Psalms 85:1
Psalms 85:1 in Multiple Translations
You showed favor to Your land, O LORD; You restored Jacob from captivity.
LORD, thou hast been favourable unto thy land: thou hast brought back the captivity of Jacob.
Jehovah, thou hast been favorable unto thy land; Thou hast brought back the captivity of Jacob.
Lord, you were good to your land: changing the fate of Jacob.
Lord, you have shown your kindness to your land; you have restored Jacob's prosperity.
To him that excelleth. A Psalme committed to the sonnes of Korah. Lord, thou hast bene fauourable vnto thy land: thou hast brought againe the captiuitie of Iaakob.
To the Overseer. — By sons of Korah. A Psalm. Thou hast accepted, O Jehovah, Thy land, Thou hast turned [to] the captivity of Jacob.
LORD, you have been favorable to your land. You have restored the fortunes of Jacob.
To the chief Musician, A Psalm for the sons of Korah. LORD, thou hast been favorable to thy land: thou hast brought back the captivity of Jacob.
A prayer for David himself. Incline thy ear, O Lord, and hear me: for I am needy and poor.
Yahweh, you have been kind to us people who live in this land; you have enabled us Israeli people to become prosperous again.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 85:1
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Psalms 85:1 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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לַ/מְנַצֵּ֬חַ
לִ/בְנֵי
קֹ֬רַח
מִזְמֽוֹר
לַ/מְנַצֵּ֬חַ
nâtsach
H5329
to conduct
Prep | V-Piel
לִ/בְנֵי
bên
H1121
son
Prep | N-mp
קֹ֬רַח
Qôrach
H7141
Korah
N-proper
מִזְמֽוֹר
mizmôwr
H4210
melody
N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 85:1
לַ/מְנַצֵּ֬חַ
nâtsach
H5329
"to conduct"
Prep | V-Piel
To conduct or oversee, this word describes a leader or chief musician. In the Bible, it is used in the book of Psalms to describe the role of a music director. The word implies a sense of leadership and guidance.
Definition: 1) to excel, be bright, be preeminent, be perpetual, be overseer, be enduring 1a) (Niphal) enduring (participle) 1b) (Piel) to act as overseer or superintendent or director or chief Aramaic equivalent: ne.tsach (נְצַח "to distinguish oneself" H5330)
Usage: Occurs in 65 OT verses. KJV: excel, chief musician (singer), oversee(-r), set forward. See also: 1 Chronicles 15:21; Psalms 49:1; Psalms 4:1.
לִ/בְנֵי
bên
H1121
"son"
Prep | N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
קֹ֬רַח
Qôrach
H7141
"Korah"
N-proper
Korah was a leader who rebelled against Moses and Aaron in the wilderness, as told in Numbers 16, and his name means bald.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.2.43; son of: Hebron (H2275I); brother of: Tappuah (H8599A), Rekem (H7552I) and Shema (H8087) § Korah = "bald" 1) son of Izhar, grandson of Kohath, great grandson of Levi and leader of the rebellion of the Israelites against Moses and Aaron while in the wilderness; punished and died by an earthquake and flames of fire 2) the 3rd son of Esau by Aholibamah and one of the dukes of Edom 3) son of Eliphaz by Adah, duke of Edom, and nephew of 1 4) one of the 'sons' of Hebron
Usage: Occurs in 37 OT verses. KJV: Korah. See also: Genesis 36:5; Numbers 26:10; Psalms 42:1.
מִזְמֽוֹר
mizmôwr
H4210
"melody"
N-ms
This word refers to a melody or song, often with instrumental music. In the Bible, it is used to describe a psalm or poem set to notes. The KJV translates it as psalm.
Definition: melody, psalm
Usage: Occurs in 57 OT verses. KJV: psalm. See also: Psalms 3:1; Psalms 63:1; Psalms 4:1.
Study Notes — Psalms 85:1
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- Psalms 85:1 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 85:1
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 85:1
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 85:1
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 85:1
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 85:1
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 85:1
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 85:1
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 85:1
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 85:1
- Sermons on Psalms 85:1
Context — You Showed Favor to Your Land
1You showed favor to Your land, O LORD; You restored Jacob from captivity.
2You forgave the iniquity of Your people; You covered all their sin. Selah 3You withheld all Your fury; You turned from Your burning anger.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 14:7 | Oh, that the salvation of Israel would come from Zion! When the LORD restores His captive people, let Jacob rejoice, let Israel be glad! |
| 2 | Jeremiah 30:18 | This is what the LORD says: “I will restore the fortunes of Jacob’s tents and have compassion on his dwellings. And the city will be rebuilt on her own ruins, and the palace will stand in its rightful place. |
| 3 | Ezekiel 39:25 | Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: Now I will restore Jacob from captivity and will have compassion on the whole house of Israel, and I will be jealous for My holy name. |
| 4 | Psalms 77:7 | “Will the Lord spurn us forever and never show His favor again? |
| 5 | Joel 2:18 | Then the LORD became jealous for His land, and He spared His people. |
| 6 | Psalms 42:1 | As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul longs after You, O God. |
| 7 | Psalms 126:1–2 | When the LORD restored the captives of Zion, we were like dreamers. Then our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with shouts of joy. Then it was said among the nations, “The LORD has done great things for them.” |
| 8 | Joel 3:1 | “Yes, in those days and at that time, when I restore Judah and Jerusalem from captivity, |
| 9 | Leviticus 26:42 | then I will remember My covenant with Jacob and My covenant with Isaac and My covenant with Abraham, and I will remember the land. |
| 10 | Zechariah 1:16 | Therefore this is what the LORD says: ‘I will return to Jerusalem with mercy, and there My house will be rebuilt, declares the LORD of Hosts, and a measuring line will be stretched out over Jerusalem.’ |
Psalms 85:1 Summary
This verse, Psalms 85:1, tells us that God showed favor to His land and restored Jacob from captivity. This means that God blessed and restored His people, just like He promised to do in Genesis 28:15 and Jeremiah 29:10-14. God's restoration is a reminder of His love and faithfulness to us, and we can trust in His power to restore us, just as He did for Jacob. By remembering God's restoration power, we can have hope and confidence in His presence in our lives, as seen in Deuteronomy 31:6 and Hebrews 13:5-6.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for God to show favor to His land?
According to Psalms 85:1, showing favor to His land means that God is blessing and restoring it, much like He did for the Israelites after their captivity, as seen in Ezra 1:1-4 and Isaiah 44:26-28.
How does this verse relate to the concept of restoration in the Bible?
This verse highlights God's restorative power, which is a theme throughout the Bible, as seen in passages like Jeremiah 29:10-14 and Joel 2:25-27, where God promises to restore His people and land.
What is the significance of Jacob being restored from captivity?
Jacob's restoration from captivity symbolizes God's faithfulness to His people, as seen in Genesis 28:15 and Genesis 46:3-4, where God promises to be with Jacob and his descendants.
How can we apply this verse to our lives today?
We can apply this verse by recognizing God's restoration power in our own lives, just as He restored Jacob, and trusting in His faithfulness, as seen in Deuteronomy 31:6 and Hebrews 13:5-6.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I have experienced God's favor and restoration in my life, and how can I express gratitude for these blessings?
- How can I trust in God's restorative power when faced with difficulties or challenges, just as Jacob did during his captivity?
- What does it mean for me to be a part of God's 'land' and to receive His favor, as described in this verse?
- In what ways can I reflect God's restorative character to those around me, and how can I be a source of hope and encouragement to others?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 85:1
Lord, thou hast been favourable unto thy land,.... The land of Canaan, which the Lord chose for the people of Israel, and put them into the possession of it; and where he himself chose to dwell, and
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 85:1
LORD, thou hast been favourable unto thy land: thou hast brought back the captivity of Jacob.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 85:1
Psalms 85 THE This Psalm is thought to have been made after the people’ s return from the Babylonish captivity, wherein he partly gives God thanks for that glorious deliverance, and partly implores God’ s mercy in completing that work, and rescuing his people from the relics of their bondage, and from the vexation which they had by their neighbours after they were returned to Canaan. The psalmist, out of the experience of former mercies, prayeth for the continuance of them, ; resolveth to wait on the Lord: and hear what he will speak, . His confidence in his goodness, mercy, and truth, . Unto thy land, i.e. unto thy people, in removing the sad effects of thy displeasure. The captivity; the captives, as the word is used, 68:18, and elsewhere.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 85:1
Psalms 85:1 « To the chief Musician, A Psalm for the sons of Korah. » LORD, thou hast been favourable unto thy land: thou hast brought back the captivity of Jacob.Ver. 1. Lord, thou hast been favourable, &c.] God’ s free grace and favour is fitly premised, as the fountain and mother of all the following mercies. This is that other book, Revelation 20:12, that hath our names in it, and our pardon. Thou hast brought back the captivity of Jacob] Of old from Egypt, and alate from the Philistines; who, after Saul’ s death, miserably tyrannized over Israel, till David delivered them. Some hold that this psalm was composed at the end of the Babylonish captivity; others conceive it may be a prayer for the conversion of the Gentiles, who are brought in speaking, the whole psalm throughout.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 85:1
(1) Thou hast brought back.—See Psalms 14:7; Psalms 68:18. The expression might only imply generally a return to a state of former prosperity, as in Job 42:10, but the context directs us to refer especially to the return from exile. (See Introduction.)
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 85:1
PSALM LXXXV Thanksgiving to God for restoration to the Divine favour, 1-3; prayer for farther mercies, 4-7; the psalmist waits for a gracious answer in full confidence of receiving it, 8. He receives the assurance of the greatest blessings, and exults in the prospect, 9-13. NOTES ON PSALM LXXXV The title of this Psalm we have seen before, Psalms 42:1. As to the time, it seems to have been written during, or even after, the return from the Babylonish captivity. In the three first verses the psalmist acknowledges the goodness of God in bringing the people back to their own land; he next prays to God to restore them to their ancient prosperity. In the spirit of prophecy, he waits on God, and hears him promise to do it; and then exults in the prospect of so great a good. The whole Psalm seems also to have a reference to the redemption of the world by Jesus Christ. Verse 1. Lord, thou hast been favourable] Literally, Thou hast been well pleased with thy land. Thou hast brought back the captivity] This seems to fix the time of the Psalm to be after the return of the Jews from Babylon.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 85:1
1–3. God has forgiven and restored His people.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 85:1
Lord, thou hast been favorable unto thy land - Margin, “well pleased with.” The idea is that he had been kind or propitious to the nation; to wit, on some former occasion.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 85:1
1. Thou hast been favourable unto thy land—The first three verses are an acknowledgment of national restoration. The six verbs in those verses are in the past tense, but it is the recent past.
Sermons on Psalms 85:1
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Principles That Govern Spiritual Awakenings - Part 1 by Duncan Campbell | In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal experience of a visitation from God on a small island in Burma. Despite initially feeling compelled to leave a convention and go to th |
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How to Pray for Revival by David Guzik | In this sermon, the speaker recounts a story from the 19th century about a preacher named Mr. Lewis who desired to bring revival to his community. Despite facing challenges and a l |
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The Glory of God and the Reviving of Religion by J.I. Packer | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of love and its manifestation in the early Christian community. He emphasizes that love is a commitment to meeting the needs of ot |
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When Do We Need Revival? by Alan Bartley | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of soul winning and warns about the consequences of neglecting it. He refers to Ezekiel 33, where God appoints a watchman to |
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Revival - America's Only Hope by Robert Vradenburgh | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the need for revival in America. He starts by referencing Romans chapter one, emphasizing the lost state of the Gentile heathen and the impo |
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Revival Begins in the House of God by Ralph Ovadal | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the need for individuals to acknowledge and repent for wasting their lives. He encourages humility and acceptance of wrongdoing, urging list |
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The Urgent Question by Ronald Glass | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the impact of revival on society and the church. He shares examples of past revivals and describes the profound transformation that takes plac |