Psalms 72:18 Meaning and Explanation
“Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, who only doeth wondrous things.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The psalmist praises God alone as the source of all wonders.
The Context of Psalms 72:18
God alone is the true source of all righteous transformation.
What Does Psalms 72:18 Mean?
The psalm shifts here to a doxological blessing, acknowledging that all the preceding promises flow from God's action, not the king's. The affirmation that God 'only doeth wondrous things' reserves ultimate creative and transformative power to the divine. This clause secures the entire psalm's theology: the king is the instrument, God is the source.
This verse prevents misreading the psalm as exalting human kingship above divine authority. Instead, it clarifies that whatever righteousness, justice, and blessing flow from the king are themselves gifts from God—wonders accomplished through the king but originating in God's character and choice.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 72:18
What does Psalms 72:18 mean?
The psalmist praises God alone as the source of all wonders.
What is the context of Psalms 72:18?
God alone is the true source of all righteous transformation.