Psalms 73:17

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

Until I went into the sanctuary of God; [then] understood I their end.

Complete Jewish Bible:

until I went into the sanctuaries of God and grasped what their destiny would be.

Berean Standard Bible:

until I entered God’s sanctuary; then I discerned their end.

American Standard Version:

Until I went into the sanctuary of God, And considered their latter end.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Until I went^{H935}{H8799)} into the sanctuary^{H4720} of God^{H410}; then understood^{H995}{H8799)} I their end^{H319}.

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Commentary for Psalms 73:17

Psalm 73:17 is part of a larger psalm attributed to Asaph, a Levite and one of the leaders of David's choir. The psalm reflects on the struggle of faith in the face of the prosperity of the wicked and the suffering of the righteous. The verse captures a pivotal moment in the psalmist's journey from confusion to understanding.

In the historical context, the sanctuary of God would refer to the Tabernacle or the Temple in Jerusalem, which was the center of worship and divine presence for the Israelites. Entering the sanctuary signifies a moment of deep communion with God, where the psalmist seeks answers to his troubling questions.

The themes of Psalm 73:17 include the search for wisdom, the nature of true understanding, and the resolution of theodicy—the question of why a just God permits evil and suffering. The verse suggests that it is only in the presence of God, in a place of worship and reflection, that the psalmist gains insight into the ultimate fate of the wicked. This revelation brings comfort and reassurance that, despite appearances, there is a moral order to the world established by God. The psalmist's perspective shifts from a focus on earthly success to an awareness of eternal justice, affirming his faith in God's sovereignty and righteousness.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

1. Strong's Number: H935
   There are 2307 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: בּוֹא
   Transliteration: bôwʼ
   Pronunciation: bo
   Description: a primitive root; to go or come (in a wide variety of applications); abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way.
   
2. Strong's Number: H4720
   There are 71 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מִקְדָּשׁ
   Transliteration: miqdâsh
   Pronunciation: mik-dawsh'
   Description: or מִקְּדָשׁ; (Exodus 15:17), from קָדַשׁ; a consecrated thing or place, especially, a palace, sanctuary (whether of Jehovah or of idols) or asylum; chapel, hallowed part, holy place, sanctuary.
   
3. Strong's Number: H410
   There are 307 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אֵל
   Transliteration: ʼêl
   Pronunciation: ale
   Description: shortened from אַיִל; strength; as adjective, mighty; especially the Almighty (but used also of any deity); God (god), [idiom] goodly, [idiom] great, idol, might(-y one), power, strong. Compare names in '-el.'
   
4. 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).
   
5. Strong's Number: H319
   There are 369 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אַחֲרִית
   Transliteration: ʼachărîyth
   Pronunciation: akh-ar-eeth'
   Description: from אַחַר; the last or end, hence, the future; also posterity; (last, latter) end (time), hinder (utter) -most, length, posterity, remnant, residue, reward.