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Psalm Ps. 74. This psalm, a community lament, is a cry of anguish over the destruction of the temple. It recounts God’s mighty deeds in the past, especially the exodus. Past events are the basis for this prayer: do not let the Gentiles scorn the God who has done such mighty things.
Ps. 74:1–3 the sheep of your pasture. For God’s people as his sheep, see 79:13; 100:3. The terms purchased and redeemed are taken from Ex. 15:13, 16. Israel is God’s own people, for whom he has done great deeds in the past. This makes the current disaster (Ps. 74:3) all the more painful.
Ps. 74:4–8 Considering the importance that God himself has placed on the temple, it is horrific that the Gentiles have destroyed (profaned) it.
Ps. 74:9–11 It is puzzling that God has not sent a prophet to instruct his people while they are in such dire distress. It is even more puzzling why God allows the enemy to continue to revile his name.
Ps. 74:12–17 The next section recalls God’s mighty deeds from the past, in which he has worked salvation. These include the exodus from Egypt and the journey through the wilderness (vv. 12–15), and God’s creation and governance of the whole world (vv. 16–17). It is wrong for the Gentiles to disdain such a great God.
Ps. 74:14 Leviathan here represents Egypt (see notes on Job 3:8; Isa. 27:1).
Ps. 74:18–23 The psalm goes on to plead with God, remember this. There is no appeal to the people’s merit. Rather, the appeal is have regard for the covenant and defend your cause.
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