Bible Strands
Psalms 67:2
that Your ways may be known on earth, Your salvation among all nations.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The psalmist prays to God, framing a petition for divine favor that extends beyond the worshiping community. The prayer positions God’s local blessing as the catalyst for global recognition.
The words — דַּרְכֶּךָ (dar.Ke./kha) means "your way," and יְשׁוּעָתֶךָ (ye.shu.'a.Te./kha) means "your salvation." Both terms carry the second-person suffix, anchoring the revelation to God’s direct action rather than human achievement.
The thread — The expansion of divine knowledge to the nations runs through Psalms 98:2, where God proclaims salvation and righteousness to all peoples. Titus 2:11 mirrors the universal scope by stating God’s grace brings salvation to everyone, while Acts 18:25 references the instruction of the "way of the Lord."
Why it lands — The text requires readers to treat personal or communal blessing as a means for global revelation, not an end. It asks for a posture that expects God’s work to cross ethnic boundaries and be recognized by all nations.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
That thy way may be known upon earth, thy saving health among all nations.
Cross-references
- Titus 2:11 For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to everyone.
- Psalms 98:2 The LORD has proclaimed His salvation and revealed His righteousness to the nations.
- Acts 18:25 He had been instructed in the way of the Lord and was fervent in spirit. He spoke and taught accurately about Jesus, though he knew only the baptism of John.
- Isaiah 52:10 The LORD has bared His holy arm in the sight of all the nations; all the ends of the earth will see the salvation of our God.
- Luke 2:30 For my eyes have seen Your salvation,
- Luke 3:6 And all humanity will see God’s salvation.’”
- Psalms 43:5 Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why the unease within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise Him, my Savior and my God.
- Esther 8:15 Mordecai went out from the presence of the king in royal garments of blue and white, with a large gold crown and a purple robe of fine linen. And the city of Susa shouted and rejoiced.
- Psalms 66:1 For the choirmaster. A song. A Psalm. Make a joyful noise to God, all the earth!
- Isaiah 49:6 He says: “It is not enough for You to be My Servant, to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the protected ones of Israel. I will also make You a light for the nations, to bring My salvation to the ends of the earth.”