King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
The haters of the LORD should have submitted themselves unto him: but their time should have endured for ever.
Complete Jewish Bible:
Those who hate ADONAI would cringe before him, while [Isra'el's] time would last forever.
Berean Standard Bible:
Those who hate the LORD would feign obedience, and their doom would last forever.
American Standard Version:
The haters of Jehovah should submit themselves unto him: But their time should endure for ever.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
The haters{H8130}{H8764)} of the LORD{H3068} should have submitted{H3584}{H8762)} themselves unto him: but their time{H6256} should have endured for ever{H5769}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Deuteronomy 7:10
- And repayeth them that hate him to their face, to destroy them: he will not be slack to him that hateth him, he will repay him to his face.
Romans 1:30
- Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents,
Romans 8:7
- Because the carnal mind [is] enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be.
Joel 3:20
- But Judah shall dwell for ever, and Jerusalem from generation to generation.
Exodus 20:5
- Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the LORD thy God [am] a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth [generation] of them that hate me;
Psalms 102:28
- The children of thy servants shall continue, and their seed shall be established before thee.
Psalms 83:2
- For, lo, thine enemies make a tumult: and they that hate thee have lifted up the head.
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Commentary for Psalms 81:15
Psalm 81:15, within the larger context of Psalm 81, reflects a call to worship and obey God. This particular verse, however, speaks directly to those who are described as "haters of the LORD." The verse suggests that if these individuals had chosen to submit to God, they would have been blessed with a lasting legacy, as their "time should have endured forever." The theme here is the conditional nature of God's blessings, which are contingent upon human obedience and reverence.
Historically, Psalm 81 is attributed to Asaph, a leader of worship in the Temple, and it may have been used in liturgical contexts, such as the Feast of Tabernacles, which celebrated God's provision and presence with Israel during their wilderness wanderings. The psalm recalls God's deliverance of Israel from Egypt and His desire for His people to listen to Him and walk in His ways. It serves as a reminder of the consequences of disobedience and the benefits of a faithful relationship with God.
In the broader scope of the Bible, this verse underscores the persistent biblical theme of the importance of choosing to serve God, emphasizing that such a choice leads to enduring blessings. Conversely, rejecting God, or being His adversary, leads to a forfeiture of those blessings. The verse implicitly calls for repentance and a return to the Lord, promising that submission to God aligns one with eternal purposes and the favor of the Almighty.
*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: H8130
There are 139 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׂנֵא
Transliteration: sânêʼ
Pronunciation: saw-nay'
Description: a primitive root; to hate (personally); enemy, foe, (be) hate(-ful, -r), odious, [idiom] utterly. - Strong's Number: H3068
There are 5521 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יְהֹוָה
Transliteration: Yᵉhôvâh
Pronunciation: yeh-ho-vaw'
Description: from הָיָה; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God; Jehovah, the Lord. Compare יָהּ, יְהֹוִה. - Strong's Number: H3584
There are 22 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כָּחַשׁ
Transliteration: kâchash
Pronunciation: kaw-khash'
Description: a primitive root; to be untrue, in word (to lie, feign, disown) or deed (to disappoint, fail, cringe); deceive, deny, dissemble, fail, deal falsely, be found liars, (be-) lie, lying, submit selves. - Strong's Number: H6256
There are 258 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עֵת
Transliteration: ʻêth
Pronunciation: ayth
Description: from עַד; time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc.; [phrase] after, (al-) ways, [idiom] certain, [phrase] continually, [phrase] evening, long, (due) season, so (long) as, (even-, evening-, noon-) tide, (meal-), what) time, when. - Strong's Number: H5769
There are 414 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עוֹלָם
Transliteration: ʻôwlâm
Pronunciation: o-lawm'
Description: or עֹלָם; from עָלַם; properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially with prepositional prefix) always; alway(-s), ancient (time), any more, continuance, eternal, (for, (n-)) ever(-lasting, -more, of old), lasting, long (time), (of) old (time), perpetual, at any time, (beginning of the) world ([phrase] without end). Compare נֶצַח, עַד.