◄ Psalm 75:9 ►
But I will proclaim Him forever; I will sing praise to the God of Jacob.
Study Bible
But I will proclaim forever
The psalmist begins with a declaration of eternal praise. The Hebrew root for "proclaim" is "nagad," which means to announce or make known. This word choice emphasizes the psalmist's commitment to continually declare God's deeds. Historically, proclamations were made publicly, often in the temple or during festivals, signifying a communal acknowledgment of God's sovereignty. The use of "forever" underscores the timeless nature of God's worthiness to be praised, transcending generations and circumstances.

I will sing praise
The act of singing is a powerful form of worship, deeply rooted in Jewish tradition. The Hebrew word "zamar" is used here, which means to make music or sing praises. This reflects a joyful and heartfelt response to God's goodness. Singing was an integral part of worship in the temple, and it remains a vital expression of faith in Christian communities today. It signifies not just verbal acknowledgment but an emotional and spiritual engagement with God.

to the God of Jacob
Referring to "the God of Jacob" connects the psalmist's praise to the covenantal relationship God established with the patriarchs. Jacob, later named Israel, represents the chosen lineage through which God's promises were fulfilled. This phrase reminds the reader of God's faithfulness throughout history, from the time of the patriarchs to the present. It also highlights the personal nature of God, who is not a distant deity but one who has been intimately involved with His people. This connection to Jacob serves as a reminder of God's enduring promises and His unchanging nature.

Persons / Places / Events
1. The Psalmist
The author of Psalm 75, traditionally attributed to Asaph, who is expressing a commitment to praise God.

2. God of Jacob
A title for God that emphasizes His covenant relationship with the patriarch Jacob and, by extension, the nation of Israel.

3. Israel
The nation descended from Jacob, often referred to in the Psalms as the people of God who are recipients of His promises and blessings.
Teaching Points
Eternal Praise
The psalmist's commitment to proclaim and sing praises to God forever serves as a model for believers to maintain a posture of worship throughout their lives.

Covenant Faithfulness
Recognizing God as the "God of Jacob" reminds us of His faithfulness to His promises. Believers can trust in God's unchanging nature and His commitment to His people.

Personal Worship
The individual nature of the psalmist's declaration ("I will proclaim") encourages personal responsibility in worship. Each believer is called to actively participate in praising God.

Community and Heritage
By referring to the "God of Jacob," the psalmist connects personal worship to the broader community of faith and its historical roots. Believers are part of a larger account of God's work through history.
Bible Study Questions
1. How does the title "God of Jacob" enhance your understanding of God's character and His relationship with His people?

2. In what ways can you incorporate the practice of eternal praise into your daily life?

3. How does recognizing God's covenant faithfulness in the past encourage you in your current circumstances?

4. What are some practical ways you can take personal responsibility for worship in your life?

5. How can understanding your place in the community of faith and its history deepen your worship experience?
Connections to Other Scriptures
Genesis 28:13-15
This passage recounts God's covenant with Jacob, promising him land, descendants, and blessings. It highlights the faithfulness of the "God of Jacob" mentioned in Psalm 75:9.

Psalm 146:5
This verse also refers to the "God of Jacob," emphasizing trust and hope in God, which aligns with the psalmist's commitment to praise.

Hebrews 13:15
This New Testament verse encourages believers to continually offer a sacrifice of praise to God, connecting to the psalmist's declaration of eternal praise.
Sermons
The God of JacobR. Tuck Psalm 75:9
God Revealed in NatureThe Signal.Psalm 75:1-10
God's Nearness to the WorldHomilistPsalm 75:1-10
God's Works Declare HimPsalm 75:1-10
The Nearness of GodR. Simpson, M. A.Psalm 75:1-10
The Righteous Judgment of GodC. Short Psalm 75:1-10
The Undaunted OneS. Conway Psalm 75:1-10
A Model of Devout PraiseW. Jones.Psalm 75:9-10
People
Asaph, Jacob, Psalmist
Places
Jerusalem
Topics
Age, Declare, Forever, Full, Jacob, Joy, Making, Praise, Praises, Psalms, Rejoice, Sing, Songs
Dictionary of Bible Themes
Psalm 75:9

     1245   God of the fathers
     5096   Jacob, patriarch

Library
Of Compunction of Heart
If thou wilt make any progress keep thyself in the fear of God, and long not to be too free, but restrain all thy senses under discipline and give not thyself up to senseless mirth. Give thyself to compunction of heart and thou shalt find devotion. Compunction openeth the way for many good things, which dissoluteness is wont quickly to lose. It is wonderful that any man can ever rejoice heartily in this life who considereth and weigheth his banishment, and the manifold dangers which beset his soul. …
Thomas A Kempis—Imitation of Christ

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It seems necessary to give the following outline of the history of this Oxford translation. It was undertaken as part of the great series of original translations which appeared "under the patronage of William, Archbishop of Canterbury, from its commencement, a.d. 1836, until his Grace's departure in peace, a.d. 1848." It proposed to include all the "Fathers of the Holy Catholic Church before the division of the East and West," and this exposition was dedicated as a memorial of Archbishop Howley …
St. Augustine—Exposition on the Book of Psalms

Derivative Doctrines. Grace and the Means of Grace; the Christian Life; the Last Things.
The idea of Grace is important to the theological system of Athanasius, in view of the central place occupied in that system by the idea of restoration and new creation as the specific work of Christ upon His fellow-men (supra, §2, cf. Orat. ii. 56, Exp. in Pss. xxxiii. 2, cxviii. 5, LXX.). But, in common with the Greek Fathers generally, he does not analyse its operation, nor endeavour to fix its relation to free will (cf. Orat. i. 37 fin., iii. 25 sub fin.). The divine predestination relates …
Athanasius—Select Works and Letters or Athanasius

The Power of God
The next attribute is God's power. Job 9:19. If I speak of strength, lo, he is strong.' In this chapter is a magnificent description of God's power. Lo, he is strong.' The Hebrew word for strong signifies a conquering, prevailing strength. He is strong.' The superlative degree is intended here; viz., He is most strong. He is called El-shaddai, God almighty. Gen 17:7. His almightiness lies in this, that he can do whatever is feasible. Divines distinguish between authority and power. God has both. …
Thomas Watson—A Body of Divinity

Appendix v. Rabbinic Theology and Literature
1. The Traditional Law. - The brief account given in vol. i. p. 100, of the character and authority claimed for the traditional law may here be supplemented by a chronological arrangement of the Halakhoth in the order of their supposed introduction or promulgation. In the first class, or Halakhoth of Moses from Sinai,' tradition enumerates fifty-five, [6370] which may be thus designated: religio-agrarian, four; [6371] ritual, including questions about clean and unclean,' twenty-three; [6372] concerning …
Alfred Edersheim—The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah

The Mountainous Country of Judea.
"What is the mountainous country of Judea? It is the king's mountain." However Judea, here and there, doth swell out much with mountains, yet its chief swelling appears in that broad back of mountains, that runs from the utmost southern cost as far as Hebron, and almost as Jerusalem itself. Which the Holy Scripture called "The hill-country of Judah," Joshua 21:11; Luke 1:39. Unless I am very much mistaken,--the maps of Adricomus, Tirinius, and others, ought to be corrected, which have feigned to …
John Lightfoot—From the Talmud and Hebraica

Of his Cross what Shall I Speak, what Say? this Extremest Kind of Death...
9. Of His cross what shall I speak, what say? This extremest kind of death He chose, that not any kind of death might make His Martyrs afraid. The doctrine He shewed in His life as Man, the example of patience He demonstrated in His Cross. There, you have the work, that He was crucified; example of the work, the Cross; reward of the work, Resurrection. He shewed us in the Cross what we ought to endure, He shewed in the Resurrection what we have to hope. Just like a consummate task-master in the matches …
St. Augustine—On the Creeds

St. Malachy's Apostolic Labours, Praises and Miracles.
[Sidenote: 1140, October] 42. (23). Malachy embarked in a ship, and after a prosperous voyage landed at his monastery of Bangor,[576] so that his first sons might receive the first benefit.[577] In what state of mind do you suppose they were when they received their father--and such a father--in good health from so long a journey? No wonder if their whole heart gave itself over to joy at his return, when swift rumour soon brought incredible gladness even to the tribes[578] outside round about them. …
H. J. Lawlor—St. Bernard of Clairvaux's Life of St. Malachy of Armagh

Third Stage of the Roman Trial. Pilate Reluctantly Sentences Him to Crucifixion.
(Friday. Toward Sunrise.) ^A Matt. XXVII. 15-30; ^B Mark XV. 6-19; ^C Luke XXIII. 13-25; ^D John XVIII. 39-XIX 16. ^a 15 Now at the feast [the passover and unleavened bread] the governor was wont { ^b used to} release unto them ^a the multitude one prisoner, whom they would. { ^b whom they asked of him.} [No one knows when or by whom this custom was introduced, but similar customs were not unknown elsewhere, both the Greeks and Romans being wont to bestow special honor upon certain occasions by releasing …
J. W. McGarvey—The Four-Fold Gospel

Ci. Foretelling his Passion. Rebuking Ambition.
(Peræa, or Judæa, Near the Jordan.) ^A Matt. XX. 17-28; ^B Mark X. 32-45; ^C Luke XVIII. 31-34. ^b 32 And they were on the way, going up to Jerusalem [Dean Mansel sees in these words an evidence that Jesus had just crossed the Jordan and was beginning the actual ascent up to Jerusalem. If so, he was in Judæa. But such a construction strains the language. Jesus had been going up to Jerusalem ever since he started in Galilee, and he may now have still be in Peræa. The parable …
J. W. McGarvey—The Four-Fold Gospel

The Eternity of God
The next attribute is, God is eternal.' Psa 90:0. From everlasting to everlasting thou art God.' The schoolmen distinguish between aevun et aeternum, to explain the notion of eternity. There is a threefold being. I. Such as had a beginning; and shall have an end; as all sensitive creatures, the beasts, fowls, fishes, which at death are destroyed and return to dust; their being ends with their life. 2. Such as had a beginning, but shall have no end, as angels and the souls of men, which are eternal …
Thomas Watson—A Body of Divinity

A Few Sighs from Hell;
or, The Groans of the Damned Soul: or, An Exposition of those Words in the Sixteenth of Luke, Concerning the Rich Man and the Beggar WHEREIN IS DISCOVERED THE LAMENTABLE STATE OF THE DAMNED; THEIR CRIES, THEIR DESIRES IN THEIR DISTRESSES, WITH THE DETERMINATION OF GOD UPON THEM. A GOOD WARNING WORD TO SINNERS, BOTH OLD AND YOUNG, TO TAKE INTO CONSIDERATION BETIMES, AND TO SEEK, BY FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST, TO AVOID, LEST THEY COME INTO THE SAME PLACE OF TORMENT. Also, a Brief Discourse touching the …
John Bunyan—The Works of John Bunyan Volumes 1-3

The Providence of God
Q-11: WHAT ARE GOD'S WORKS OF PROVIDENCE? A: God's works of providence are the acts of his most holy, wise, and powerful government of his creatures, and of their actions. Of the work of God's providence Christ says, My Father worketh hitherto and I work.' John 5:17. God has rested from the works of creation, he does not create any new species of things. He rested from all his works;' Gen 2:2; and therefore it must needs be meant of his works of providence: My Father worketh and I work.' His kingdom …
Thomas Watson—A Body of Divinity

Psalms
The piety of the Old Testament Church is reflected with more clearness and variety in the Psalter than in any other book of the Old Testament. It constitutes the response of the Church to the divine demands of prophecy, and, in a less degree, of law; or, rather, it expresses those emotions and aspirations of the universal heart which lie deeper than any formal demand. It is the speech of the soul face to face with God. Its words are as simple and unaffected as human words can be, for it is the genius …
John Edgar McFadyen—Introduction to the Old Testament

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