Psalms 60:5

That thy beloved may be delivered; save [with] thy right hand, and hear me.

That thy beloved {H3039} may be delivered {H2502}{H8735)}; save {H3467}{H8685)} with thy right hand {H3225}, and hear {H6030}{H8798)} me.

so that those you love could be rescued; so save with your right hand, and answer us!

Respond and save us with Your right hand, that Your beloved may be delivered.

That thy beloved may be delivered, Save with thy right hand, and answer us.

This verse, Psalms 60:5 in the King James Version, is a heartfelt plea embedded within a communal lament. It captures the desperate cry of God's people for divine intervention in a time of significant national crisis.

Context

Psalm 60 is a Michtam of David, a psalm written during a period of military defeat and subsequent victory. The title itself mentions conflicts with Mesopotamia (Syria) and Edom, indicating a time when Israel faced severe challenges, felt abandoned by God, but then saw a turn towards hope based on God's promises. This verse comes after David recounts the nation's broken state and asks God to restore them. It's a direct appeal for salvation on behalf of those God holds dear.

Key Themes

  • Divine Deliverance: The core request is for God's people ("thy beloved") to be rescued from their distress and enemies.
  • God's Powerful Salvation: "Save [with] thy right hand" is a powerful metaphor for God's strength, authority, and ability to act decisively on behalf of His people.
  • Prayer and Being Heard: The final phrase, "and hear me," emphasizes the psalmist's reliance on God's attentiveness to their prayers. It's a fundamental element of faith to believe that God listens.
  • God's Relationship with His People: The term "thy beloved" highlights the special relationship God has with those who are faithful to Him, providing the basis for the appeal for deliverance.

Linguistic Insights

The phrase "thy right hand" (Hebrew: yĕmînĕkâ) is a common biblical idiom representing God's strength, power, and action. It signifies His ability to save, protect, and conquer. The term "beloved" (Hebrew: yĕdîḏ) implies a deep affection and cherished status, reinforcing the idea that God has a special care for His people.

Reflection and Application

Psalms 60:5 offers timeless truths for believers today. It reminds us that in times of trouble, whether personal or corporate, we can cry out to God for deliverance. Our hope is not in our own strength but in God's powerful "right hand" to save us. This verse encourages us to be persistent in prayer, trusting that God hears the cries of His beloved. It affirms that God's affection for His people is the ground upon which we can approach Him with confidence, asking Him to intervene and save us with His mighty power.

Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • 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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