Turn us, O God of our salvation, and cause thine anger toward us to cease.
Bring us back to you, O God who saves us, and stop being angry with us.
The writer is asking God to restore their relationship with Him and to end His righteous anger toward their sin.
📚 Historical Context
Psalm 85 is attributed to the sons of Korah and was likely written during the post-exilic period, after the Israelites returned from Babylonian captivity, as a communal plea for national restoration. In this historical context, the people of Israel were dealing with the consequences of their past sins, which had led to exile and divine judgment, and they were earnestly seeking God's forgiveness and favor. This reflects the ancient Israelite tradition of corporate prayer and lament to appeal for God's intervention in times of distress.
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