Thou hast taken away all thy wrath: thou hast turned thyself from the fierceness of thine anger.
You have taken away all your anger and turned away from your fierce wrath.
The writer is expressing relief and gratitude that God has stopped being angry and has shown mercy instead.
📚 Historical Context
Psalms 85 is believed to have been written during the post-exilic period in Israel's history, a time when the people had returned from Babylonian captivity and were seeking God's favor after enduring His judgment for their unfaithfulness. In this verse, the psalmist is thanking God for withdrawing His wrath and anger, which had been demonstrated through events like the exile, highlighting God's covenant faithfulness and readiness to forgive. This reflects the broader Old Testament theme of God's restorative love toward His chosen people.
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