Psalm 74:2 Meaning
Remember thy congregation, which thou hast purchased of old; the rod of thine inheritance, which thou hast redeemed; this mount Zion, wherein thou hast dwelt.
Context Explained
1O God, why hast thou cast us off for ever? why doth thine anger smoke against the sheep of thy pasture?
2Remember thy congregation, which thou hast purchased of old; the rod of thine inheritance, which thou hast redeemed; this mount Zion, wherein thou hast dwelt.
3Lift up thy feet unto the perpetual desolations; even all that the enemy hath done wickedly in the sanctuary.
4Thine enemies roar in the midst of thy congregations; they set up their ensigns for signs.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Exodus 19:5
God's people are described as His treasured possession, fulfilled in Christ.
Ephesians 1:14
The Holy Spirit is described as a guarantee of our inheritance, echoing the theme of redemption.
Hebrews 9:12
Christ's sacrifice redeems us, paralleling the redemption mentioned in this psalm.
Source: Psalm 74:2