King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
Before your pots can feel the thorns, he shall take them away as with a whirlwind, both living, and in [his] wrath.
Complete Jewish Bible:
Before your cook-pots feel the heat of the burning thorns, may he blow them away, green and blazing alike.
Berean Standard Bible:
Before your pots can feel the burning thorns— whether green or dry— He will sweep them away.
American Standard Version:
Before your pots can feel the thorns, He will take them away with a whirlwind, the green and the burning alike.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Before your pots{H5518} can feel{H995}{H8799)} the thorns{H329}, he shall take them away as with a whirlwind{H8175}{H8799)}, both living{H2416}, and in his wrath{H2740}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Psalms 118:12
- They compassed me about like bees; they are quenched as the fire of thorns: for in the name of the LORD I will destroy them.
Proverbs 10:25
- As the whirlwind passeth, so [is] the wicked no [more]: but the righteous [is] an everlasting foundation.
Ecclesiastes 7:6
- For as the crackling of thorns under a pot, so [is] the laughter of the fool: this also [is] vanity.
Jeremiah 23:19
- Behold, a whirlwind of the LORD is gone forth in fury, even a grievous whirlwind: it shall fall grievously upon the head of the wicked.
Isaiah 17:13
- The nations shall rush like the rushing of many waters: but [God] shall rebuke them, and they shall flee far off, and shall be chased as the chaff of the mountains before the wind, and like a rolling thing before the whirlwind.
Psalms 55:23
- But thou, O God, shalt bring them down into the pit of destruction: bloody and deceitful men shall not live out half their days; but I will trust in thee.
Proverbs 1:27
- When your fear cometh as desolation, and your destruction cometh as a whirlwind; when distress and anguish cometh upon you.
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Commentary for Psalms 58:9
Psalm 58:9 is part of a larger imprecatory psalm, attributed to King David, which expresses a fervent plea for divine justice against evildoers who deceive and harm others. The historical context of this verse is rooted in the personal and national struggles that David faced, where he often found himself surrounded by enemies and faced with injustice.
The verse itself uses vivid imagery to convey the theme of God's swift and decisive judgment. The "pots" in this context likely represent the wicked, comparing them to inanimate objects that are about to be consumed by the "thorns," symbolizing the consequences of their own wickedness. The "whirlwind" is a powerful image of divine intervention, indicating that before the wicked can even experience the full brunt of their own destructive actions, God will remove them from the scene. The phrase "both living, and in [his] wrath" suggests that God's judgment will encompass both the living and those who have already died, leaving no room for escape from His righteous anger.
In summary, Psalm 58:9 encapsulates the themes of divine retribution and the ultimate triumph of justice over wrongdoing. It reflects the belief that God is actively involved in human affairs, ready to punish the wicked and protect the righteous. This verse, like other imprecatory psalms, serves as an expression of trust in God's sovereignty and righteousness, assuring the faithful that evil will not have the last word.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H5518
There are 32 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: סִיר
Transliteration: çîyr
Pronunciation: seer
Description: or (feminine) סִירָה; or סִרָה; (Jeremiah 52:18), from a primitive root meaning to boil up; a pot; also a thorn (as springing up rapidly); by implication, a hook; caldron, fishhook, pan, (wash-)pot, thorn. - Strong's Number: H995
There are 162 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בִּין
Transliteration: bîyn
Pronunciation: bene
Description: a primitive root; to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand; attend, consider, be cunning, diligently, direct, discern, eloquent, feel, inform, instruct, have intelligence, know, look well to, mark, perceive, be prudent, regard, (can) skill(-full), teach, think, (cause, make to, get, give, have) understand(-ing), view, (deal) wise(-ly, man). - Strong's Number: H329
There are 389 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אָטָד
Transliteration: ʼâṭâd
Pronunciation: aw-tawd'
Description: from an unused root probably meaning to pierce or make fast; a thorn-tree (especially the buckthorn); Atad, bramble, thorn. - Strong's Number: H8175
There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׂעַר
Transliteration: sâʻar
Pronunciation: saw-ar'
Description: a primitive root; to storm; by implication, to shiver, i.e. fear; be (horribly) afraid, fear, hurl as a storm, be tempestuous, come like (take away as with) a whirlwind. - Strong's Number: H2416
There are 452 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חַי
Transliteration: chay
Pronunciation: khah'-ee
Description: from חָיָה; alive; hence, raw (flesh); fresh (plant, water, year), strong; also (as noun, especially in the feminine singular and masculine plural) life (or living thing), whether literally or figuratively; [phrase] age, alive, appetite, (wild) beast, company, congregation, life(-time), live(-ly), living (creature, thing), maintenance, [phrase] merry, multitude, [phrase] (be) old, quick, raw, running, springing, troop. - Strong's Number: H2740
There are 40 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חָרוֹן
Transliteration: chârôwn
Pronunciation: khaw-rone'
Description: or (shortened) חָרֹן; from חָרָה; a burning of anger; sore displeasure, fierce(-ness), fury, (fierce) wrath(-ful).