Psalms 81:5 — Meaning and Application

Blow up the trumpet in the new moon, in the time appointed, on our solemn feast day.

For this {was} a statute for Israel, {and} a law of the God of Jacob.

This he ordained in Joseph {for} a testimony, when he went out through the land of Egypt: {where} I heard a language {that} I understood not. {through: or, against}

I removed his shoulder from the burden: his hands were delivered from the pots. {were...: Heb. passed away}

Thou calledst in trouble, and I delivered thee; I answered thee in the secret place of thunder: I proved thee at the waters of Meribah. Selah. {Meribah: or, Strife}