Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version for he is our God and we are the people of his pasture, the flock under his care. Today, if only you would hear his voice, New Living Translation for he is our God. We are the people he watches over, the flock under his care. If only you would listen to his voice today! English Standard Version For he is our God, and we are the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his hand. Today, if you hear his voice, Berean Standard Bible For He is our God, and we are the people of His pasture, the sheep under His care. Today, if you hear His voice, King James Bible For he is our God; and we are the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his hand. To day if ye will hear his voice, New King James Version For He is our God, And we are the people of His pasture, And the sheep of His hand. Today, if you will hear His voice: New American Standard Bible For He is our God, And we are the people of His pasture and the sheep of His hand. Today, if you will hear His voice, NASB 1995 For He is our God, And we are the people of His pasture and the sheep of His hand. Today, if you would hear His voice, NASB 1977 For He is our God, And we are the people of His pasture, and the sheep of His hand. Today, if you would hear His voice, Legacy Standard Bible For He is our God, And we are the people of His pasture and the sheep of His hand. Today, if you hear His voice, Amplified Bible For He is our God And we are the people of His pasture and the sheep of His hand. Today, if you will hear His voice, Christian Standard Bible For he is our God, and we are the people of his pasture, the sheep under his care. Today, if you hear his voice: Holman Christian Standard Bible For He is our God, and we are the people of His pasture, the sheep under His care. Today, if you hear His voice: American Standard Version For he is our God, And we are the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his hand. To-day, oh that ye would hear his voice! Contemporary English Version The LORD is our God, and we are his people, the sheep he takes care of in his own pasture. Listen to God's voice today! English Revised Version For he is our God, and we are the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his hand. Today, Oh that ye would hear his voice! GOD'S WORD® Translation because he is our God and we are the people in his care, the flock that he leads. If only you would listen to him today! Good News Translation He is our God; we are the people he cares for, the flock for which he provides. Listen today to what he says: International Standard Version For he is our God, and we are the people of his pasture and the flock in his care. If only you would listen to his voice today, NET Bible For he is our God; we are the people of his pasture, the sheep he owns. Today, if only you would obey him! New Heart English Bible for he is our God. We are the people of his pasture, and the sheep in his care. Today, if you would hear his voice. Webster's Bible Translation For he is our God; and we are the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his hand. To-day, if ye will hear his voice, Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleFor He is our God, and we are the people of His pasture, the sheep under His care. Today, if you hear His voice, World English Bible for he is our God. We are the people of his pasture, and the sheep in his care. Today, oh that you would hear his voice! Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionFor He [is] our God, and we the people of His pasture, "" And the flock of His hand, "" Today, if you listen to His voice, Young's Literal Translation For He is our God, and we the people of His pasture, And the flock of His hand, To-day, if to His voice ye hearken, Smith's Literal Translation For he is our God, and we the people of his feeding and the sheep of his hand. This day if ye will, hear to his voice. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor he is the Lord our God: and we are the people of his pasture and the sheep of his hand. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible For he is our God, we are the people he shepherds, the sheep in his hands. Oh, that today you would hear his voice: New Revised Standard Version For he is our God, and we are the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his hand. O that today you would listen to his voice! Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor he is our God; and we are the people of his pasture and the sheep of his hand. Today if you will hear his voice, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Because he is our God and we are his people and the sheep of his pasture; today if you will hear his voice, OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For He is our God, And we are the people of His pasture, and the flock of His hand. To-day, if ye would but hearken to His voice! Brenton Septuagint Translation For he is our God; and we are the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his hand. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Rock of Our Salvation…6O come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the LORD our Maker. 7For He is our God, and we are the people of His pasture, the sheep under His care. Today, if you hear His voice, 8do not harden your hearts as you did at Meribah, in the day at Massah in the wilderness,… Cross References Hebrews 3:7-8 Therefore, as the Holy Spirit says: “Today, if you hear His voice, / do not harden your hearts, as you did in the rebellion, in the day of testing in the wilderness, Hebrews 4:7 God again designated a certain day as “Today,” when a long time later He spoke through David as was just stated: “Today, if you hear His voice, do not harden your hearts.” John 10:27 My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me. Ezekiel 34:31 ‘You are My flock, the sheep of My pasture, My people, and I am your God,’ declares the Lord GOD.” John 10:14 I am the good shepherd. I know My sheep and My sheep know Me, John 10:3 The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen for his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. Isaiah 40:11 He tends His flock like a shepherd; He gathers the lambs in His arms and carries them close to His heart. He gently leads the nursing ewes. Matthew 25:32 All the nations will be gathered before Him, and He will separate the people one from another, as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. 1 Peter 2:25 For “you were like sheep going astray,” but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls. Psalm 100:3 Know that the LORD is God. It is He who made us, and we are His; we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture. Jeremiah 23:3 Then I Myself will gather the remnant of My flock from all the lands to which I have banished them, and I will return them to their pasture, where they will be fruitful and multiply. John 10:16 I have other sheep that are not of this fold. I must bring them in as well, and they will listen to My voice. Then there will be one flock and one shepherd. Isaiah 53:6 We all like sheep have gone astray, each one has turned to his own way; and the LORD has laid upon Him the iniquity of us all. Luke 15:4-6 “What man among you, if he has a hundred sheep and loses one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the pasture and go after the one that is lost, until he finds it? / And when he finds it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders, / comes home, and calls together his friends and neighbors to tell them, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found my lost sheep!’ Ezekiel 34:11-12 For this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Behold, I Myself will search for My flock and seek them out. / As a shepherd looks for his scattered sheep when he is among the flock, so I will look for My flock. I will rescue them from all the places to which they were scattered on a day of clouds and darkness. Treasury of Scripture For he is our God; and we are the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his hand. To day if you will hear his voice, for he Psalm 48:14 For this God is our God for ever and ever: he will be our guide even unto death. Psalm 67:6 Then shall the earth yield her increase; and God, even our own God, shall bless us. Psalm 115:3 But our God is in the heavens: he hath done whatsoever he hath pleased. people Psalm 23:1 A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. Psalm 79:13 So we thy people and sheep of thy pasture will give thee thanks for ever: we will shew forth thy praise to all generations. Psalm 80:1 To the chief Musician upon ShoshannimEduth, A Psalm of Asaph. Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, thou that leadest Joseph like a flock; thou that dwellest between the cherubims, shine forth. to day Hebrews 3:7,13,15 Wherefore (as the Holy Ghost saith, To day if ye will hear his voice, … Hebrews 4:7 Again, he limiteth a certain day, saying in David, To day, after so long a time; as it is said, To day if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts. if ye Proverbs 8:6 Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall be right things. Isaiah 55:3 Incline your ear, and come unto me: hear, and your soul shall live; and I will make an everlasting covenant with you, even the sure mercies of David. Matthew 3:2,3 And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand… Jump to Previous Care Ear Flock Food Gives Hand Hear Hearken Pasture Sheep Today To-Day VoiceJump to Next Care Ear Flock Food Gives Hand Hear Hearken Pasture Sheep Today To-Day VoicePsalm 95 1. An exhortation to praise God3. For his greatness 6. And for his goodness 8. And not to tempt him For He is our God This phrase emphasizes the covenant relationship between God and His people. In the Old Testament, God established a covenant with Israel, declaring Himself as their God (Exodus 6:7). This relationship is characterized by God's faithfulness and the people's worship and obedience. The declaration "our God" signifies a personal and communal bond, reflecting the intimate relationship believers have with God through faith. and we are the people of His pasture the sheep under His care Today, if you hear His voice Persons / Places / Events 1. GodThe central figure in this verse, depicted as the shepherd and caretaker of His people. 2. People of His Pasture Refers to the Israelites, and by extension, all believers who are under God's guidance and protection. 3. Sheep Symbolizes believers who follow and depend on God for sustenance and guidance. 4. Voice of God Represents God's communication and guidance to His people, urging them to listen and obey. 5. Today Emphasizes the immediacy and urgency of responding to God's call. Teaching Points God as Our ShepherdRecognize God's role as our shepherd, providing guidance, protection, and care. Our Identity as His People Embrace our identity as the people of His pasture, living under His care and provision. Listening to God's Voice Cultivate a heart that is attentive and responsive to God's voice, avoiding spiritual complacency. The Urgency of Today Understand the importance of responding to God "today," emphasizing the immediacy of obedience and faith. Dependence on God Acknowledge our dependence on God for spiritual nourishment and direction, much like sheep rely on their shepherd. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Psalm 95:7?2. How does Psalm 95:7 encourage us to listen to God's voice today? 3. What does "we are the people of His pasture" signify about our relationship? 4. How can we apply the call to obedience in Psalm 95:7 daily? 5. Which other scriptures emphasize the importance of hearing God's voice? 6. How does recognizing God as our shepherd impact our faith and actions? 7. How does Psalm 95:7 define our relationship with God as His people and sheep? 8. What historical context influenced the message of Psalm 95:7? 9. How does Psalm 95:7 challenge our understanding of divine guidance and obedience? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 95? 11. If Psalm 95:7–11 portrays God’s long-term wrath on an entire generation, how does that reconcile with passages emphasizing God’s mercy (e.g., Exodus 34:6)? 12. Who can take them from my Father's hand? 13. What does 'My sheep hear My voice' mean? 14. Who can take them from my Father's hand? What Does Psalm 95:7 Mean For He is our God– The verse opens with a confident declaration of belonging. God is not distant; He binds Himself to people in covenant love (Exodus 20:2; Jeremiah 31:33). – Because He is “our” God, worship flows naturally (Psalm 95:6 just before this verse). – His identity shapes ours: when we know who He is, we find out who we are (Psalm 100:3). and we are the people of His pasture – The “pasture” speaks of a place He has prepared, supplied, and fenced in for safety (Ezekiel 34:14). – Belonging to His pasture means: • Provision—green grass and still waters (Psalm 23:2). • Identity—a marked, gathered community rather than wandering individuals (Deuteronomy 7:6). • Purpose—living daily under His oversight, bringing Him glory (Isaiah 43:21). the sheep under His care – Sheep depend entirely on the shepherd for guidance, protection, and rescue (John 10:11-14). – Under His care: • Guidance—He leads along righteous paths (Psalm 23:3). • Protection—no snatching from His hand (John 10:28-29). • Rescue—He carries the injured and seeks the lost (Isaiah 40:11; Luke 15:4-7). – The phrase underscores tenderness and commitment; His watchfulness is constant and personal (Psalm 121:4). Today, if you hear His voice – “Today” presses urgency; response to God is never left for tomorrow (2 Corinthians 6:2). – Hearing implies obedience, not mere awareness (Deuteronomy 30:20; James 1:22). – The writer of Hebrews repeats this line to urge believers to trust and obey without delay (Hebrews 3:7-15). – Deliberate, soft-hearted listening positions believers to receive ongoing rest and direction from the Shepherd (John 10:27). summary Psalm 95:7 invites wholehearted recognition of the Shepherd-King. He declares Himself “our God,” situates us in His pasture, tends us as cherished sheep, and calls for immediate, obedient listening. The verse weaves identity, security, provision, and prompt response into one beautiful snapshot of life under His loving rule. (7) To-day if . . .--In joining this clause with Psalm 95:8-9 the Authorised Version follows the LXX. The Masoretic text connects it with the preceding part of the verse, and there seems no good reason for departing from that arrangement. Indeed, the change from the third person, "his voice," to the first, "tempted me," in the same sentence is intolerable even in Hebrew poetry. Nor is there any necessity to suppose the loss of a line. Render: "For He is our God, and we are the people of his pasture, the sheep of his hand. Today would that ye would hearken to his voice." The Oriental custom of leading flocks by the voice is doubtless alluded to, as in John 10:4. Notice the resemblance in Psalm 95:6-7 to Psalm 100:3-4.Verse 7a. - For he is our God. A second, and a more urgent, reason for worshipping God. Not only is he a "great God" (ver. 3), but he is also "our God" - our own God - brought into the closest personal relationship with us. And we are the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his hand (comp. Psalm 74:1; Psalm 79:13; Psalm 80:1, etc.). We are led by him, tended by him, fed by him, folded by him. We owe everything to his shepherding. Verses 7b-11. - The warning against waywardness. This is delivered in four, or rather four and a half, verses, and commences with the words, "Today if ye will hear his voice." Verse 7b. - Today. This word, standing prominently forward as it does, is a startling call, intimating that the time is come for a momentous decision. If ye will hear his voice. God is crying to his people - will they hear, or will they forbear? If the former, all will go well; if the latter, than assuredly they shall not enter into his rest. The "voice" intended proceeds to give the warning of vers. 8-11.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Forכִּ֘י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction He ה֤וּא (hū) Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are is our God, אֱלֹהֵ֗ינוּ (’ĕ·lō·hê·nū) Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative and we וַאֲנַ֤חְנוּ (wa·’ă·naḥ·nū) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - first person common plural Strong's 587: We are the people עַ֣ם (‘am) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock of His pasture, מַ֭רְעִיתוֹ (mar·‘î·ṯōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 4830: A pasturing, shepherding, pasturage the sheep וְצֹ֣אן (wə·ṣōn) Conjunctive waw | Noun - common singular construct Strong's 6629: Small cattle, sheep and goats, flock under His care. יָד֑וֹ (yā·ḏōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 3027: A hand Today, הַ֝יּ֗וֹם (hay·yō·wm) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3117: A day if אִֽם־ (’im-) Conjunction Strong's 518: Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not you hear תִשְׁמָֽעוּ׃ (ṯiš·mā·‘ū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently His voice, בְּקֹל֥וֹ (bə·qō·lōw) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 6963: A voice, sound Links Psalm 95:7 NIVPsalm 95:7 NLT Psalm 95:7 ESV Psalm 95:7 NASB Psalm 95:7 KJV Psalm 95:7 BibleApps.com Psalm 95:7 Biblia Paralela Psalm 95:7 Chinese Bible Psalm 95:7 French Bible Psalm 95:7 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 95:7 For he is our God (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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