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Psalms 105:7

He is the LORD our God; His judgments carry throughout the earth.

Berean Standard Bible

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Study note

Setting — The psalmist addresses the descendants of Abraham and Jacob, speaking during a historical recounting of God’s covenant faithfulness to establish His sovereign identity.

The words — יְהוָה אֱלֹהֵינוּ (Yahweh Eloheinu) literally renders "Yahweh [is] our God," while מִשְפָּטָיו (mishpatav) translates to "His judgments" or "His rulings."

The thread — This assertion of divine lordship and covenant recognition runs through Exodus 20:2, Deuteronomy 26:17, and Isaiah 26:9, where God’s judgments and covenantal authority are repeatedly tied to Israel’s identity and response.

Why it lands — The text requires the reader to acknowledge Yahweh’s exclusive authority and recognize that His rulings govern all creation without exception.

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The Hebrew words

King James Version

He is the Lord our God: his judgments are in all the earth.

Cross-references