1 For the Chief Musician; set to Aijeleth hash-Shahar. A Psalm of David. My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? Why art thou so far from helping me, and from the words of my groaning?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- To the chief Musician H5329 (נָצַח) — properly, to glitter from afar, i.e. to be eminent (as a superintendent, especially of the Temple services and its music); to be permanent
- upon Aijeleth H365 (אַיֶּלֶת) — a doe
- Shahar H7837 (שַׁחַר) — dawn (literal, figurative or adverbial)
- A Psalm H4210 (מִזְמוֹר) — properly, instrumental music; by implication, a poem set to notes
- of David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- My God H410 (אֵל) — strength; as adjective, mighty; especially the Almighty (but used also of any deity)
- why hast thou forsaken H5800 (עָזַב) — to loosen, i.e. relinquish, permit, etc.
- far H7350 (רָחוֹק) — remote, literally or figuratively, of place or time; specifically, precious; often used adverbially (with preposition)
- from helping H3444 (יְשׁוּעָה) — something saved, i.e. (abstractly) deliverance; hence, aid, victory, prosperity
- the words H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- of my roaring H7581 (שְׁאָגָה) — a rumbling or moan
2 O my God, I cry in the daytime, but thou answerest not; And in the night season, and am not silent.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- O my God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- I cry H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- in the daytime H3119 (יוֹמָם) — daily
- but thou hearest H6030 (עָנָה) — properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e. pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout, testify, a…
- not; and in the night season H3915 (לַיִל) — properly, a twist (away of the light), i.e. night; figuratively, adversity
- and am not silent H1747 (דּוּמִיָּה) — stillness; adverbially, silently; abstractly quiet, trust
3 But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- holy H6918 (קָדוֹשׁ) — sacred (ceremonially or morally); (as noun) God (by eminence), an angel, a saint, a sanctuary
- that is enthroned in H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- the praises H8416 (תְּהִלָּה) — laudation; specifically (concretely) a hymn
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
4 Our fathers trusted in thee: They trusted, and thou didst deliver them.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Our fathers H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- trusted H982 (בָּטַח) — properly, to hie for refuge (but not so precipitately as 2620); figuratively, to trust, be confident or sure
- in thee: they trusted H982 (בָּטַח) — properly, to hie for refuge (but not so precipitately as 2620); figuratively, to trust, be confident or sure
- and thou didst deliver H6403 (פָּלַט) — to slip out, i.e. escape; causatively, to deliver
5 They cried unto thee, and were delivered: They trusted in thee, and were not put to shame.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- They cried H2199 (זָעַק) — to shriek (from anguish or danger); by analogy, (as a herald) to announce or convene publicly
- unto thee, and were delivered H4422 (מָלַט) — properly, to be smooth, i.e. (by implication) to escape (as if by slipperiness); causatively, to release or rescue; specifically, to bring forth young, emit spa…
- they trusted H982 (בָּטַח) — properly, to hie for refuge (but not so precipitately as 2620); figuratively, to trust, be confident or sure
- in thee, and were not confounded H954 (בּוּשׁ) — properly, to pale, i.e. by implication to be ashamed; also (by implication) to be disappointed or delayed
6 But I am a worm, and no man; A reproach of men, and despised of the people.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- a worm H8438 (תּוֹלָע) — a maggot (as voracious); specifically (often with ellipsis of 8144) the crimson-grub, but used only (in this connection) of the color from it, and cloths dyed t…
- and no man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- a reproach H2781 (חֶרְפָּה) — contumely, disgrace, the pudenda
- of men H120 (אָדָם) — ruddy i.e. a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
- and despised H959 (בָּזָה) — to disesteem
- of the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
7 All they that see me laugh me to scorn: They shoot out the lip, they shake the head, saying,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- All they that see H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- me laugh me to scorn H3932 (לָעַג) — to deride; by implication (as if imitating a foreigner) to speak unintelligibly
- they shoot out H6358 (פָּטוּר) — opened, i.e. (as noun) a bud
- the lip H8193 (שָׂפָה) — the lip (as a natural boundary); by implication, language; by analogy, a margin (of a vessel, water, cloth, etc.)
- they shake H5128 (נוּעַ) — to waver, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively (as subjoined)
- the head H7218 (רֹאשׁ) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
8 Commit thyself unto Jehovah; let him deliver him: Let him rescue him, seeing he delighteth in him.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- He trusted H1556 (גָּלַל) — to roll (literally or figuratively)
- on Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- he would deliver H6403 (פָּלַט) — to slip out, i.e. escape; causatively, to deliver
- him: let him deliver H5337 (נָצַל) — to snatch away, whether in a good or a bad sense
- him, seeing he delighted H2654 (חָפֵץ) — properly, to incline to; by implication (literally but rarely) to bend; figuratively, to be pleased with, desire
9 But thou art he that took me out of the womb; Thou didst make me trust when I was upon my mother’s breasts.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- he that took H1518 (גִּיחַ) — to gush forth (as water), generally to issue
- me out of the womb H990 (בֶּטֶן) — the belly, especially the womb; also the bosom or body of anything
- thou didst make me hope H982 (בָּטַח) — properly, to hie for refuge (but not so precipitately as 2620); figuratively, to trust, be confident or sure
- upon my mother’s H517 (אֵם) — a mother (as the bond of the family); in a wide sense (both literally and figuratively [like father])
- breasts H7699 (שַׁד) — the breast of a woman or animal (as bulging)
10 I was cast upon thee from the womb; Thou art my God since my mother bare me.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I was cast H7993 (שָׁלַךְ) — to throw out, down or away (literally or figuratively)
- upon thee from the womb H7358 (רֶחֶם) — the womb
- my God H410 (אֵל) — strength; as adjective, mighty; especially the Almighty (but used also of any deity)
- from my mother’s H517 (אֵם) — a mother (as the bond of the family); in a wide sense (both literally and figuratively [like father])
- belly H990 (בֶּטֶן) — the belly, especially the womb; also the bosom or body of anything
11 Be not far from me; for trouble is near; For there is none to help.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Be not far H7368 (רָחַק) — to widen (in any direction), i.e. (intransitively) recede or (transitively) remove (literally or figuratively, of place or relation)
- from me; for trouble H6869 (צָרָה) — tightness (i.e. figuratively, trouble); transitively, a female rival
- near H7138 (קָרוֹב) — near (in place, kindred or time)
- none to help H5826 (עָזַר) — to surround, i.e. protect or aid
12 Many bulls have compassed me; Strong bulls of Bashan have beset me round.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Many H7227 (רַב) — abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
- bulls H6499 (פַּר) — a bullock (apparently as breaking forth in wild strength, or perhaps as dividing the hoof)
- have compassed H5437 (סָבַב) — to revolve, surround, or border; used in various applications, literally and figuratively
- me: strong H47 (אַבִּיר)
- of Bashan H1316 (בָּשָׁן) — Bashan (often with the article), a region East of the Jordan
- have beset me round H3803 (כָּתַר) — to enclose; hence (in a friendly sense) to crown, (in a hostile one) to besiege; also to wait (as restraining oneself)
13 They gape upon me with their mouth, As a ravening and a roaring lion.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- They gaped H6475 (פָּצָה) — to rend, i.e. open (especially the mouth)
- their mouths H6310 (פֶּה) — the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) acc…
- a ravening H2963 (טָרַף) — to pluck off or pull to pieces; causatively to supply with food (as in morsels)
- and a roaring H7580 (שָׁאַג) — to rumble or moan
- lion H738 (אֲרִי) — a lion
14 I am poured out like water, And all my bones are out of joint: My heart is like wax; It is melted within me.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I am poured out H8210 (שָׁפַךְ) — to spill forth (blood, a libation, liquid metal; or even a solid, i.e. to mound up); also (figuratively) to expend (life, soul, complaint, money, etc.); intensi…
- like water H4325 (מַיִם) — water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen
- and all my bones H6106 (עֶצֶם) — a bone (as strong); by extension, the body; figuratively, the substance, i.e. (as pron.) selfsame
- are out of joint H6504 (פָּרַד) — to break through, i.e. spread or separate (oneself)
- my heart H3820 (לֵב) — the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
- is like wax H1749 (דּוֹנַג) — wax;
- it is melted H4549 (מָסַס) — to liquefy; figuratively, to waste (with disease), to faint (with fatigue, fear or grief)
- in the midst H8432 (תָּוֶךְ) — a bisection, i.e. (by implication) the centre
- of my bowels H4578 (מֵעֶה) — used only in plural the intestines, or (collectively) the abdomen, figuratively, sympathy; by implication, a vest; by extension the stomach, the uterus (or of m…
15 My strength is dried up like a potsherd; And my tongue cleaveth to my jaws; And thou hast brought me into the dust of death.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- My strength H3581 (כֹּחַ) — vigor, literally (force, in a good or a bad sense) or figuratively (capacity, means, produce); also (from its hardiness) a large lizard
- is dried up H3001 (יָבֵשׁ) — to be ashamed, confused or disappointed; also (as failing) to dry up (as water) or wither (as herbage)
- like a potsherd H2789 (חֶרֶשׂ) — a piece of pottery
- and my tongue H3956 (לָשׁוֹן) — the tongue (of man or animals), used literally (as the instrument of licking, eating, or speech), and figuratively (speech, an ingot, a fork of flame, a cove of…
- cleaveth H1692 (דָּבַק) — properly, to impinge, i.e. cling or adhere; figuratively, to catch by pursuit
- to my jaws H4455 (מַלְקוֹחַ) — transitively (in dual) the jaws (as taking food); intransitively, spoil [and captives] (as taken)
- and thou hast brought H8239 (שָׁפַת) — to locate, i.e. (generally) hang on or (figuratively) establish, reduce
- me into the dust H6083 (עָפָר) — dust (as powdered or gray); hence, clay, earth, mud
- of death H4194 (מָוֶת) — death (natural or violent); concretely, the dead, their place or state (hades); figuratively, pestilence, ruin
16 For dogs have compassed me: A company of evil-doers have inclosed me; They pierced my hands and my feet.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For dogs H3611 (כֶּלֶב) — a dog; hence (by euphemism) a male prostitute
- have compassed H5437 (סָבַב) — to revolve, surround, or border; used in various applications, literally and figuratively
- me: the assembly H5712 (עֵדָה) — a stated assemblage (specifically, a concourse, or generally, a family or crowd)
- of the wicked H7489 (רָעַע) — properly, to spoil (literally, by breaking to pieces); figuratively, to make (or be) good for nothing, i.e. bad (physically, socially or morally)
- have inclosed H5362 (נָקַף) — to strike with more or less violence (beat, fell, corrode); by implication (of attack) to knock together, i.e. surround or circulate
- me: they pierced H738 (אֲרִי) — a lion
- me: they pierced H3738 (כָּרָה) — properly, to dig; figuratively, to plot; generally, to bore or open
- my hands H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- and my feet H7272 (רֶגֶל) — a foot (as used in walking); by implication, a step; by euphemistically the pudenda
17 I may count all my bones. They look and stare upon me;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I may tell H5608 (סָפַר) — properly, to score with a mark as a tally or record, i.e. (by implication) to inscribe, and also to enumerate; intensively, to recount, i.e. celebrate
- all my bones H6106 (עֶצֶם) — a bone (as strong); by extension, the body; figuratively, the substance, i.e. (as pron.) selfsame
- they look H5027 (נָבַט) — to scan, i.e. look intently at; by implication, to regard with pleasure, favor or care
- stare H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
18 They part my garments among them, And upon my vesture do they cast lots.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- They part H2505 (חָלַק) — to be smooth (figuratively); by implication (as smooth stones were used for lots) to apportion or separate
- my garments H899 (בֶּגֶד) — a covering, i.e. clothing; also treachery or pillage
- among them, and cast H5307 (נָפַל) — to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
- lots H1486 (גּוֹרָל) — properly, a pebble, i.e. a lot (small stones being used for that purpose); figuratively, a portion or destiny (as if determined by lot)
- upon my vesture H3830 (לְבוּשׁ) — a garment (literally or figuratively); by implication (euphemistically) a wife
19 But be not thou far off, O Jehovah: O thou my succor, haste thee to help me.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But be not thou far H7368 (רָחַק) — to widen (in any direction), i.e. (intransitively) recede or (transitively) remove (literally or figuratively, of place or relation)
- from me, O Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- O my strength H360 (אֱיָלוּת) — power; by implication, protection
- haste H2363 (חוּשׁ) — to hurry; figuratively, to be eager with excitement or enjoyment
- thee to help H5833 (עֶזְרָה) — aid
20 Deliver my soul from the sword, My darling from the power of the dog.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Deliver H5337 (נָצַל) — to snatch away, whether in a good or a bad sense
- my soul H5315 (נֶפֶשׁ) — properly, a breathing creature, i.e. animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or mental)
- from the sword H2719 (חֶרֶב) — drought; also a cutting instrument (from its destructive effect), as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement
- my darling H3173 (יָחִיד) — properly, united, i.e. sole; by implication, beloved; also lonely; (feminine) the life (as not to be replaced)
- from the power H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- of the dog H3611 (כֶּלֶב) — a dog; hence (by euphemism) a male prostitute
21 Save me from the lion’s mouth; Yea, from the horns of the wild-oxen thou hast answered me.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Save H3467 (יָשַׁע) — properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e. (by implication) to be safe; causatively, to free or succor
- me from the lion’s H738 (אֲרִי) — a lion
- mouth H6310 (פֶּה) — the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) acc…
- for thou hast heard H6030 (עָנָה) — properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e. pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout, testify, a…
- me from the horns H7161 (קֶרֶן) — a horn (as projecting); by implication, a flask, cornet; by resemblance. an elephant's tooth (i.e. ivory), a corner (of the altar), a peak (of a mountain), a ra…
- of the unicorns H7214 (רְאֵם) — a wild bull (from its conspicuousness)
22 I will declare thy name unto my brethren: In the midst of the assembly will I praise thee.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I will declare H5608 (סָפַר) — properly, to score with a mark as a tally or record, i.e. (by implication) to inscribe, and also to enumerate; intensively, to recount, i.e. celebrate
- thy name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- unto my brethren H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
- in the midst H8432 (תָּוֶךְ) — a bisection, i.e. (by implication) the centre
- of the congregation H6951 (קָהָל) — assemblage (usually concretely)
- will I praise H1984 (הָלַל) — to be clear (orig. of sound, but usually of color); to shine; hence, to make a show, to boast; and thus to be (clamorously) foolish; to rave; causatively, to ce…
23 Ye that fear Jehovah, praise him; All ye the seed of Jacob, glorify him; And stand in awe of him, all ye the seed of Israel.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Ye that fear H3373 (יָרֵא) — fearing; morally, reverent
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- praise H1984 (הָלַל) — to be clear (orig. of sound, but usually of color); to shine; hence, to make a show, to boast; and thus to be (clamorously) foolish; to rave; causatively, to ce…
- him; all ye the seed H2233 (זֶרַע) — seed; figuratively, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity
- of Jacob H3290 (יַעֲקֹב) — Jaakob, the Israelitish patriarch
- glorify H3513 (כָּבַד) — to be heavy, i.e. in a bad sense (burdensome, severe, dull) or in a good sense (numerous, rich, honorable); causatively, to make weighty (in the same two senses…
- him; and fear H1481 (גּוּר) — properly, to turn aside from the road (for a lodging or any other purpose), i.e. sojourn (as a guest); also to shrink, fear (as in a strange place); also to gat…
- him, all ye the seed H2233 (זֶרַע) — seed; figuratively, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
24 For he hath not despised nor abhorred the affliction of the afflicted; Neither hath he hid his face from him; But when he cried unto him, he heard.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For he hath not despised H959 (בָּזָה) — to disesteem
- nor abhorred H8262 (שָׁקַץ) — to be filthy, i.e. (intensively) to loathe, pollute
- the affliction H6039 (עֱנוּת) — affliction
- of the afflicted H6041 (עָנִי) — depressed, in mind or circumstances
- neither hath he hid H5641 (סָתַר) — to hide (by covering), literally or figuratively
- his face H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- from him; but when he cried H7768 (שָׁוַע) — properly, to be free; but used only causatively and reflexively, to halloo (for help, i.e. freedom from some trouble)
- unto him, he heard H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
25 Of thee cometh my praise in the great assembly: I will pay my vows before them that fear him.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- My praise H8416 (תְּהִלָּה) — laudation; specifically (concretely) a hymn
- of thee in the great H7227 (רַב) — abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
- congregation H6951 (קָהָל) — assemblage (usually concretely)
- I will pay H7999 (שָׁלַם) — to be safe (in mind, body or estate); figuratively, to be (causatively, make) completed; by implication, to be friendly; by extension, to reciprocate (in variou…
- my vows H5088 (נֶדֶר) — a promise (to God); also (concretely) a thing promised
- before them that fear H3373 (יָרֵא) — fearing; morally, reverent
26 The meek shall eat and be satisfied; They shall praise Jehovah that seek after him: Let your heart live for ever.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The meek H6035 (עָנָו) — depressed (figuratively), in mind (gentle) or circumstances (needy, especially saintly)
- shall eat H398 (אָכַל) — to eat (literally or figuratively)
- and be satisfied H7646 (שָׂבַע) — to sate, i.e. fill to satisfaction (literally or figuratively)
- they shall praise H1984 (הָלַל) — to be clear (orig. of sound, but usually of color); to shine; hence, to make a show, to boast; and thus to be (clamorously) foolish; to rave; causatively, to ce…
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- that seek H1875 (דָּרַשׁ) — properly, to tread or frequent; usually to follow (for pursuit or search); by implication, to seek or ask; specifically to worship
- him: your heart H3824 (לֵבָב) — the heart (as the most interior organ);
- shall live H2421 (חָיָה) — to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive
- for ever H5703 (עַד) — properly, a (peremptory) terminus, i.e. (by implication) duration, in the sense of advance or perpetuity (substantially as a noun, either with or without a prep…
27 All the ends of the earth shall remember and turn unto Jehovah; And all the kindreds of the nations shall worship before thee.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- All the ends H657 (אֶפֶס) — cessation, i.e. an end (especially of the earth); often used adverb, no further; also the ankle (in the dual), as being the extremity of the leg or foot
- of the world H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- shall remember H2142 (זָכַר) — properly, to mark (so as to be recognized), i.e. to remember; by implication, to mention; to be male
- and turn H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- unto Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- and all the kindreds H4940 (מִשְׁפָּחָה) — a family, i.e. circle of relatives; figuratively, a class (of persons), a species (of animals) or sort (of things); by extension a tribe or people
- of the nations H1471 (גּוֹי) — a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
- shall worship H7812 (שָׁחָה) — to depress, i.e. prostrate (especially reflexive, in homage to royalty or God)
- before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
28 For the kingdom is Jehovah’s; And he is the ruler over the nations.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For the kingdom H4410 (מְלוּכָה) — something ruled, i.e. a realm
- Yhwh’s H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- the governor H4910 (מָשַׁל) — to rule
- among the nations H1471 (גּוֹי) — a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
29 All the fat ones of the earth shall eat and worship: All they that go down to the dust shall bow before him, Even he that cannot keep his soul alive.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- fat H1879 (דָּשֵׁן) — fat; figuratively, rich, fertile
- upon earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- shall eat H398 (אָכַל) — to eat (literally or figuratively)
- and worship H7812 (שָׁחָה) — to depress, i.e. prostrate (especially reflexive, in homage to royalty or God)
- all they that go down H3381 (יָרַד) — to descend (literally, to go downwards; or conventionally to a lower region, as the shore, a boundary, the enemy, etc.; or figuratively, to fall); causatively,…
- to the dust H6083 (עָפָר) — dust (as powdered or gray); hence, clay, earth, mud
- shall bow H3766 (כָּרַע) — to bend the knee; by implication, to sink, to prostrate
- before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- him: and none can keep alive H2421 (חָיָה) — to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive
- his own soul H5315 (נֶפֶשׁ) — properly, a breathing creature, i.e. animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or mental)
30 A seed shall serve him; It shall be told of the Lord unto the next generation.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- A seed H2233 (זֶרַע) — seed; figuratively, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity
- shall serve H5647 (עָבַד) — to work (in any sense); by implication, to serve, till, (causatively) enslave, etc.
- him; it shall be accounted H5608 (סָפַר) — properly, to score with a mark as a tally or record, i.e. (by implication) to inscribe, and also to enumerate; intensively, to recount, i.e. celebrate
- to the Lord H136 (אֲדֹנָי) — the Lord (used as a proper name of God only)
- for a generation H1755 (דּוֹר) — properly, a revolution of time, i.e. an age or generation; also a dwelling
31 They shall come and shall declare his righteousness Unto a people that shall be born, that he hath done it.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- They shall come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- and shall declare H5046 (נָגַד) — properly, to front, i.e. stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to one present…
- his righteousness H6666 (צְדָקָה) — rightness (abstractly), subjectively (rectitude), objectively (justice), morally (virtue) or figuratively (prosperity)
- unto a people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- that shall be born H3205 (יָלַד) — to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage
- that he hath done H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application