Psalms 22:19
Psalms 22:19 in Multiple Translations
But You, O LORD, be not far off; O my Strength, come quickly to help me.
But be not thou far from me, O LORD: O my strength, haste thee to help me.
But be not thou far off, O Jehovah: O thou my succor, haste thee to help me.
Do not be far from me, O Lord: O my strength, come quickly to my help.
But you, Lord, don't be far away from me! You are my strength—hurry, come and help me!
But be thou not farre off, O Lord, my strength: hasten to helpe me.
And Thou, O Jehovah, be not far off, O my strength, to help me haste.
But don’t be far off, LORD. You are my help. Hurry to help me!
But be not thou far from me, O LORD: O my strength, haste thee to help me.
O Yahweh, do not stay far away from me! You who are my source of strength, come quickly and help me!
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 22:19
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Psalms 22:19 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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יְחַלְּק֣וּ
בְגָדַ֣/י
לָ/הֶ֑ם
וְ/עַל
לְ֝בוּשִׁ֗/י
יַפִּ֥ילוּ
גוֹרָֽל
יְחַלְּק֣וּ
châlaq
H2505
to divide
V-Piel-Imperf-3mp
בְגָדַ֣/י
beged
H899
treachery
N-mp | Suff
לָ/הֶ֑ם
Prep | Suff
וְ/עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Conj | Prep
לְ֝בוּשִׁ֗/י
lᵉbûwsh
H3830
clothing
N-ms | Suff
יַפִּ֥ילוּ
nâphal
H5307
to fall
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3mp
גוֹרָֽל
gôwrâl
H1486
allotted
N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 22:19
יְחַלְּק֣וּ
châlaq
H2505
"to divide"
V-Piel-Imperf-3mp
To smooth means to make something slippery or deceitful, like in Proverbs where it warns against flattery. It can also mean to divide or separate something, like an inheritance.
Definition: 1) to divide, share, plunder, allot, apportion, assign 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to divide, apportion 1a2) to assign, distribute 1a3) to assign, impart 1a4) to share 1a5) to divide up, plunder 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to divide oneself 1b2) to be divided 1b3) to assign, distribute 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to divide, apportion 1c2) to assign, distribute 1c3) to scatter 1d) (Pual) to be divided 1e) (Hiphil) to receive a portion or part 1f) (Hithpael) to divide among themselves
Usage: Occurs in 64 OT verses. KJV: deal, distribute, divide, flatter, give, (have, im-) part(-ner), take away a portion, receive, separate self, (be) smooth(-er). See also: Genesis 14:15; Job 27:17; Psalms 5:10.
בְגָדַ֣/י
beged
H899
"treachery"
N-mp | Suff
In the Bible, this word refers to clothing or a covering, like a garment or robe. It appears in books like Genesis and Exodus, describing what people wore. The word is often translated as 'apparel' or 'raiment'.
Definition: treachery, deceit
Usage: Occurs in 190 OT verses. KJV: apparel, cloth(-es, ing), garment, lap, rag, raiment, robe, [idiom] very (treacherously), vesture, wardrobe. See also: Genesis 24:53; Judges 17:10; Psalms 22:19.
לָ/הֶ֑ם
""
Prep | Suff
וְ/עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Conj | Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
לְ֝בוּשִׁ֗/י
lᵉbûwsh
H3830
"clothing"
N-ms | Suff
This word refers to clothing or garments, and sometimes even a wife. It is used in descriptions of how people dress, like in the book of Matthew. The KJV translates it as apparel or clothing.
Definition: clothing, garment, apparel, raiment Aramaic equivalent: le.vush (לְבוּשׁ "garment" H3831)
Usage: Occurs in 33 OT verses. KJV: apparel, clothed with, clothing, garment, raiment, vestment, vesture. See also: Genesis 49:11; Job 41:5; Psalms 22:19.
יַפִּ֥ילוּ
nâphal
H5307
"to fall"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3mp
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to fall, and it's used in many ways, like falling down, failing, or being defeated. It appears in books like Genesis and Isaiah. God's people often fell away from Him, but He always offered a way back.
Definition: : fall/drop/fail 1) to fall, lie, be cast down, fail 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to fall 1a2) to fall (of violent death) 1a3) to fall prostrate, prostrate oneself before 1a4) to fall upon, attack, desert, fall away to, go away to, fall into the hand of 1a5) to fall short, fail, fall out, turn out, result 1a6) to settle, waste away, be offered, be inferior to 1a7) to lie, lie prostrate 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to fall, fell, throw down, knock out, lay prostrate 1b2) to overthrow 1b3) to make the lot fall, assign by lot, apportion by lot 1b4) to let drop, cause to fail (fig.) 1b5) to cause to fall 1c) (Hithpael) 1c1) to throw or prostrate oneself, throw oneself upon 1c2) to lie prostrate, prostrate oneself 1d) (Pilel) to fall
Usage: Occurs in 403 OT verses. KJV: be accepted, cast (down, self, (lots), out), cease, die, divide (by lot), (let) fail, (cause to, let, make, ready to) fall (away, down, -en, -ing), fell(-ing), fugitive, have (inheritance), inferior, be judged (by mistake for H6419 (פָּלַל)), lay (along), (cause to) lie down, light (down), be ([idiom] hast) lost, lying, overthrow, overwhelm, perish, present(-ed, -ing), (make to) rot, slay, smite out, [idiom] surely, throw down. See also: Genesis 2:21; 1 Samuel 17:52; Esther 9:3.
גוֹרָֽל
gôwrâl
H1486
"allotted"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word means a pebble or small stone used for making decisions by casting lots. It symbolizes a portion or destiny assigned by chance, like the drawing of lots to determine an outcome. This concept is central to ancient Israelite decision-making practices.
Definition: 1) lot 1a) lot-pebbles used for systematically making decisions 2) portion 2a) lot, portion (thing assigned by casting lots) 2b) recompense, retribution
Usage: Occurs in 67 OT verses. KJV: lot. See also: Leviticus 16:8; Judges 1:3; Psalms 16:5.
Study Notes — Psalms 22:19
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 22:19 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 22:19
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 22:19
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 22:19
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 22:19
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 22:19
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 22:19
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 22:19
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 22:19
- Sermons on Psalms 22:19
Context — The Psalm of the Cross
17I can count all my bones; they stare and gloat over me.
18They divide my garments among them and cast lots for my clothing.
19But You, O LORD, be not far off; O my Strength, come quickly to help me.
20Deliver my soul from the sword, my precious life from the power of wild dogs. 21Save me from the mouth of the lion; at the horns of the wild oxen You have answered me!Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 22:11 | Be not far from me, for trouble is near and there is no one to help. |
| 2 | Psalms 40:13 | Be pleased, O LORD, to deliver me; hurry, O LORD, to help me. |
| 3 | Psalms 40:17 | But I am poor and needy; may the Lord think of me. You are my helper and deliverer; O my God, do not delay. |
| 4 | Psalms 21:1 | O LORD, the king rejoices in Your strength. How greatly he exults in Your salvation! |
| 5 | Psalms 10:1 | Why, O LORD, do You stand far off? Why do You hide in times of trouble? |
| 6 | Psalms 18:1 | I love You, O LORD, my strength. |
| 7 | Psalms 70:5 | But I am poor and needy; hurry to me, O God. You are my help and my deliverer; O LORD, do not delay. |
| 8 | Psalms 69:13–18 | But my prayer to You, O LORD, is for a time of favor. In Your abundant loving devotion, O God, answer me with Your sure salvation. Rescue me from the mire and do not let me sink; deliver me from my foes and out of the deep waters. Do not let the floods engulf me or the depths swallow me up; let not the Pit close its mouth over me. Answer me, O LORD, for Your loving devotion is good; turn to me in keeping with Your great compassion. Hide not Your face from Your servant, for I am in distress. Answer me quickly! Draw near to my soul and redeem me; ransom me because of my foes. |
Psalms 22:19 Summary
[This verse is a cry for help from someone who feels like they're in a really tough spot and needs God to show up and rescue them. The Psalmist is saying, 'God, don't be far away from me, come and help me quickly!' This is a reminder that we can always call out to God for help, no matter what we're going through, and trust that He will be with us, as promised in Joshua 1:9 and Matthew 28:20. By trusting in God's presence and power, we can find comfort and strength in the midst of trials and challenges.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the Psalmist asking God not to be far off?
The Psalmist is expressing a deep sense of desperation and need for God's presence, as seen in Psalms 22:19, and is asking God to draw near and provide help, much like God did for the Israelites in Exodus 34:5-7.
How does the Psalmist's cry for help relate to Jesus' experience on the cross?
The Psalmist's cry for help in Psalms 22:19 is echoed by Jesus on the cross, as He quotes Psalms 22:1, showing that Jesus identified with the Psalmist's feelings of abandonment and distress, as recorded in Matthew 27:46 and Mark 15:34.
What does it mean for God to be our Strength, as mentioned in this verse?
When God is our Strength, it means He is our source of power, comfort, and sustenance, as seen in Psalms 28:7-8 and Isaiah 41:10, and we can rely on Him to help us in times of need.
How can we apply this verse to our own lives when facing trials and challenges?
Just like the Psalmist, we can cry out to God for help and comfort, trusting in His presence and power, as promised in Hebrews 13:5-6 and Deuteronomy 31:6, and knowing that He will never leave or forsake us.
Reflection Questions
- What are some times in my life when I have felt like God was far off, and how did I respond to those feelings?
- How can I, like the Psalmist, express my desperation and need for God's presence in my prayers and worship?
- What are some ways that God has been my Strength in the past, and how can I trust in His power and comfort in the present?
- How can I balance the tension between feeling abandoned and trusting in God's presence, as seen in this verse and throughout the Psalms?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 22:19
But be not thou far from me, O Lord,.... [See comments on Psalms 22:11]; O my strength; Christ as God is the mighty God, the Almighty; as Mediator, he is the strength of his people; but, as man, God
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 22:19
But be not thou far from me, O LORD: O my strength, haste thee to help me. Be not thou far from me - resuming the key-note of his prayer in Psalms 22:1-11. O my strength , [ 'ªyaaluwtiy (H360)].
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 22:19
Psalms 22:19 But be not thou far from me, O LORD: O my strength, haste thee to help me.Ver. 19. But be not thou far from me, O Lord] Here he resumeth and reinforceth his former prayer, after a most pathetic description of his so doleful condition. Faith wadeth out of trouble (as the moon doth out of a cloud) by hearty and affectionate prayer. O my strength] God is so to a believer, then especially when he feeleth himself weak as water. Haste thee to help me] Who am now in an exigent, and am therefore bold, without limitation, to request thee to haste away to me.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 22:19
(19) Darling.—See margin. The Hebrew word is used of an only child, Genesis 22:2; Genesis 22:12, Judges 11:34; of a person left desolate, Psalms 25:16; Psalms 68:6; here as a synonym for “soul” or “life.” We may compare the common Homeric expression, ϕίλονκῆρ.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 22:19
Verse 19. Be not thou far from me] In the first verse he asks, Why hast thou forsaken me? Or, as if astonished at their wickedness, Into what hands hast thou permitted me to fall? Now he prays, Be not far from me. St. Jerome observes here, that it is the humanity of our blessed Lord which speaks to his divinity. Jesus was perfect man; and as man he suffered and died. But this perfect and sinless man could not have sustained those sufferings so as to make them expiatory had he not been supported by the Divine nature. All the expressions in this Psalm that indicate any weakness, as far as it relates to Christ, (and indeed it relates principally to him,) are to be understood of the human nature; for, that in him God and man were united, but not confounded, the whole New Testament to me bears evidence, the manhood being a perfect man, the Godhead dwelling bodily in that manhood. Jesus, as MAN, was conceived, born, grew up, increased in wisdom, stature, and favour with God and man; hungered, thirsted, suffered, and died.
Jesus, as GOD, knew all things, was from the beginning with God, healed the diseased, cleansed the lepers, and raised the dead; calmed the raging of the sea, and laid the tempest by a word; quickened the human nature, raised it from the dead, took it up into heaven, where as the Lamb newly slain, it ever appears in the presence of God for us. These are all Scripture facts. The man Christ Jesus could not work those miracles; the God in that man could not have suffered those sufferings. Yet one person appears to do and suffer all; here then is GOD manifested in the FLESH. O my strength] The divinity being the power by which the humanity was sustained in this dreadful conflict.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 22:19
19. The prayer for help is repeated after this description of the urgency of his need. But thou, O lord (in emphatic contrast to they in Psalms 22:17), keep not thou far off. The sufferer looks away from his numerous tormentors and fixes his gaze upon Jehovah. O my strength] R.V., O thou my succour.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 22:19
But be not thou far from me, O Lord - “O Yahweh.” Others - all others - have forsaken me, and left me to perish. Now, in the day of my desertion and my peril, be thou near to me. See Psalms 22:11.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 22:19
19. But be not thou far from me—From his persecutors the afflicted petitioner turns his eye to his Deliverer. The appeal is exceedingly plaintive, as in Psalms 22:11, and is the echo of Psa 22:1.
Sermons on Psalms 22:19
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The Messianic Psalms - Psalm 22 (1) by Chip Brogden | In this sermon, Chip Brogdon continues his series on the Messianic Psalms. He focuses on Psalm 22, which provides insight into the crucifixion of Jesus. The sermon emphasizes that |
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Letter: Craignure, Isle of Mull, 18th August 1882. by Andrew Bonar | Andrew Bonar emphasizes the profound weakness of Christ on the Cross, as expressed in Psalm 22, and encourages believers to find strength in Jehovah during their own moments of wea |
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Psalms - Part 1 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of filling one's heart with the Word of God rather than simply avoiding evil. He references the story of a demon being cast ou |
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The Snare of the Satisfied by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the speaker begins by asking God to give them His Word and for it to burn within them. They ask God to keep them from laziness and the snares of victory. The speake |
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(The Lord - Merciful and Gracious) 3. the Lord on the Side of the Poor and Needy by Roy Hession | In this sermon, the speaker begins by describing the dramatic and thunderous opening of the sermon, comparing it to the witches in Hammett's play. The speaker then mentions a beaut |
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He Thinks of Us by John McGregor | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on Psalm 40 and specifically looks at the last verse. The psalmist expresses gratitude for God's faithfulness and deliverance, as well as the tr |
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Objections to Inability and Reflection by John Murray | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the analogy of an alcoholic to illustrate a principle about the church and the gospel. The speaker emphasizes that the church cannot effective |