Psalms 22:3
Psalms 22:3 in Multiple Translations
Yet You are holy, enthroned on the praises of Israel.
But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel.
But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel.
But you are holy, O you who are seated among the praises of Israel.
Yet you are holy, and the praises of Israel are your throne.
But thou art holy, and doest inhabite the prayses of Israel.
And Thou [art] holy, Sitting — the Praise of Israel.
But you are holy, you who inhabit the praises of Israel.
But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel.
He hath converted my soul. He hath led me on the paths of justice, for his own name’s sake.
But you are holy. You sit on your throne as king, and we the people of Israel praise you [PRS].
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 22:3
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Psalms 22:3 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
אֱֽלֹהַ֗/י
אֶקְרָ֣א
י֭וֹמָם
וְ/לֹ֣א
תַעֲנֶ֑ה
וְ֝/לַ֗יְלָה
וְֽ/לֹא
דֽוּמִיָּ֥ה
לִֽ/י
אֱֽלֹהַ֗/י
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
N-mp | Suff
אֶקְרָ֣א
qârâʼ
H7121
to call
V-Qal-Imperf-1cs
י֭וֹמָם
yôwmâm
H3119
by day
Adv
וְ/לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Conj | Part
תַעֲנֶ֑ה
ʻânâh
H6030
to dwell
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
וְ֝/לַ֗יְלָה
layil
H3915
night
Conj | N-ms
וְֽ/לֹא
lôʼ
H3808
not
Conj | Part
דֽוּמִיָּ֥ה
dûwmîyâh
H1747
silence
N-fs
לִֽ/י
Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 22:3
אֱֽלֹהַ֗/י
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
N-mp | Suff
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
אֶקְרָ֣א
qârâʼ
H7121
"to call"
V-Qal-Imperf-1cs
This Hebrew word means to call out to someone or something, often by name. It's used in many situations, like calling for help or reading aloud. In Genesis, God calls out to Adam in the Garden.
Definition: : call_to/invite/entreat 1) to call, call out, recite, read, cry out, proclaim 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to call, cry, utter a loud sound 1a2) to call unto, cry (for help), call (with name of God) 1a3) to proclaim 1a4) to read aloud, read (to oneself), read 1a5) to summon, invite, call for, call and commission, appoint, call and endow 1a6) to call, name, give name to, call by 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to call oneself 1b2) to be called, be proclaimed, be read aloud, be summoned, be named 1c) (Pual) to be called, be named, be called out, be chosen
Usage: Occurs in 689 OT verses. KJV: bewray (self), that are bidden, call (for, forth, self, upon), cry (unto), (be) famous, guest, invite, mention, (give) name, preach, (make) proclaim(-ation), pronounce, publish, read, renowned, say. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 49:1; Judges 1:26.
י֭וֹמָם
yôwmâm
H3119
"by day"
Adv
The word 'yomam' means 'by day' or 'daily', and is used in the Bible to describe actions or events that happen during the daytime. It can also refer to the daytime itself, as opposed to the nighttime. This word is used to emphasize the daily nature of certain activities or routines.
Definition: adv 1) by day, in the daytime subst 2) daytime
Usage: Occurs in 50 OT verses. KJV: daily, (by, in the) day(-time). See also: Exodus 13:21; Psalms 32:4; Psalms 1:2.
וְ/לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Conj | Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
תַעֲנֶ֑ה
ʻânâh
H6030
"to dwell"
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
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.
וְ֝/לַ֗יְלָה
layil
H3915
"night"
Conj | N-ms
Night refers to the time of darkness, opposed to day, and can also symbolize adversity or hardship. It is a period of rest, but also of potential danger or uncertainty.
Definition: 1) night 1a) night (as opposed to day) 1b) of gloom, protective shadow (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 223 OT verses. KJV: (mid-)night (season). See also: Genesis 1:5; 2 Samuel 17:16; Psalms 1:2.
וְֽ/לֹא
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Conj | Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
דֽוּמִיָּ֥ה
dûwmîyâh
H1747
"silence"
N-fs
This word means silence, stillness, or quiet trust. In the Bible, it describes waiting patiently and trusting in God, often in difficult circumstances.
Definition: silence, still, repose, still waiting
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: silence, silent, waiteth. See also: Psalms 22:3; Psalms 62:2; Psalms 39:3.
לִֽ/י
""
Prep | Suff
Study Notes — Psalms 22:3
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 22:3 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 22:3
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 22:3
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 22:3
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 22:3
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 22:3
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 22:3
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 22:3
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 22:3
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 22:3
- Sermons on Psalms 22:3
Context — The Psalm of the Cross
1My God, my God, why have You forsaken me? Why are You so far from saving me, so far from my words of groaning?
2I cry out by day, O my God, but You do not answer, and by night, but I have no rest.
3Yet You are holy, enthroned on the praises of Israel.
4In You our fathers trusted; they trusted and You delivered them. 5They cried out to You and were set free; they trusted in You and were not disappointed.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 50:23 | He who sacrifices a thank offering honors Me, and to him who rights his way, I will show the salvation of God.” |
| 2 | Deuteronomy 10:21 | He is your praise and He is your God, who has done for you these great and awesome wonders that your eyes have seen. |
| 3 | Isaiah 6:3 | And they were calling out to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts; all the earth is full of His glory.” |
| 4 | Psalms 99:9 | Exalt the LORD our God and worship at His holy mountain, for the LORD our God is holy. |
| 5 | Revelation 4:8 | And each of the four living creatures had six wings and was covered with eyes all around and within. Day and night they never stop saying: “Holy, Holy, Holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come!” |
| 6 | Psalms 65:1 | Praise awaits You, O God, in Zion; to You our vows will be fulfilled. |
| 7 | Psalms 145:17 | The LORD is righteous in all His ways and kind in all His deeds. |
Psalms 22:3 Summary
This verse reminds us that even when we feel alone or abandoned, God is still holy and worthy of our praise. He is the one who sits on the throne, supported by the worship of His people, as we see in Psalms 100:4. Just like the Psalmist, we can trust in God's character and remember that He is always with us, even when we don't feel it, as in Matthew 28:20 and Hebrews 13:5. By acknowledging God's holiness, we can find comfort and peace in the midst of difficult circumstances.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that God is 'enthroned on the praises of Israel'?
This phrase suggests that God's throne is established and supported by the worship and praise of His people, as seen in Psalms 100:4 and Isaiah 6:1-3, where the heavenly hosts praise God's holiness.
How can God be holy and yet seem distant or unresponsive?
God's holiness is not contradicted by His seeming distance, for as Isaiah 55:8-9 reminds us, His ways are higher than ours, and His timing is perfect, even when we do not understand.
What is the significance of acknowledging God's holiness in the midst of suffering?
Recognizing God's holiness, as in Psalms 22:3, helps us to trust in His sovereignty and character, even when our circumstances are difficult, and to remember that He is always worthy of praise, as in Habakkuk 3:17-19.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the Psalm?
This verse serves as a turning point in the Psalm, reminding the reader of God's holiness and faithfulness, despite the feelings of abandonment expressed in the preceding verses, and setting the stage for the expressions of trust and confidence that follow, as in Psalms 22:4-5.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can 'enthrone' God in my life, making Him the center of my worship and praise?
- How do I respond when I feel that God is distant or unresponsive, and what can I learn from the example of the Psalmist?
- In what ways can I trust in God's holiness and sovereignty, even when my circumstances are difficult or uncertain?
- What are some specific praises or thanksgivings that I can offer to God, enthroning Him in my life and acknowledging His goodness and faithfulness?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 22:3
But thou [art] holy,.... Which may be considered either as an argument with his God, why he should hear and answer him, since he is holy, just, and faithful; he has promised, when any call upon him
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 22:3
But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel. But thou art holy. He, in unshaken faith, proclaims God's holiness at the very time when God was seeming to disregard the cry of faith.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 22:3
Thou art holy, i. e just and true in all thy ways, and therefore hearing prayers, and keeping thy covenant; a true lover of holiness, and of all holy men. This he adds, either, 1. To aggravate his misery, that such a God should neglect and forsake him. Or rather, 2. To strengthen his faith, and to enforce his prayers, and prevail with God, for the honour of his holy name, to hear and help him. That inhabitest the praises of Israel; either, 1. That dwellest in thy tabernacle and ark, which is called Israel’ s glory, , and the place where God was praised, . Or, 2. That receivest and rightly possessest the praises of Israel, whom the people are perpetually praising for one mercy or another; and therefore I trust I also shall have occasion to praise thee. But because this Hebrew verb, when it is used transitively, and is taken for inhabiting, is generally, as far as I have observed, construed with a preposition, which here it is not, this verse may seem to be better rendered thus, as it is by divers learned men, But thou abidest, or perseverest, or continuest to be (as this verb is used, 55:19 102:12) holy, ( notwithstanding thy present neglect of my prayers and miseries,) O the praises, or, O thou who art the praises, (or, and the praises, i.e. the great cause and object of the praises,) of Israel, i. e whom Israel solemnly and usually praised, .
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 22:3
Psalms 22:3 But thou [art] holy, [O thou] that inhabitest the praises of Israel.Ver. 3. But thou art holy] And therefore to be sanctified in righteousness, Isaiah 5:16, whatever betide me or my prayers. I also will trust and try thee to the uttermost, for thou waitest to be gracious; and being a God of judgment, thou best understandest when and how to dispense and deal forth thy favours to thy suppliants, Isaiah 30:18. And if I ask good things of thee and miss, it is because I ask amiss, James 4:3. If I be straitened, it is not in thee, but in mine own bowels. They that have conduit water come into their houses, if no water come, they conclude not the spring to be dry, but the pipes to be stopped or broken. If prayer speed not, we must be sure the fault is not in God, but in ourselves; were we but ripe for mercy he is ready to extend it to us, and even waits for the purpose. O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel] i.e. The sanctuary, where thou art continually praised by thine Israel, who have the happiness to receive thine answer to their suits, though I cannot. Some render it, O sancte, sempiterne, et laudatissime.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 22:3
(3) But.—In spite of his seeming desertion the poet still believes Jehovah is the God of the covenant—still the Holy One in whom His people could trust. The phrase “inhabiting the praises of Israel,” recalls the more usual “thou that dwellest between the cherubims” (1 Samuel 4:4; 2 Samuel 6:2; Psalms 80:1; Psalms 99:1, where see Note). But the idea here is more spiritual. The ever-ascending praises of His people become a throne for the Divine King, and take the place of the outstretched wings of the cherubim. Perhaps there is a reminiscence of Exo 15:11-12. This explanation is at once more literal and better than the Rabbinical, “enthroned as the praises.” (Comp. Aquila: “as the hymns.”)
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 22:3
Verse 3. But thou art holy] Though I be not heard, even while I cry earnestly, yet I cannot impute any fault or unkindness to my Maker; for thou art holy, and canst do nothing but what is right. This is the language of profound resignation, in trials the most difficult to be borne. Inhabitest the praises of Israel.] Thou dwellest in the sanctuary where the praises, thanksgivings, and sacrifices of thy people are continually offered.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 22:3
3. An appeal to God’s moral character, as the Holy One of Israel. The Heb. word for holy is derived from a root signifying separation. It characterises God negatively, as separate from the limitations and imperfections of the world and man; and positively, it comes to express the essential nature of God in its moral aspect, as pure, righteous, faithful, supremely exalted. In virtue of His holiness he cannot be false to His covenant. Cp. Habakkuk’s plea (Habakkuk 1:12); and for another side of the truth, Isaiah 5:16. O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel] Rather as R.V. marg., O thou that art enthroned upon the praises of Israel: a bold adaptation of the phrase that sittest enthroned upon the cherubim (2 Samuel 6:2; 2 Kings 19:15; Psalms 80:1; Psalms 99:1). The praises of Israel, ascending like clouds of incense, form as it were the throne upon which Jehovah sits. They are a perpetual memorial of His mighty acts in times past (Exodus 15:11; Psalms 78:4; Isaiah 63:7); and surely He cannot have ceased to give occasion for those praises (Psalms 22:25)!
The P.B.V. is based on an untenable construction of the words, in its rendering, And thou continuest holy, O thou worship of Israel, and it takes praises of Israel to mean God Himself as the object of Israel’s praises.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 22:3
But thou art holy - Thou art righteous and blameless. This indicates that the sufferer had still unwavering confidence in God.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 22:3
3. Thou art holy—Faith strengthens itself (Psalms 22:3-5) in the reflection, God is holy,—and in the retrospect, Our fathers (the fathers of the nation) trusted; they cried, and were delivered.
Sermons on Psalms 22:3
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The Holiness of God - Part 1 by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the holiness of God and the need for reverence and sanctification in His presence. He refers to the story of Moses encountering God at the b |
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God's Neibourhood by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of setting our minds, hearts, and affections on eternal things where God dwells. They highlight the contrast between the value |
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Thurs. Evening Service (2002 C&ma Council) by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of maintaining one's first love for God. He criticizes churches that prioritize attracting "nice" and "clean" people instead |
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Ambush Satan With Song by John Piper | This sermon emphasizes the power of singing in worship and spiritual warfare, drawing from the story of Jehoshaphat and the choir leading the army into battle. It highlights how si |
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Jesus Is Precious to Me; Worship by Edwin H. Waldvogel | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of praising and worshiping Jesus. They encourage the audience to open their hearts to Jesus and ask Him to restore their lost |
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Spiritual Secrets of Smith Wigglesworth - Part 3 by George Storemont by Smith Wigglesworth | This sermon delves into the life and teachings of Smith Wigglesworth, emphasizing the importance of a genuine salvation experience, seeking the fullness of the Holy Spirit, nurturi |
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Exposition on Psalm 23 by St. Augustine | St. Augustine preaches on the Psalm of David, highlighting the intimate relationship between the Lord Jesus Christ as the Shepherd and the believer as His sheep. He emphasizes how |