | He burned down the house of the LORD, the royal palace, and all the houses of Jerusalem—every significant building. |
| 2 | Psalms 89:39 | You have renounced the covenant with Your servant and sullied his crown in the dust. |
| 3 | Ezekiel 24:21 | Tell the house of Israel that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘I am about to desecrate My sanctuary, the pride of your power, the desire of your eyes, and the delight of your soul. And the sons and daughters you left behind will fall by the sword.’ |
| 4 | Deuteronomy 12:5 | Instead, you must seek the place the LORD your God will choose from among all your tribes to establish as a dwelling for His Name, and there you must go. |
| 5 | Isaiah 64:11 | Our holy and beautiful temple, where our fathers praised You, has been burned with fire, and all that was dear to us lies in ruins. |
| 6 | Exodus 20:24 | You are to make for Me an altar of earth, and sacrifice on it your burnt offerings and peace offerings, your sheep and goats and cattle. In every place where I cause My name to be remembered, I will come to you and bless you. |
| 7 | Matthew 22:7 | The king was enraged, and he sent his troops to destroy those murderers and burn their city. |
| 8 | Lamentations 2:2 | Without pity the Lord has swallowed up all the dwellings of Jacob. In His wrath He has demolished the fortified cities of the Daughter of Judah. He brought to the ground and defiled her kingdom and its princes. |
| 9 | 1 Kings 8:20 | Now the LORD has fulfilled the word that He spoke. I have succeeded my father David, and I sit on the throne of Israel, as the LORD promised. I have built the house for the Name of the LORD, the God of Israel. |
Psalms 74:7 Summary
Psalms 74:7 is talking about a very sad event where the enemies of God burned down the temple, which was a special place where God's people worshiped Him. This was a terrible thing to do, because it was like attacking God Himself, as seen in Acts 7:48-50. We can learn from this verse that God is very serious about the way we treat His special places and His people (1 Corinthians 3:16-17). We should try to be careful and respectful of the things that belong to God, and remember that our own bodies are also temples of God (1 Corinthians 6:19-20).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the sanctuary being referred to in Psalms 74:7?
The sanctuary in Psalms 74:7 is the temple in Jerusalem, which was the central place of worship for the Israelites, as described in Exodus 25:8 and 1 Kings 8:10-11.
Why did the enemies of God burn down the sanctuary?
The enemies of God burned down the sanctuary as an act of defiance and rebellion against God, as seen in Psalms 74:7, similar to the way the Babylonians destroyed the temple in Jeremiah 52:13.
How does this verse relate to the concept of God's presence?
This verse highlights the idea that God's presence is closely tied to the sanctuary, as expressed in Psalms 74:7, and that the destruction of the sanctuary is a desecration of the dwelling place of God's Name, as also seen in Ezekiel 28:18.
What is the significance of the phrase 'dwelling place of Your Name'?
The phrase 'dwelling place of Your Name' refers to the idea that God's Name, which represents His character and presence, dwells in the sanctuary, as seen in Deuteronomy 12:11 and Jeremiah 7:12, emphasizing the sacred nature of the temple.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can 'burn down' or desecrate the temple of God in my own life, and how can I avoid doing so?
- How can I reverence and honor the dwelling place of God's Name in my own heart and life, as described in 1 Corinthians 3:16-17?
- What are some ways that I can respond to the destruction or desecration of God's sanctuary, whether physical or spiritual, as seen in Psalms 74:7?
- How can I cultivate a deeper sense of reverence and awe for the presence of God, as expressed in Isaiah 6:1-5, and apply it to my daily life?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 74:7
They have cast fire into thy sanctuary,.... Or, "thy sanctuary into the fire" (o); which denotes the utter destruction of it by fire, which was done both by the Chaldean and Roman armies; see 2 Kings
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 74:7
Lift up thy feet unto the perpetual desolations; even all that the enemy hath done wickedly in the sanctuary. -The enemy has destroyed God's sanctuary and synagogues, and there are no tokens of God's presence in the land.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 74:7
First they polluted it, and then they burnt it, and broke it in pieces.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 74:7
Psalms 74:7 They have cast fire into thy sanctuary, they have defiled [by casting down] the dwelling place of thy name to the ground.Ver. 7. They have cast fire inlo thy sanctuary] Heb. They have sent thy sanctuary into the fire. So the French Papists, under the conduct of the Guises, dealt by the public meeting houses of the Protestants there, and particularly by that church at Lyons which was called Paradise, Hoc apud Ethnicos erat horrendum. The heathens observed of such as destroyed temples that they commonly came to some fearful end, by thunderbolts or otherwise.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 74:7
(7) They have cast fire into.—Literally, They have cast into fire thy sanctuary. Probably a hyperbolic expression, and purporting to express the vastness of the conflagration. Others compare with the English “set on fire,” and French mettre à feu.We learn from 1Ma 4:38, and Josephus, Antt. xii., 7:6, that Judas Maccabæus, in coming to restore the Temple, found that the gates had been burnt.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 74:7
7. They have set thy sanctuary on fire; They have profaned the dwelling place of thy name even to the ground. (R.V.) The verse appears to speak of a complete destruction of the Temple by fire. This was done by Nebuzaradan (2 Kings 25:9-10) but not by the emissaries of Antiochus, for Judas found the main building standing, though the gates had been burned and the priests’ chambers pulled down (1Ma 4:38). Comp. the stress which Ezekiel lays on the desecration of the sanctuary (Ezekiel 7:21-22; Ezekiel 7:24). See also Lamentations 2:2. For the dwelling place of thy name cp. Deuteronomy 12:11; Deuteronomy 16:2; Deuteronomy 16:6; Deuteronomy 16:11, &c.; Jeremiah 7:12; Psalms 26:8.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 74:7
They have cast fire into thy sanctuary - Into the temple to destroy it. Literally, “They have cast thy sanctuary into the fire.” The meaning is, that they had burned it down.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 74:7
7. They have cast fire into thy sanctuary—The temple was fired one month after it was taken. Jeremiah 52:12-13.
Sermons on Psalms 74:7
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If You Attempt to Enthrone the Creature! by Thomas Brooks | Thomas Brooks emphasizes the danger of overvaluing earthly comforts and mercies, warning that when we prioritize them over Christ, we risk losing them. He illustrates that our hear |
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I Am About to Desecrate My Sanctuary by Thomas Brooks | Thomas Brooks emphasizes the danger of hypocrisy within the church, warning that many engage in religious activities while their hearts remain distant from God. He highlights that |
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Synopsis of the Books of the Bible - Deuteronomy by John Nelson Darby | John Nelson Darby discusses the Book of Deuteronomy, emphasizing its moral warnings and the importance of Israel's obedience to God's commandments as they stand on the brink of Can |
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"neither... nor... but..." by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the transformative nature of worship in his sermon 'neither... nor... but...', highlighting Jesus' declaration that true worship is not confined to spec |
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Holy Spirit 1 by William MacDonald | In this sermon, the speaker addresses the frustration and confusion that arises when believers witness blessings and growth in churches that do not adhere to biblical truth. He emp |
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What Is Your Goal in Life? by Paul Washer | In this video, the speaker reflects on the brevity of life and the importance of considering what will be written on one's tombstone. He shares his hesitation in giving his testimo |
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Altar Tent and Well by David Ravenhill | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the challenge of maintaining faith and consecration in the Christian life. He uses the analogy of a marriage proposal to illustrate the initia |