Psalms 108:7
Psalms 108:7 in Multiple Translations
God has spoken from His sanctuary: “I will triumph! I will parcel out Shechem and apportion the Valley of Succoth.
God hath spoken in his holiness; I will rejoice, I will divide Shechem, and mete out the valley of Succoth.
God hath spoken in his holiness: I will exult; I will divide Shechem, and mete out the valley of Succoth.
This is the word of the holy God: I will be glad; I will make Shechem a heritage, measuring out the valley of Succoth.
God has spoken from his Temple: “Triumphantly I divide up Shechem, and portion out the Valley of Succoth.
God hath spoken in his holinesse: therefore I will reioyce, I shall deuide Shechem and measure the valley of Succoth.
God hath spoken in His holiness: I exult, I apportion Shechem, And the valley of Succoth I measure,
God has spoken from his sanctuary: “In triumph, I will divide Shechem, and measure out the valley of Succoth.
God hath spoken in his holiness; I will rejoice, I will divide Shechem, and measure out the valley of Succoth.
When he is judged, may he go out condemned; and may his prayer be turned to sin.
And Yahweh answered our prayers and spoke from his temple, saying, “Because I have conquered your enemies, I will joyfully divideeverything in Shechem city and I will distribute among my people the valuable things in Succoth Valley.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 108:7
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Psalms 108:7 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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לְ֭מַעַן
יֵחָלְצ֣וּ/ן
יְדִידֶ֑י/ךָ
הוֹשִׁ֖יעָ/ה
יְמִֽינְ/ךָ֣
וַ/עֲנֵֽ/נִי
לְ֭מַעַן
maʻan
H4616
because
Prep
יֵחָלְצ֣וּ/ן
châlats
H2502
to rescue
V-Niphal-Imperf-3mp | Suff
יְדִידֶ֑י/ךָ
yᵉdîyd
H3039
beloved
Adj | Suff
הוֹשִׁ֖יעָ/ה
yâshaʻ
H3467
to save
V-Hiphil-Impv-2ms | Suff
יְמִֽינְ/ךָ֣
yâmîyn
H3225
Ben]jamin
N-fs | Suff
וַ/עֲנֵֽ/נִי
ʻânâh
H6030
to dwell
Conj | V-Qal-Impv-2ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 108:7
לְ֭מַעַן
maʻan
H4616
"because"
Prep
This Hebrew word means because of something or for a specific purpose. It is used to explain why something happens or is done. In the Bible, it is used to describe God's intentions or purposes.
Definition: 1) purpose, intent prep 1a) for the sake of 1b) in view of, on account of 1c) for the purpose of, to the intent that, in order to conj 1d) to the end that
Usage: Occurs in 252 OT verses. KJV: because of, to the end (intent) that, for (to,... 's sake), [phrase] lest, that, to. See also: Genesis 12:13; 2 Kings 13:23; Psalms 5:9.
יֵחָלְצ֣וּ/ן
châlats
H2502
"to rescue"
V-Niphal-Imperf-3mp | Suff
To arm or equip for war is the meaning of this verb, used to describe preparing for battle. It is translated as arm, deliver, or strengthen in the KJV Bible.
Definition: 1) to draw off or out, withdraw 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to draw, draw off 1a2) to withdraw 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be delivered 1b2) to be saved 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to pull out, tear out 1c2) to rescue, deliver, set free 1c3) to take away, plunder
Usage: Occurs in 44 OT verses. KJV: arm (self), (go, ready) armed ([idiom] man, soldier), deliver, draw out, make fat, loose, (ready) prepared, put off, take away, withdraw self. See also: Leviticus 14:40; 2 Chronicles 20:21; Psalms 6:5.
יְדִידֶ֑י/ךָ
yᵉdîyd
H3039
"beloved"
Adj | Suff
This Hebrew word means loved or love, describing something or someone cherished, as seen in the Bible's descriptions of God's love for humanity.
Definition: 1) beloved 2) lovely
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: amiable, (well-) beloved, loves. See also: Deuteronomy 33:12; Psalms 108:7; Psalms 45:1.
הוֹשִׁ֖יעָ/ה
yâshaʻ
H3467
"to save"
V-Hiphil-Impv-2ms | Suff
Means to save or be delivered, used in the Bible to describe being freed from danger or trouble, like in battle or from moral struggles, as seen in the Psalms and Proverbs.
Definition: 1) to save, be saved, be delivered 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to be liberated, be saved, be delivered 1a2) to be saved (in battle), be victorious 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to save, deliver 1b2) to save from moral troubles 1b3) to give victory to
Usage: Occurs in 198 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, avenging, defend, deliver(-er), help, preserve, rescue, be safe, bring (having) salvation, save(-iour), get victory. See also: Exodus 2:17; Psalms 55:17; Psalms 3:8.
יְמִֽינְ/ךָ֣
yâmîyn
H3225
"Ben]jamin"
N-fs | Suff
Benjamin was a son of Israel and Rachel, and the brother of Joseph, mentioned in Genesis 35:18. The name also refers to the right hand or south direction.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.35.18; son of: Israel (H3478) and Rachel (H7354); brother of: Joseph (H3130); half-brother of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074) and Dinah (H1783); father of: Bela (H1106A), Becher (H1071), Ashbel (H0788), Gera (H1617), Naaman (H5283), Ehi (H0278), Rosh (H7220), Muppim (H4649), Huppim (H2650H), Ard (H0714), Ahiram (H0297) and Jediael (H3043); also called Jamin at 1Sa.9.1,4; 22.7; 1x Another name of bin.ya.min (בִּנְיָמִין "Benjamin" H1144G)
Usage: Occurs in 134 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] left-handed, right (hand, side), south. See also: Genesis 13:9; Psalms 18:36; Psalms 16:8.
וַ/עֲנֵֽ/נִי
ʻânâh
H6030
"to dwell"
Conj | V-Qal-Impv-2ms | Suff
This verb means to sing or make music, but also to respond or give an answer. In the Bible, it is used to describe praising God in song or responding to a question. The KJV translates it as 'sing' or 'answer'.
Definition: (Qal) to dwell
Usage: Occurs in 316 OT verses. KJV: give account, afflict (by mistake for H6031 (עָנָה)), (cause to, give) answer, bring low (by mistake for H6031 (עָנָה)), cry, hear, Leannoth, lift up, say, [idiom] scholar, (give a) shout, sing (together by course), speak, testify, utter, (bear) witness. See also H1042 (בֵּית עֲנוֹת), H1043 (בֵּית עֲנָת). See also: Genesis 18:27; 2 Samuel 14:19; Job 40:2.
Study Notes — Psalms 108:7
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Context — Israel’s Kingdom Blessing
5Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth.
6Respond and save us with Your right hand, that Your beloved may be delivered.
7God has spoken from His sanctuary: “I will triumph! I will parcel out Shechem and apportion the Valley of Succoth.
8Gilead is Mine, and Manasseh is Mine; Ephraim is My helmet, Judah is My scepter. 9Moab is My washbasin; upon Edom I toss My sandal; over Philistia I shout in triumph.”Cross References
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| 1 | 1 Peter 1:8 | Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and rejoice with an inexpressible and glorious joy, |
| 2 | Joshua 20:7 | So they set apart Kedesh in Galilee in the hill country of Naphtali, Shechem in the hill country of Ephraim, and Kiriath-arba (that is, Hebron) in the hill country of Judah. |
| 3 | 2 Peter 1:3–4 | His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence. Through these He has given us His precious and magnificent promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, now that you have escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires. |
| 4 | Joshua 24:1 | Then Joshua assembled all the tribes of Israel at Shechem. He summoned the elders, leaders, judges, and officers of Israel, and they presented themselves before God. |
| 5 | 1 Peter 1:3 | Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, |
| 6 | Psalms 16:9–11 | Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will dwell securely. For You will not abandon my soul to Sheol, nor will You let Your Holy One see decay. You have made known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence, with eternal pleasures at Your right hand. |
| 7 | Judges 8:5–6 | So Gideon said to the men of Succoth, “Please give my troops some bread, for they are exhausted, and I am still pursuing Zebah and Zalmunna, the kings of Midian.” But the leaders of Succoth asked, “Are the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna already in your possession, that we should give bread to your army?” |
| 8 | Joshua 17:7 | Now the border of Manasseh went from Asher to Michmethath near Shechem, then southward to include the inhabitants of En-tappuah. |
| 9 | 2 Samuel 7:20–29 | What more can David say to You? For You know Your servant, O Lord GOD. For the sake of Your word and according to Your own heart, You have accomplished this great thing and revealed it to Your servant. How great You are, O Lord GOD! For there is none like You, and there is no God but You, according to everything we have heard with our own ears. And who is like Your people Israel—the one nation on earth whom God went out to redeem as a people for Himself and to make a name for Himself? You performed great and awesome wonders by driving out nations and their gods from before Your people, whom You redeemed for Yourself from Egypt. For You have established Your people Israel as Your very own forever, and You, O LORD, have become their God. And now, O LORD God, confirm forever the word You have spoken concerning Your servant and his house. Do as You have promised, so that Your name will be magnified forever when it is said, ‘The LORD of Hosts is God over Israel.’ And the house of Your servant David will be established before You. For You, O LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, have revealed this to Your servant when You said, ‘I will build a house for you.’ Therefore Your servant has found the courage to offer this prayer to You. And now, O Lord GOD, You are God! Your words are true, and You have promised this goodness to Your servant. Now therefore, may it please You to bless the house of Your servant, that it may continue forever before You. For You, O Lord GOD, have spoken, and with Your blessing the house of Your servant will be blessed forever.” |
| 10 | Psalms 89:35–36 | Once and for all I have sworn by My holiness— I will not lie to David— his offspring shall endure forever, and his throne before Me like the sun, |
Psalms 108:7 Summary
This verse tells us that God has spoken from His special place, saying He will win and take care of the land. It means God is in control of everything and will make sure everything works out according to His plan. We can trust God because He is all-powerful, as seen in Psalms 115:3, and He loves us, as shown in John 3:16. By trusting in God's power and love, we can have peace and confidence in our lives, knowing He is always with us.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for God to speak from His sanctuary?
When God speaks from His sanctuary, it means He is declaring His will and intentions from the place of His dwelling, emphasizing the importance and authority of His words, as seen in Psalms 11:4 and Isaiah 6:1-5.
What is the significance of Shechem and the Valley of Succoth in this verse?
Shechem and the Valley of Succoth are geographical locations that held spiritual and historical significance for the Israelites, and God's declaration of triumph over them symbolizes His sovereignty over all the earth, as also seen in Psalms 24:1 and Deuteronomy 34:1-4.
How does this verse relate to God's plan of salvation?
This verse showcases God's power and dominion, which are fundamental aspects of His character, and understanding these attributes helps us appreciate the depths of His love and plan of salvation, as explained in Romans 5:8 and Ephesians 1:7-10.
What can we learn from God's declaration of triumph in this verse?
God's declaration of triumph reminds us of His ultimate victory over sin and evil, and it encourages us to trust in His power and goodness, as expressed in Psalms 37:3-7 and Jeremiah 29:11.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean for me to trust in God's triumph in my own life, and how can I apply this trust in my daily struggles?
- How does recognizing God's sovereignty over all the earth impact my perspective on current events and global issues?
- In what ways can I reflect God's character of power and love in my relationships and interactions with others?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to surrender to God's will and trust in His plan, just as the Israelites were called to do in the Old Testament?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 108:7
[See comments on Psalms 60:6].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 108:7
Wilt not thou, O God, who hast cast us off? and wilt not thou, O God, go forth with our hosts?
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 108:7
Verse 7. God hath spoken in his holiness] בקדשו bekodsho; some think this means in his Holy One, referring to the Prophet Jeremiah, who predicted the captivity, its duration of seventy years, and the deliverance from it.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 108:7
7. in his holiness] Or, by his holiness, for ‘spoken’ is the equivalent of ‘promised’ or ‘sworn.’ Cp. Psalms 89:35; Amos 4:2. God’s ‘holiness’ includes His whole essential nature in its moral aspect, and that nature makes it impossible for Him to break His promise (Numbers 23:19; Titus 1:2). It is equivalent to ‘Himself’ (Amos 6:8; Hebrews 6:13; Hebrews 6:17-18). In his sanctuary (cp. Psalms 63:2) is a possible but less probable rendering. I will rejoice] Better as R.V., I will exult. God is the speaker. The language is bold, but not bolder than that of Isa 63:1 ff. God is represented as a victorious warrior, conquering the land, and portioning it out to His people.
He makes Ephraim the chief defence of His kingdom, and Judah the seat of government, while surrounding nations are treated as vassals. It is possible that the original Psalmist was quoting some actual oracle, but more probably he was reproducing freely in poetical form the drift of the great promise to David (2 Samuel 7:9-10). Cp. Psalms 2:7; Psalms 89:19. Though the words in their full meaning could no longer be applicable to the community of the Restoration, they would serve as an assurance of God’s purpose to establish them once more securely in His own land. Shechem … the valley of Succoth] Shechem, as a central place of importance, represents the territory west of the Jordan; Succoth, ‘in the vale’ (Joshua 13:27), somewhere to the south of the Jabbok, between Peniel and the Jordan, represents the territory east of the Jordan. These two places in particular may be named, because of their connexion with the history of Jacob, who halted first at Succoth and then at Shechem, when he returned to Canaan (Genesis 33:17-18). God will fulfil His promise to Jacob, apportioning to His people the land in which their great ancestor settled.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 108:7
God hath spoken ... - This is taken, without change, from Psalms 60:6. See the notes at that place.
Sermons on Psalms 108:7
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(1 Peter - Part 8): Whom Having Not Seen, Ye Love by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the revelation of God's glory through the creation of all things. He refers to the vision described in the book of Ezekiel, where the prophet |
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The Greatest Prayer by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the high priestly prayer of Jesus in John 17. He emphasizes the need for believers to prioritize their anger and concern for things that alig |
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Hinderances to Beholding Him by Alan Martin | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of having a clear vision of Jesus in order to avoid perishing and living a purposeless life. The story of Mary and Martha in |
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Joy in God by C.H. Spurgeon | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of remembering and acknowledging God as our creator and the keeper of His laws. He contrasts the troubled state of those who |
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Hell - Part 1 by Norman Grubb | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the concept of being forms of something. He explains that just as a cook learns the art of cooking, a teacher learns the art of teaching, and |
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Abounding Hope by Alan Martin | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of holding fast to hope in order to strengthen one's soul. He compares the value of a diamond to the value of a mature, consis |
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Desiring God - Lesson 2 by John Piper | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of pursuing joy in God. He believes that God desires for us to have a worldview that centers around His glory and our joy. Th |