What is the meaning of Psalm 89:10? You crushed Rahab like a carcass • In Scripture, “Rahab” often pictures Egypt—an arrogant power that once held God’s people in bondage (Isaiah 30:7; Psalm 87:4). • By saying He “crushed Rahab,” the psalm recalls the Exodus, when the Lord shattered Egypt’s pride through the plagues and the Red Sea (Exodus 14:27-30). • “Like a carcass” stresses total defeat; the oppressor is left lifeless, useless, unable to rise again (Psalm 74:13-14). • The verse reassures believers that no matter how fearsome the adversary, the Lord’s past acts prove His present ability to save (Isaiah 51:9-10). You scattered Your enemies with Your mighty arm • God’s “arm” is a vivid way of speaking about His active power (Exodus 15:6; Deuteronomy 26:8). • “Scattered” paints the picture of enemies running in chaotic retreat, unable to regroup (Psalm 68:1-2; 144:6). • The same arm that parted the sea, felled Jericho’s walls, and routed countless foes still moves on behalf of His people today (Joshua 4:23-24; 2 Chronicles 20:6). • Because His victories are decisive, believers can live in settled confidence rather than fear (Romans 8:31). summary Psalm 89:10 celebrates the Lord’s unmatched power: He once crushed Egypt’s might, leaving it as lifeless as a discarded carcass, and He continues to scatter every enemy that rises against His purposes. Remembering these historic acts fuels present trust—if God has already overthrown the greatest of foes with His mighty arm, He can certainly handle whatever confronts us now. |
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