Psalms 89:21

With whom my hand shall be established: mine arm also shall strengthen him.

With whom my hand {H3027} shall be established {H3559}{H8735)}: mine arm {H2220} also shall strengthen {H553}{H8762)} him.

My hand will always be with him, and my arm will give him strength.

My hand will sustain him; surely My arm will strengthen him.

With whom my hand shall be established; Mine arm also shall strengthen him.

Context

Psalm 89 is a profound meditation on God's covenant with King David, often called the Davidic Covenant. The psalm begins by celebrating God's faithfulness and power (verses 1-18) before shifting to recount the specific promises made to David (verses 19-37). Verse 21 is part of God's direct declaration concerning David, emphasizing the divine backing and empowerment provided to the king He chose. This section highlights God's active role in establishing David's kingdom and lineage, setting the stage for a covenant that would ultimately point to the Messiah.

Key Themes

  • Divine Empowerment: This verse underscores that David's strength and stability did not come from his own might or military prowess, but directly from God. "My hand shall be established: mine arm also shall strengthen him" powerfully conveys God's active, personal involvement in upholding His chosen one.
  • Covenant Faithfulness: It reinforces God's unwavering commitment to His promises. The establishment of David's hand and the strengthening by God's arm are direct manifestations of the covenant promises made to him and his descendants.
  • Sovereignty of God: The passage highlights God's absolute authority to select, equip, and sustain leaders according to His divine purpose. David was not self-made, but divinely appointed and empowered.
  • Messianic Foreshadowing: While immediately applicable to King David, these promises find their ultimate and eternal fulfillment in Jesus Christ, the Son of David, whose reign and strength are everlasting. The divine support promised here points forward to the eternal throne of Christ.

Linguistic Insights

The Hebrew word for "established" (kun - כּוּן) implies to make firm, to prepare, or to make stable. It suggests a deliberate act of God to ensure David's security and position. The phrase "mine arm also shall strengthen him" uses the Hebrew word for "strengthen" (amats - אָמַץ), which means to be strong, courageous, or firm. The "arm" is a common biblical metaphor for power and might, indicating that God's own irresistible power would be the source of David's fortitude and success. This isn't just moral support but a tangible impartation of divine ability.

Practical Application

For believers today, Psalm 89:21 offers immense encouragement. Just as God established and strengthened David for his divinely appointed task, He promises to do the same for those He calls and uses. We are reminded that our effectiveness in God's service, or indeed in facing life's challenges, does not rest on our own limited abilities but on God's infinite power. When we feel weak or inadequate, we can lean on the truth that God's "hand shall be established" with us, and His "arm also shall strengthen" us. This verse invites us to trust in God's empowering presence, knowing that we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us.

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.

  • Isaiah 42:1

    ¶ Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, [in whom] my soul delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles.

  • Psalms 89:13

    Thou hast a mighty arm: strong is thy hand, [and] high is thy right hand.

  • Psalms 18:32

    [It is] God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect.

  • Psalms 18:39

    For thou hast girded me with strength unto the battle: thou hast subdued under me those that rose up against me.

  • 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.

  • Psalms 80:15

    And the vineyard which thy right hand hath planted, and the branch [that] thou madest strong for thyself.

  • Psalms 80:17

    Let thy hand be upon the man of thy right hand, upon the son of man [whom] thou madest strong for thyself.

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