King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
That thy beloved may be delivered; save [with] thy right hand, and hear me.
Complete Jewish Bible:
so that those you love could be rescued; so save with your right hand, and answer us!
Berean Standard Bible:
Respond and save us with Your right hand, that Your beloved may be delivered.
American Standard Version:
That thy beloved may be delivered, Save with thy right hand, and answer us.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
That thy beloved{H3039} may be delivered{H2502}{H8735)}; save{H3467}{H8685)} with thy right hand{H3225}, and hear{H6030}{H8798)} me.
Cross-References (KJV):
Psalms 108:6
- ¶ That thy beloved may be delivered: save [with] thy right hand, and answer me.
Psalms 108:13
- Through God we shall do valiantly: for he [it is that] shall tread down our enemies.
Psalms 17:7
- Shew thy marvellous lovingkindness, O thou that savest by thy right hand them which put their trust [in thee] from those that rise up [against them].
Exodus 15:6
- Thy right hand, O LORD, is become glorious in power: thy right hand, O LORD, hath dashed in pieces the enemy.
Psalms 18:35
- Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation: and thy right hand hath holden me up, and thy gentleness hath made me great.
Isaiah 41:10
- ¶ Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
Matthew 17:5
- While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.
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Commentary for Psalms 60:5
Psalm 60:5 is part of a larger poem attributed to King David, which functions both as a personal lament and a national plea for divine assistance during a time of military distress. The historical context suggests that this psalm was composed when David was facing severe setbacks in his military campaigns, possibly against the Edomites or the Arameans, as hinted at in the opening verses of the psalm.
The verse itself, "That thy beloved may be delivered; save with thy right hand, and hear me," reflects a moment of intense supplication. The psalmist, speaking on behalf of the nation, acknowledges the special relationship between God and His people, referred to as "thy beloved." This language underscores the covenantal bond between God and Israel, implying that the people are not just any nation, but God's chosen and cherished community.
The plea for deliverance by God's "right hand" is a metaphor for divine power and strength. In the ancient Near East, the right hand was associated with strength and favor, and in the Bible, it often signifies God's active intervention on behalf of the righteous or the nation of Israel. The request for God to "hear me" is a common biblical motif expressing the desire for God to pay attention to the speaker's plight and respond favorably to his prayers.
In summary, Psalm 60:5 encapsulates the themes of divine-human relationship, the vulnerability of God's people in the face of adversity, and the fervent hope for God's powerful deliverance. It is a poignant expression of trust in God's saving power, set against the backdrop of ancient warfare and the uncertainty of human endeavors. The verse serves as a reminder of the enduring belief that despite the tumult of earthly conflicts, God's intervention can bring about salvation and restoration.
*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model
Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H3039
There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יְדִיד
Transliteration: yᵉdîyd
Pronunciation: yed-eed'
Description: from the same as דּוֹד; loved; amiable, (well-) beloved, loves. - Strong's Number: H2502
There are 44 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חָלַץ
Transliteration: châlats
Pronunciation: khaw-lats'
Description: a primitive root; to pull off; hence (intensively) to strip, (reflex.) to depart; by implication, to deliver, equip (for fight); present, strengthen; arm (self), (go, ready) armed ([idiom] man, soldier), deliver, draw out, make fat, loose, (ready) prepared, put off, take away, withdraw self. - Strong's Number: H3467
There are 198 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָשַׁע
Transliteration: yâshaʻ
Pronunciation: yaw-shah'
Description: a primitive root; properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e. (by implication) to be safe; causatively, to free or succor; [idiom] at all, avenging, defend, deliver(-er), help, preserve, rescue, be safe, bring (having) salvation, save(-iour), get victory. - Strong's Number: H3225
There are 133 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָמִין
Transliteration: yâmîyn
Pronunciation: yaw-meen'
Description: from יָמַן; the right hand or side (leg, eye) of a person or other object (as the stronger and more dexterous); locally, the south; [phrase] left-handed, right (hand, side), south. - Strong's Number: H6030
There are 317 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עָנָה
Transliteration: ʻânâh
Pronunciation: aw-naw'
Description: a primitive root; 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, announce; give account, afflict (by mistake for עָנָה), (cause to, give) answer, bring low (by mistake for עָנָה), cry, hear, Leannoth, lift up, say, [idiom] scholar, (give a) shout, sing (together by course), speak, testify, utter, (bear) witness. See also בֵּית עֲנוֹת, בֵּית עֲנָת.