Psalms 67:7 Meaning and Explanation
“God shall bless us; and all the ends of the earth shall fear him.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The psalm closes with assurance: God will bless His people, and all the earth will come to revere Him.
The Context of Psalms 67:7
The concluding assurance: God's blessing continues, bringing all creation to revere Him.
What Does Psalms 67:7 Mean?
The final verse brings the psalm to its conclusion with a declaration of confidence. God's blessing is assured, and this blessing reaches its intended purpose: all the ends of the earth will fear (revere and respect) Him. 'Fear' here carries the sense of awe, reverence, and recognition of God's majesty. It is not terror but the respectful acknowledgment that comes from witnessing God's justice and faithfulness demonstrated through His care of His people.
By ending with this vision of universal reverence, the psalmist affirms that the prayer begun in verse 1 will be answered. The whole earth will come to acknowledge God's sovereignty through the overflow of blessing flowing from His people. This final word brings full circle the theme: one community receives God's blessing, shares it through witness, and thereby draws all people into the recognition of God's supreme worth.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 67:7
What does Psalms 67:7 mean?
The psalm closes with assurance: God will bless His people, and all the earth will come to revere Him.
What is the context of Psalms 67:7?
The concluding assurance: God's blessing continues, bringing all creation to revere Him.