Psalms 21:8
Psalms 21:8 in Multiple Translations
Your hand will apprehend all Your enemies; Your right hand will seize those who hate You.
Thine hand shall find out all thine enemies: thy right hand shall find out those that hate thee.
Thy hand will find out all thine enemies; Thy right hand will find out those that hate thee.
Your hand will make a search for all your haters; your right hand will be hard on all those who are against you.
You, the king, will find and capture all your enemies; you will seize everyone who hates you.
Thine hand shall finde out all thine enemies, and thy right hand shall finde out them that hate thee.
Thy hand cometh to all Thine enemies, Thy right hand doth find Thy haters.
Your hand will find out all of your enemies. Your right hand will find out those who hate you.
Thy hand shall find out all thy enemies: thy right hand shall find out those that hate thee.
All they that saw me have laughed me to scorn: they have spoken with the lips, and wagged the head.
You will enable me/him to capture [MTY] all my/his enemies and all those who hate me/him.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 21:8
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Psalms 21:8 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
כִּֽי
הַ֭/מֶּלֶךְ
בֹּטֵ֣חַ
בַּ/יהוָ֑ה
וּ/בְ/חֶ֥סֶד
עֶ֝לְי֗וֹן
בַּל
יִמּֽוֹט
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
הַ֭/מֶּלֶךְ
melek
H4428
King's
Art | N-ms
בֹּטֵ֣חַ
bâṭach
H982
to trust
V-Qal
בַּ/יהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
Prep | N-proper
וּ/בְ/חֶ֥סֶד
chêçêd
H2617
kindness
Conj | Prep | N-ms
עֶ֝לְי֗וֹן
ʻelyôwn
H5945
high
Adj
בַּל
bal
H1077
not
Part
יִמּֽוֹט
môwṭ
H4131
to shake
V-Niphal-Imperf-3ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 21:8
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
הַ֭/מֶּלֶךְ
melek
H4428
"King's"
Art | N-ms
This word refers to a king or royal person, like King David or King Saul. It can also describe something related to a king, like the King's Valley in Genesis. The Bible often uses this word to talk about the rulers of Israel.
Definition: King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)
Usage: Occurs in 1919 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Genesis 14:1; Joshua 10:39; 1 Samuel 16:1.
בֹּטֵ֣חַ
bâṭach
H982
"to trust"
V-Qal
To trust means to have confidence or faith in something or someone, like the Israelites trusting in God to lead them through the desert, as seen in Psalm 23.
Definition: 1) to trust 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to trust, trust in 1a2) to have confidence, be confident 1a3) to be bold 1a4) to be secure 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to trust, make secure 2) (TWOT) to feel safe, be careless
Usage: Occurs in 117 OT verses. KJV: be bold (confident, secure, sure), careless (one, woman), put confidence, (make to) hope, (put, make to) trust. See also: Deuteronomy 28:52; Psalms 118:8; Psalms 4:6.
בַּ/יהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
Prep | 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/בְ/חֶ֥סֶד
chêçêd
H2617
"kindness"
Conj | Prep | N-ms
This word refers to kindness, mercy, or pity, often used to describe God's loving actions towards humanity. It is translated as 'favour', 'kindness', or 'mercy' in the KJV. It emphasizes God's loving character.
Definition: goodness, kindness, faithfulness
Usage: Occurs in 241 OT verses. KJV: favour, good deed(-liness, -ness), kindly, (loving-) kindness, merciful (kindness), mercy, pity, reproach, wicked thing. See also: Genesis 19:19; Psalms 51:3; Psalms 5:8.
עֶ֝לְי֗וֹן
ʻelyôwn
H5945
"high"
Adj
The Most High, a name for God emphasizing His supreme power and authority. It appears in Psalm 57:2, where David cries out to the Most High God for help, showing trust in God's power. This name highlights God's lofty position above all things.
Definition: adj 1) high, upper 1a) of Davidic king exalted above monarchs
Usage: Occurs in 53 OT verses. KJV: (Most, on) high(-er, -est), upper(-most). See also: Genesis 14:18; Psalms 47:3; Psalms 7:18.
בַּל
bal
H1077
"not"
Part
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means not or nothing, often used to show something is absent or non-existent. It appears in various forms, like lest or neither. The KJV Bible translates it in different ways, including not or none.
Definition: not, hardly, else
Usage: Occurs in 58 OT verses. KJV: lest, neither, no, none (that...), not (any), nothing. See also: 1 Chronicles 16:30; Psalms 140:12; Psalms 10:4.
יִמּֽוֹט
môwṭ
H4131
"to shake"
V-Niphal-Imperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to shake or waver, like something that's unstable. It appears in books like Psalms and Proverbs, to describe things that are falling apart or unstable. The KJV translates it as 'be carried' or 'fall'.
Definition: 1) to totter, shake, slip 1a) (Qal) to totter, shake, slip 1b) (Niphal) to be shaken, be moved, be overthrown 1c) (Hiphil) to dislodge, let fall, drop 1d) (Hithpael) to be greatly shaken
Usage: Occurs in 36 OT verses. KJV: be carried, cast, be out of course, be fallen in decay, [idiom] exceedingly, fall(-ing down), be (re-) moved, be ready, shake, slide, slip. See also: Leviticus 25:35; Psalms 62:3; Psalms 10:6.
Study Notes — Psalms 21:8
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 21:8 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 21:8
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 21:8
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 21:8
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 21:8
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 21:8
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 21:8
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 21:8
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 21:8
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 21:8
- Sermons on Psalms 21:8
Context — After the Battle
6For You grant him blessings forever; You cheer him with joy in Your presence.
7For the king trusts in the LORD; through the loving devotion of the Most High, he will not be shaken.
8Your hand will apprehend all Your enemies; Your right hand will seize those who hate You.
9You will place them in a fiery furnace at the time of Your appearing. In His wrath the LORD will engulf them, and the fire will consume them. 10You will wipe their descendants from the earth, and their offspring from the sons of men.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Isaiah 10:10 | As my hand seized the idolatrous kingdoms whose images surpassed those of Jerusalem and Samaria, |
| 2 | Psalms 72:9 | May the nomads bow before him, and his enemies lick the dust. |
| 3 | Psalms 110:1–2 | The LORD said to my Lord: “Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.” The LORD extends Your mighty scepter from Zion: “Rule in the midst of Your enemies.” |
| 4 | Psalms 2:9 | You will break them with an iron scepter; You will shatter them like pottery. ” |
| 5 | Revelation 19:15 | And from His mouth proceeds a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations, and He will rule them with an iron scepter. He treads the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God the Almighty. |
| 6 | Psalms 89:22–23 | No enemy will exact tribute; no wicked man will oppress him. I will crush his foes before him and strike down those who hate him. |
| 7 | 2 Samuel 7:1 | After the king had settled into his palace and the LORD had given him rest from all his enemies around him, |
| 8 | Hebrews 10:28–29 | Anyone who rejected the law of Moses died without mercy on the testimony of two or three witnesses. How much more severely do you think one deserves to be punished who has trampled on the Son of God, profaned the blood of the covenant that sanctified him, and insulted the Spirit of grace? |
| 9 | Psalms 18:1 | I love You, O LORD, my strength. |
| 10 | Luke 19:27 | And these enemies of mine who were unwilling for me to rule over them, bring them here and slay them in front of me.’” |
Psalms 21:8 Summary
This verse, Psalms 21:8, tells us that God is all-powerful and will one day defeat all His enemies. It means that those who hate God will be judged and punished, as also mentioned in Matthew 25:46. But for those who trust in God, like the king in Psalms 21:7, they can have confidence in His love and protection. This reminds us that God is holy and just, and we should strive to obey Him and trust in His power, just like it says in Proverbs 3:5-6.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for God's hand to apprehend all His enemies?
This means that God will ultimately defeat and judge those who oppose Him, as seen in Psalms 21:8 and also in Isaiah 48:22 where it says that there is no peace for the wicked.
Who are the enemies of God mentioned in this verse?
The enemies of God are those who hate Him, as stated in Psalms 21:8, and also those who do not obey His commandments, as mentioned in Romans 8:7.
What is the significance of God's right hand seizing those who hate Him?
The right hand of God symbolizes His power and strength, as seen in Psalms 118:16, and His seizing of those who hate Him signifies His ultimate victory over them.
How does this verse relate to God's nature and character?
This verse demonstrates God's holiness and justice, as seen in Isaiah 30:18, where He will not leave the guilty unpunished, and also His love and mercy for those who trust in Him, as mentioned in Psalms 21:7.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can trust in God's power and strength in my own life, just like the king in Psalms 21:7?
- How can I ensure that I am not counted among those who hate God, but rather among those who love and obey Him?
- What does it mean for me to 'cheer' in God's presence, as mentioned in Psalms 21:6, and how can I cultivate this kind of joy in my relationship with Him?
- In what ways can I be a part of God's plan to spread His love and mercy to those around me, rather than being an enemy of God?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 21:8
Thine hand shall find out all thine enemies,.... The Jews, that would not have him to reign over them, who crucified him and persecuted his apostles; the Gentiles, who were also concerned in his
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 21:8
Thine hand shall find out all thine enemies: thy right hand shall find out those that hate thee. Thine hand shall find out all thine enemies.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 21:8
When they seek to hide themselves or flee away from thee, shall discover, and overtake, and destroy them. Or, shall be sufficient for all thine enemies, to wit, to conquer them; thou shalt need no foreign succours to help thee.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 21:8
Psalms 21:8 Thine hand shall find out all thine enemies: thy right hand shall find out those that hate thee.Ver. 8. Thine hand shall find out all thine enemies] Thine, because ours; for thou art in a league with us, both defensive and offensive: now our enemies act as if they were out of the reach of thy rod, but thou wilt easily hunt them down and root them out. Pursued they shall be by thee, and overtaken, run they never so far, never so fast. ουδειςανθρωπωναδικωντισινουκαποτισει.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 21:8
(8) Thine.—The psalm has hitherto been addressed to Jehovah. It now turns in prophetic strain to the king.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 21:8
Verse 8. Thine hand shall find out] Thy uncontrollable power shall find out all thine enemies, wheresoever hidden or howsoever secret. God knows the secret sinner, and where the workers of iniquity hide themselves.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 21:8
8–12. The king, who must be supposed to be present, is now addressed. This victory is an earnest of future victories. The total destruction of all his enemies is confidently anticipated.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 21:8
Thine hand shall find out - That is, Thou wilt find out - the hand being that by which we execute our purposes.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 21:8
8. Thine hand shall find out—Shall take hold of, as the word often signifies, and as it is employed in Psalms 116:3; Psalms 119:143.
Sermons on Psalms 21:8
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The King Will Be Exalted in Strength by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the preacher begins by reading from Psalm 21, which speaks of the joy and gladness that comes from being in the presence of the Lord. The passage emphasizes the tru |
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The Portion of the Wicked by Jonathan Edwards | Jonathan Edwards preaches about the justice of God in allotting indignation, wrath, tribulation, and anguish to wicked men, emphasizing that their sinful nature and refusal to repe |
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God Gives Us a Heads Up by Shane Idleman | This sermon emphasizes the importance of God giving us a heads up about His plans, focusing on the need for practical application of spiritual principles in our daily lives. It hig |
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Reformation and Revival by Peter Hammond | Peter Hammond preaches on the transformative power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, emphasizing the need for it to change lives and nations. He highlights the commitment of Frontline |
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You Really Do Reap What You Sow by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the parable of the talents from Matthew 25. He explains that God has given each person a measure of grace and revelation, and it is important |
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Battling With God by Alan Redpath | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the power and sovereignty of God in the context of the Babylonian captivity of Israel. He emphasizes that even though Babylon was immensely p |
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Treasures of Darkness by Alan Redpath | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the power and sovereignty of God in the context of the Babylonian captivity of Israel. He emphasizes that even though Babylon was immensely p |