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Today's Scripture: Psalm 67:1-7

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Psalm 67:1-7 is a prayer that draws from God’s blessing to Abraham in Genesis 12:1-3 as well as the Aaronic blessing in Numbers 6:24-27 (“the Lord bless you and keep you . . .”). Because it emphasizes crops as a sign of God’s blessing (Psalm 67:6), this psalm might have been composed for use during harvest celebrations like the Festival of Tabernacles.

Typically, in the Old Testament, the word translated “people” (Hebrew ‘am) refers primarily to the nation of Israel; however, Psalm 67:1-7 suggests that God’s blessing on “the people” extends beyond Israel to “the nations” (Psalm 67:4) and strongly emphasizes the universal scope of God’s goodness. Through God’s goodness to His people, He becomes known and revered throughout the earth (Psalm 67:2), just as God promised Abraham.

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