Psalms 94:14

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 94:14 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “For Jehovah will not cast off his people, Neither will he forsake his inheritance.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

For Jehovah will not cast off his people, Neither will he forsake his inheritance.
Psalms 94:14 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 94

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
14For Jehovah will not cast off his people, Neither will he forsake his inheritance.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“For the Lord will not cast off his people, etc.] The people whom he has foreknown, his chosen people, whether among Jews or Gentiles, ( <451101> Romans 11:1,2), his covenant people, whom he has given to Christ, and who are redeemed by his blood, and called by his Spirit and grace: these, though he may not arise immediately for their help; though he may withdraw his presence from them for a time, may afflict them, and suffer them to be afflicted by others, (<199405>Psalm 94:5), he will not cast them off, at least for ever, so as to be removed out of his sight, or off of his heart, or from his covenant, or out of the hands of his Son, or from being a part of his family, or so as to perish…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“For the Lord will not cast off his people ... - He will interpose in their behalf though the wicked seem now to triumph. The certainty of this would give consolation; this would make the mind calm in the days of trouble. Compare 1 Samuel 12:22; 1 Kings 6:13; Deuteronomy 31:6. See the notes at Romans 11:1-2. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“94:14 Even when it seems that he has, the Lord will not reject his people.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“For: Psa 37:28; Sa1 12:22; Isa 49:14, Isa 49:15; Jer 32:39, Jer 32:40; Joh 10:27-31; Rom 8:30, Rom 8:38, Rom 8:39, Rom 11:1, Rom 11:2; Heb 13:5 forsake: Psa 94:5, Psa 34:12; Deu 32:9; Jer 10:16; Eph 1:18 Psalms 94:15”
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