Psalms 18:47
Psalms 18:47 in Multiple Translations
the God who avenges me and subdues nations beneath me,
It is God that avengeth me, and subdueth the people under me.
Even the God that executeth vengeance for me, And subdueth peoples under me.
It is God who sends punishment on my haters, and puts peoples under my rule.
God avenges me, he subdues peoples under me,
It is God that giueth me power to auenge me, and subdueth the people vnder me.
God — who is giving vengeance to me, And He subdueth peoples under me,
even the God who executes vengeance for me, and subdues peoples under me.
It is God that avengeth me, and subdueth the people under me.
He enables me to get revenge on my enemies; he causes me to defeat nations and to rule over them,
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 18:47
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Psalms 18:47 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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חַי
יְ֭הוָה
וּ/בָר֣וּךְ
צוּרִ֑/י
וְ֝/יָר֗וּם
אֱלוֹהֵ֥י
יִשְׁעִֽ/י
חַי
chay
H2416
alive
Adj
יְ֭הוָה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
וּ/בָר֣וּךְ
bârak
H1288
to bless
Conj | V-Qal-Inf-c
צוּרִ֑/י
tsûwr
H6697
rock
N-ms | Suff
וְ֝/יָר֗וּם
rûwm
H7311
to exalt
Conj | V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
אֱלוֹהֵ֥י
ʼĕlôwahh
H433
god
N-mp
יִשְׁעִֽ/י
yeshaʻ
H3468
salvation
N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 18:47
חַי
chay
H2416
"alive"
Adj
In the Bible, this word means life or being alive. It can refer to physical life, like in Genesis 1:20, or spiritual life, like in Psalm 30:5.
Definition: adj 1) living, alive 1a) green (of vegetation) 1b) flowing, fresh (of water) 1c) lively, active (of man) 1d) reviving (of the springtime) Aramaic equivalent: chay (חַי "living" H2417)
Usage: Occurs in 450 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] age, alive, appetite, (wild) beast, company, congregation, life(-time), live(-ly), living (creature, thing), maintenance, [phrase] merry, multitude, [phrase] (be) old, quick, raw, running, springing, troop. See also: Genesis 1:20; Deuteronomy 4:9; 2 Kings 5:16.
יְ֭הוָה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
וּ/בָר֣וּךְ
bârak
H1288
"to bless"
Conj | V-Qal-Inf-c
To bless means to praise or honor God, often by kneeling in worship. In the Bible, people bless God and God blesses people, showing favor and care for them, as seen in the story of Abraham and his descendants.
Definition: 1) to bless, kneel 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to kneel 1a2) to bless 1b) (Niphal) to be blessed, bless oneself 1c) (Piel) to bless 1d) (Pual) to be blessed, be adored 1e) (Hiphil) to cause to kneel 1f) (Hithpael) to bless oneself 2) (TWOT) to praise, salute, curse Aramaic equivalent: be.rakh (בְּרַךְ "to bless" H1289)
Usage: Occurs in 289 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] abundantly, [idiom] altogether, [idiom] at all, blaspheme, bless, congratulate, curse, [idiom] greatly, [idiom] indeed, kneel (down), praise, salute, [idiom] still, thank. See also: Genesis 1:22; Deuteronomy 24:19; Job 2:9.
צוּרִ֑/י
tsûwr
H6697
"rock"
N-ms | Suff
A rock or boulder, often used to describe God as a refuge, like in Psalm 18:2.
Definition: 1) rock, cliff 1a) rocky wall, cliff 1b) rock (with flat surface) 1c) block of stone, boulder 1d) rock (specific) 1e) rock (of God) 1f) rock (of heathen gods) n pr dei 1g) Rock Aramaic equivalent: tur (טוּר "mountain" H2906)
Usage: Occurs in 74 OT verses. KJV: edge, [idiom] (mighty) God (one), rock, [idiom] sharp, stone, [idiom] strength, [idiom] strong. See also H1049 (בֵּית צוּר). See also: Exodus 17:6; Psalms 28:1; Psalms 18:3.
וְ֝/יָר֗וּם
rûwm
H7311
"to exalt"
Conj | V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
This verb can mean to lift something or someone up, like a parent lifting a child, or to exalt oneself in pride. In the Bible, it's used to describe God lifting up the humble and bringing down the proud.
Definition: 1) to rise, rise up, be high, be lofty, be exalted 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be high, be set on high 1a2) to be raised, be uplifted, be exalted 1a3) to be lifted, rise 1b) (Polel) 1b1) to raise or rear (children), cause to grow up 1b2) to lift up, raise, exalt 1b3) to exalt, extol 1c) (Polal) to be lifted up 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to raise, lift, lift up, take up, set up, erect, exalt, set on high 1d2) to lift up (and take away), remove 1d3) to lift off and present, contribute, offer, contribute 1e) (Hophal) to be taken off, be abolished 1f) (Hithpolel) to exalt oneself, magnify oneself Aramaic equivalent: rum (רוּם "to rise" H7313)
Usage: Occurs in 184 OT verses. KJV: bring up, exalt (self), extol, give, go up, haughty, heave (up), (be, lift up on, make on, set up on, too) high(-er, one), hold up, levy, lift(-er) up, (be) lofty, ([idiom] a-) loud, mount up, offer (up), [phrase] presumptuously, (be) promote(-ion), proud, set up, tall(-er), take (away, off, up), breed worms. See also: Genesis 7:17; Psalms 46:11; Psalms 3:4.
אֱלוֹהֵ֥י
ʼĕlôwahh
H433
"god"
N-mp
Eloah refers to God or a deity, and is used to describe the one true God or false gods. It is often translated as God in the KJV, and is related to the word Elohim, which also refers to God.
Definition: 1) God 2) false god Aramaic equivalent: e.lah (אֱלָהּ "god" H0426)
Usage: Occurs in 59 OT verses. KJV: God, god. See H430 (אֱלֹהִים). See also: Deuteronomy 32:15; Job 22:26; Psalms 18:32.
יִשְׁעִֽ/י
yeshaʻ
H3468
"salvation"
N-ms | Suff
Refers to salvation or deliverance, like in Psalm 119:123 where the writer asks for salvation from God, and can also mean prosperity or victory.
Definition: 1) deliverance, salvation, rescue, safety, welfare 1a) safety, welfare, prosperity 1b) salvation 1c) victory
Usage: Occurs in 35 OT verses. KJV: safety, salvation, saving. See also: 2 Samuel 22:3; Psalms 51:14; Psalms 12:6.
Study Notes — Psalms 18:47
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- Context
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- Psalms 18:47 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 18:47
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 18:47
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 18:47
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 18:47
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 18:47
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 18:47
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 18:47
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 18:47
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 18:47
- Sermons on Psalms 18:47
Context — The LORD Is My Rock
45Foreigners lose heart and come trembling from their strongholds.
46The LORD lives, and blessed be my Rock! And may the God of my salvation be exalted—
47the God who avenges me and subdues nations beneath me,
48who delivers me from my enemies. You exalt me above my foes; You rescue me from violent men. 49Therefore I will praise You, O LORD, among the nations; I will sing praises to Your name.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 47:3 | He subdues nations beneath us, and peoples under our feet. |
| 2 | Romans 12:19 | Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.” |
| 3 | Nahum 1:2 | The LORD is a jealous and avenging God; the LORD is avenging and full of wrath. The LORD takes vengeance on His foes and reserves wrath for His enemies. |
| 4 | 2 Samuel 22:48 | the God who avenges me and brings down nations beneath me, |
| 5 | Psalms 144:2 | He is my steadfast love and my fortress, my stronghold and my deliverer. He is my shield, in whom I take refuge, who subdues peoples under me. |
| 6 | Deuteronomy 32:35 | Vengeance is Mine; I will repay. In due time their foot will slip; for their day of disaster is near, and their doom is coming quickly.” |
Psalms 18:47 Summary
[Psalms 18:47 tells us that God is the one who avenges and saves us, and that He is more powerful than any nation or enemy. This means we can trust in Him to take care of us, like a Rock that is always there for us (Psalms 18:46). We don't have to take revenge or fight back, because God is our Savior and will deliver us from our enemies (Psalms 18:48). By trusting in God, we can have peace and confidence, even in the face of danger or uncertainty, and we can praise and worship Him among the nations (Psalms 18:49)]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that God 'avenges' the psalmist in Psalms 18:47?
This refers to God's action of vindicating and defending the psalmist against his enemies, as seen in Deuteronomy 32:35, which says 'Vengeance belongs to Me; I will repay' and Romans 12:19, which instructs believers not to take revenge but to leave it to God.
How does God 'subdue nations beneath' the psalmist?
This phrase indicates God's power and authority over all nations, allowing the psalmist to trust in God's sovereignty, as expressed in Psalms 2:8, where God says 'Ask of Me, and I will make the nations your inheritance'
Is this verse promoting violence or aggression towards other nations?
No, this verse is about trusting in God's power and sovereignty, not promoting human aggression, as seen in Matthew 5:38-42, where Jesus teaches about loving one's enemies and not taking revenge
How can I apply this verse to my life today?
You can apply this verse by trusting in God's power and sovereignty in your life, knowing that He is your Rock and your Savior, as expressed in Psalms 18:46, and that He will deliver you from your enemies, as seen in Psalms 18:48
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need to trust in God's power and sovereignty, like the psalmist in Psalms 18:47?
- How can I surrender my desire for revenge or retaliation to God, and trust in His vengeance, as seen in Romans 12:19?
- In what ways can I be a witness to God's power and love to the nations around me, as expressed in Psalms 18:49?
- What are some strongholds in my life that I need to surrender to God, like the foreigners in Psalms 18:45, and how can I trust in God's power to overcome them?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 18:47
[It is] God that avengeth me,.... Or "gives vengeance unto me", or "for me" (t): vengeance only belongs to God, and he repays it for and in behalf of his people.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 18:47
The LORD liveth; and blessed be my rock; and let the God of my salvation be exalted. Closing recapitulation of the whole subject.- Verse 46. The Lord liveth; and blessed be my Rock; and let the God of my salvation be exalted.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 18:47
That avengeth me; that executed vengeance both by me against malicious enemies, and for me against Saul, of whom I would not avenge myself.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 18:47
Psalms 18:47 [It is] God that avengeth me, and subdueth the people under me.Ver. 47. It is God that avengeth me] Heb. that giveth vengeances for me; whence also he is called the God of vengeances, Psalms 94:1, and the God of recompenses, Jeremiah 51:56. And subdueth the people under me] It is the great work of God to persuade the hearts of so many millions to obey one man.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 18:47
(46-50) The psalm concludes with a burst of joyous praise, in which the previous figures are recalled in brief touches.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 18:47
Verse 47. God that avengeth me] The way that I took was after his own heart; therefore he sustained me in it, and did me justice over my enemies. Subdueth the people under me.] He keeps down the spirits of the disaffected, and weakens their hands. They are subdued, and they continue under me; and this is the Lord's doing.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 18:47
47. Render: Even the God that executed vengeance for me, And subdued peoples under me. Vengeance is the prerogative of God (Psalms 94:1); it is His vindication of the righteousness and integrity of His servants. Such a thanksgiving as this does not shew a spirit of vindictiveness in David, but is a recognition that God had ‘pleaded his cause,’ and maintained the right. God had avenged him for the cruel injustice of Saul (1 Samuel 24:12); for the contemptuous insults of Nabal (1 Samuel 25:39); for the factious opposition of those who refused to acknowledge him as king in spite of his Divine call (2 Samuel 4:8). The second line of the verse refers, like Psalms 18:43, to success in overcoming internal as well as external opposition to his rule. Cp. Psalms 144:2. It is not, however, the boast of a triumphant despot, but the thanksgiving of a ruler who recognised the vital importance of union for the prosperity of Israel, and knew that the task of reconciling the discordant elements in the nation was beyond his own unaided powers. For subdueth 2 Sam. has ‘bringeth down.’
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 18:47
It is God that avengeth me - Margin, giveth avengements for me. The marginal reading is a literal translation of the Hebrew.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 18:47
47. Avengeth—Executeth justice for me.
Sermons on Psalms 18:47
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The Restraining Power of the Holy Ghost by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of David and Nabal from the Bible. David sends his men to Nabal's house during shearing time to ask for provisions for his hungry a |
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(Genesis) Genesis 34:31 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of following the teachings of Romans 12 for Christians today. He explains that seeking revenge or taking vengeance goes again |
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Die Feinde Des Evangeliums Sollen Abgeschnitten Werden (German) by Richard Wurmbrand | In this sermon, a young man shares his personal testimony of being freed from prison and his desire for forgiveness from his father. He believes that if he sees white bags hanging |
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Placing Your Enemies in the Hands of God by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of listening to God's word in order to receive His blessings. He tells a story using the imagery of different trees represent |
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Anger Management by Don McClure | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the story of Moses and the Israelites in the wilderness. He emphasizes how Moses became angry with the people when they complained and rebelle |
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The Valley of Decision by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of choosing to serve either God or the world. He warns against being indecisive and divided in devotion. The speaker reference |
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The Terrors of Hell by William Nichols | The sermon transcript discusses the concept of God's will versus man's will. It emphasizes that by sinning, man sets his own will above God's and disrespects Him. The sermon also h |