Psalms 71:5

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

For thou [art] my hope, O Lord GOD: [thou art] my trust from my youth.

Complete Jewish Bible:

For you are my hope, Adonai ELOHIM, in whom I have trusted since I was young.

Berean Standard Bible:

For You are my hope, O Lord GOD, my confidence from my youth.

American Standard Version:

For thou art my hope, O Lord Jehovah: Thou artmy trust from my youth.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

For thou art my hope^{H8615}, O Lord^{H136} GOD^{H3069}: thou art my trust^{H4009} from my youth^{H5271}.

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Commentary for Psalms 71:5

Psalm 71:5 is part of a prayerful song attributed to an elderly individual, traditionally thought to be King David, though the author is not explicitly named. The psalm reflects a deep reliance on God throughout the speaker's life, from youth to old age. In this verse, the psalmist declares that God is his ultimate hope and trust, emphasizing a lifelong relationship of faith and dependence on the divine.

The historical context of this verse is rooted in the religious life of ancient Israel, where personal and communal relationship with God was central. The themes present in Psalm 71:5 include trust in God's faithfulness, the enduring nature of this trust from the speaker's youth, and the comfort and assurance that such hope provides in the face of the challenges and vulnerabilities that can come with aging.

In the broader context of the psalm, the speaker is calling out for God's protection and deliverance from enemies, asking for continued strength and a testimony of God's righteousness to future generations. The verse underscores the psalmist's confidence that God will answer his plea, based on a lifetime of experiencing God's steadfast love and support. This expression of trust is a testament to the enduring nature of faith through all stages of life.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H8615
   There are 33 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: תִּקְוָה
   Transliteration: tiqvâh
   Pronunciation: tik-vaw'
   Description: from קָוָה; (compare קָוֶה); literally a cord (as an attachment); figuratively, expectancy; expectation(-ted), hope, live, thing that I long for.
   
2. Strong's Number: H136
   There are 910 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אֲדֹנָי
   Transliteration: ʼĂdônây
   Pronunciation: ad-o-noy'
   Description: an emphatic form of אָדוֹן; the Lord (used as a proper name of God only); (my) Lord.
   
3. Strong's Number: H3069
   There are 295 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יְהֹוִה
   Transliteration: Yᵉhôvih
   Pronunciation: yeh-ho-vee'
   Description: a variation of יְהֹוָה (used after אֲדֹנָי, and pronounced by Jews as אֱלֹהִים, in order to prevent the repetition of the same sound, since they elsewhere pronounce יְהֹוָה as אֲדֹנָי); {YHWH}; God.
   
4. Strong's Number: H4009
   There are 15 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מִבְטָח
   Transliteration: mibṭâch
   Pronunciation: mib-tawkh'
   Description: from בָּטַח; properly, a refuge, i.e. (objective) security, or (subjective) assurance; confidence, hope, sure, trust.
   
5. Strong's Number: H5271
   There are 46 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: נָעוּר
   Transliteration: nâʻûwr
   Pronunciation: naw-oor'
   Description: or נָעֻר; and (feminine) נְעֻרָה; properly, passive participle from נַעַר as denominative; (only in plural collectively or emphatic form) youth, the state (juvenility) or the persons (young people); childhood, youth.