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Psalm 74

Psalm 74:11

Why Have You Rejected Us Forever? · Psalm 74:1–23
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Translations

Modern
Why do You withdraw Your strong right hand? Stretch it out to destroy them!
Traditional
Why withdrawest thou thy hand, even thy right hand? pluck it out of thy bosom.
Literal
Why do You turn back Your hand, and Your right hand? May You remove it from the midst of Your bosom!
Latin
Ut quid avertis manum tuam, et dexteram tuam de medio sinu tuo in finem?

Original

Hebrew
English
Why do You withdraw Your strong right hand? Stretch it out to destroy them!

Notes

Psalms 74:1–23

The psalmist laments the destruction of the temple in Jerusalem. This happened in 586 BC. The psalmist uses vivid imagery, asks questions, recalls fresh memories, and directly asks the Lord to act (Psalm 74:19–23).

Psalms 73:1–75:10

The seeming success of the wicked (Psalm 73) and God's apparent rejection of his people (Psalm 74) raise questions about his justice. God rules the entire world and decides when to judge (Psalm 75).

Theme notes and profiles

Questions and Doubt

Parallels

Psalm 79:1–13 Jeremiah 52:1–11

Glossary

Asaph Imprecatory Psalms Music Psalms, Book of

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Prayer In Prayer: Pleas offered In The Hands: Right Hand: (Withdrawn) Support Withheld