Psalms 33:19
Psalms 33:19 in Multiple Translations
to deliver them from death and keep them alive in famine.
To deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in famine.
To deliver their soul from death, And to keep them alive in famine.
To keep their souls from death; and to keep them living in time of need.
to save them from death and to keep them alive when famine strikes.
To deliuer their soules from death, and to preserue them in famine.
To deliver from death their soul, And to keep them alive in famine.
to deliver their soul from death, to keep them alive in famine.
To deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in famine.
The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a contrite heart: and he will save the humble of spirit.
He saves them [SYN] from dying before they should die and preserves them when there is a famine.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 33:19
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Psalms 33:19 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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לְ/הַצִּ֣יל
מִ/מָּ֣וֶת
נַפְשָׁ֑/ם
וּ֝/לְ/חַיּוֹתָ֗/ם
בָּ/רָעָֽב
לְ/הַצִּ֣יל
nâtsal
H5337
to rescue
Prep | V-Hiphil-Inf-a
מִ/מָּ֣וֶת
mâveth
H4194
death
Prep | N-ms
נַפְשָׁ֑/ם
nephesh
H5315
soul
N-cs | Suff
וּ֝/לְ/חַיּוֹתָ֗/ם
châyâh
H2421
to live
Conj | Prep | V-Piel-Inf-a | Suff
בָּ/רָעָֽב
râʻâb
H7458
famine
Prep | N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 33:19
לְ/הַצִּ֣יל
nâtsal
H5337
"to rescue"
Prep | V-Hiphil-Inf-a
To rescue means to snatch away or deliver from danger. It can also mean to strip or plunder, depending on the context, and appears in various forms throughout the Bible.
Definition: 1) to snatch away, deliver, rescue, save, strip, plunder 1a)(Niphal) 1a1) to tear oneself away, deliver oneself 1a2) to be torn out or away, be delivered 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to strip off, spoil 1b2) to deliver 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to take away, snatch away 1c2) to rescue, recover 1c3) to deliver (from enemies or troubles or death) 1c4) to deliver from sin and guilt 1d) (Hophal) to be plucked out 1e) (Hithpael) to strip oneself Aramaic equivalent: ne.tsal (נְצַל "to rescue" H5338)
Usage: Occurs in 194 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, defend, deliver (self), escape, [idiom] without fail, part, pluck, preserve, recover, rescue, rid, save, spoil, strip, [idiom] surely, take (out). See also: Genesis 31:9; Psalms 40:14; Psalms 7:2.
מִ/מָּ֣וֶת
mâveth
H4194
"death"
Prep | N-ms
In the Bible, this word refers to death, whether natural or violent, and is used in books like Genesis and Isaiah. It can also mean the place of the dead, or a state of ruin. This concept is seen in the story of Moses, where death is a punishment for disobedience.
Definition: 1) death, dying, Death (personified), realm of the dead 1a) death 1b) death by violence (as a penalty) 1c) state of death, place of death Aramaic equivalent: mot (מוֹת "death" H4193)
Usage: Occurs in 153 OT verses. KJV: (be) dead(-ly), death, die(-d). See also: Genesis 21:16; Job 38:17; Psalms 6:6.
נַפְשָׁ֑/ם
nephesh
H5315
"soul"
N-cs | Suff
The Hebrew word for soul or living being, used in the Bible to describe the essence of a person or animal. It encompasses the ideas of life, breath, and vitality, and is translated as 'soul' or 'creature' in the KJV. This word is central to biblical concepts of humanity and existence.
Definition: 1) soul, self, life, creature, person, appetite, mind, living being, desire, emotion, passion 1a) that which breathes, the breathing substance or being, soul, the inner being of man 1b) living being 1c) living being (with life in the blood) 1d) the man himself, self, person or individual 1e) seat of the appetites 1f) seat of emotions and passions 1g) activity of mind 1g1) uncertain 1h) activity of the will 1h1) uncertain 1i) activity of the character 1i1) uncertain
Usage: Occurs in 683 OT verses. KJV: any, appetite, beast, body, breath, creature, [idiom] dead(-ly), desire, [idiom] (dis-) contented, [idiom] fish, ghost, [phrase] greedy, he, heart(-y), (hath, [idiom] jeopardy of) life ([idiom] in jeopardy), lust, man, me, mind, mortally, one, own, person, pleasure, (her-, him-, my-, thy-) self, them (your) -selves, [phrase] slay, soul, [phrase] tablet, they, thing, ([idiom] she) will, [idiom] would have it. See also: Genesis 1:20; Leviticus 26:43; Judges 18:25.
וּ֝/לְ/חַיּוֹתָ֗/ם
châyâh
H2421
"to live"
Conj | Prep | V-Piel-Inf-a | Suff
To live or have life is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which can also mean to revive or be quickened. It is used in the Bible to describe God's power to sustain life and restore people to health, as seen in the stories of the prophets and Jesus' miracles.
Definition: 1) to live, have life, remain alive, sustain life, live prosperously, live for ever, be quickened, be alive, be restored to life or health 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to live 1a1a) to have life 1a1b) to continue in life, remain alive 1a1c) to sustain life, to live on or upon 1a1d) to live (prosperously) 1a2) to revive, be quickened 1a2a) from sickness 1a2b) from discouragement 1a2c) from faintness 1a2d) from death 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to preserve alive, let live 1b2) to give life 1b3) to quicken, revive, refresh 1b3a) to restore to life 1b3b) to cause to grow 1b3c) to restore 1b3d) to revive 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to preserve alive, let live 1c2) to quicken, revive 1c2a) to restore (to health) 1c2b) to revive 1c2c) to restore to life
Usage: Occurs in 239 OT verses. KJV: keep (leave, make) alive, [idiom] certainly, give (promise) life, (let, suffer to) live, nourish up, preserve (alive), quicken, recover, repair, restore (to life), revive, ([idiom] God) save (alive, life, lives), [idiom] surely, be whole. See also: Genesis 5:3; 2 Samuel 16:16; Psalms 22:27.
בָּ/רָעָֽב
râʻâb
H7458
"famine"
Prep | N-ms
Famine or hunger is what this Hebrew word represents, often referring to a lack of food or spiritual nourishment. It appears in books like Genesis and Jeremiah, highlighting the importance of trust in God during difficult times.
Definition: 1) famine, hunger 1a) famine (in land, nation) 1a1) of Jehovah's word (fig) 1b) hunger (of individuals)
Usage: Occurs in 88 OT verses. KJV: dearth, famine, [phrase] famished, hunger. See also: Genesis 12:10; Jeremiah 14:12; Psalms 33:19.
Study Notes — Psalms 33:19
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 33:19 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 33:19
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 33:19
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 33:19
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 33:19
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 33:19
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 33:19
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 33:19
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 33:19
- Sermons on Psalms 33:19
Context — Praise to the Creator
17A horse is a vain hope for salvation; even its great strength cannot save.
18Surely the eyes of the LORD are on those who fear Him, on those whose hope is in His loving devotion
19to deliver them from death and keep them alive in famine.
20Our soul waits for the LORD; He is our help and our shield. 21For our hearts rejoice in Him, since we trust in His holy name.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 37:19 | In the time of evil they will not be ashamed, and in the days of famine they will be satisfied. |
| 2 | Proverbs 10:3 | The LORD does not let the righteous go hungry, but He denies the craving of the wicked. |
| 3 | Job 5:19–22 | He will rescue you from six calamities; no harm will touch you in seven. In famine He will redeem you from death, and in battle from the stroke of the sword. You will be hidden from the scourge of the tongue, and will not fear havoc when it comes. You will laugh at destruction and famine, and need not fear the beasts of the earth. |
| 4 | Matthew 6:31–33 | Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the Gentiles strive after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you. |
| 5 | John 10:28 | I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them out of My hand. |
| 6 | Psalms 37:3 | Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness. |
| 7 | Isaiah 33:16 | he will dwell on the heights; the mountain fortress will be his refuge; his food will be provided and his water assured. |
| 8 | Psalms 91:3–7 | Surely He will deliver you from the snare of the fowler, and from the deadly plague. He will cover you with His feathers; under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness is a shield and rampart. You will not fear the terror of the night, nor the arrow that flies by day, nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness, nor the calamity that destroys at noon. Though a thousand may fall at your side, and ten thousand at your right hand, no harm will come near you. |
| 9 | Psalms 91:10 | no evil will befall you, no plague will approach your tent. |
| 10 | Acts 12:11 | Then Peter came to himself and said, “Now I know for sure that the Lord has sent His angel and rescued me from Herod’s grasp and from everything the Jewish people were anticipating.” |
Psalms 33:19 Summary
Psalms 33:19 tells us that God delivers His people from death and keeps them alive in times of famine. This means that when we trust in God, He rescues us from the ultimate consequence of sin, which is spiritual death (as seen in Romans 6:23), and gives us eternal life. He also provides for our needs, even when things seem scarce, as promised in Philippians 4:19. By trusting in God's loving devotion, we can experience His deliverance and provision in our lives, and wait for Him with confidence, knowing He is our help and shield (Psalms 33:20).
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to be delivered from death in Psalms 33:19?
To be delivered from death in this context means that God rescues His people from the ultimate consequence of sin, which is spiritual death, as seen in Romans 6:23, and gives them eternal life through faith in Him, as promised in John 3:16.
How does God keep us alive in famine according to Psalms 33:19?
God keeps us alive in famine by providing for our spiritual and physical needs, even in times of scarcity or hardship, as seen in Philippians 4:19, where it says He will supply all our needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
Is this promise only for Israel or for all believers?
This promise is for all who fear God and put their hope in His loving devotion, regardless of their background, as stated in Psalms 33:18, and is reaffirmed in the New Testament for all believers in Christ, as seen in 2 Corinthians 1:10.
How can we experience this deliverance and provision in our lives?
We can experience this deliverance and provision by trusting in God's loving devotion, as stated in Psalms 33:18, and by waiting for the Lord, as encouraged in Psalms 33:20, and trusting in His holy name, as mentioned in Psalms 33:21.
Reflection Questions
- In what ways have you experienced God's deliverance from death and His provision in times of famine in your life?
- How does this promise impact your trust in God's sovereignty and love for you?
- What are some practical ways you can wait for the Lord and trust in His holy name, as mentioned in Psalms 33:20-21?
- How can you share this promise with others who may be struggling with fear or uncertainty about their future?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 33:19
To deliver their soul from death,.... Not a corporeal death, for the soul dies not, and is never in any danger of death; and should life, or the whole man, be intended here, yet those that fear the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 33:19
To deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in famine. To deliver ... death.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 33:19
Their soul, i.e. their life, when he sees it to be expedient for them: sometimes it is better for them to die than to live, as both good and bad men have declared; and when it is so, it is known to God, but not to us. And therefore the constant accomplishment of this and the like promises in a literal sense is not to be expected, nor simply desired, but with submission to God’ s wise and gracious will.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 33:19
Psalms 33:19 To deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in famine.Ver. 19. To deliver their soul] Freedom from troubles he promiseth not; but deliverance in due time he assureth them; and support in the mean while, to keep them alive in famine.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 33:19
Verse 19. To deliver their soul frown death] To watch over and protect them in all sudden dangers and emergencies, so that they shall not lose their LIVES by any accident. And to keep them alive in famine.] Not only prevent sudden death by an instantaneous interposition of my power, but keep them from a lingering death, by extraordinary supplies granted them in an extraordinary manner; because I am all in all, and all everywhere.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 33:19
19. death] Violent death by war or pestilence is meant, as the parallel line shews. Famine was a common scourge in Palestine (Psalms 37:19).
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 33:19
To deliver their soul from death - To preserve their “lives,” - for so the word “soul” is to be understood here. The meaning is, to keep them alive. That is, God is their Protector; He guards and defends them when in danger.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 33:19
18, 19. If no enlargement or concentration of human forces can be trusted for victory and safety, yet there is one resource unfailing—the God of hosts, the God of battles, Jehovah, the covenant God.
Sermons on Psalms 33:19
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Mr. Fearing Comforted by C.H. Spurgeon | In this sermon, the minister addresses the issue of doubt and the tendency to focus on visible circumstances rather than trusting in God. He uses the example of Peter walking on wa |
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The Day of Seven Troubles by Allan Halton | Allan Halton preaches on the importance of enduring hardships and persecution as Christians, drawing inspiration from George Fox and the early Friends who faced trials with faith a |
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(Costa Rica) Trusting God With All Your Tomorrows by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher talks about the Apostle Paul and how he was chained to circumstances he couldn't change. The preacher shares the story of a pastor whose ministry was a |
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(Heavenly Life) Seated in the Heavens by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of being heavenly-minded in a world filled with changes and uncertainties. It highlights the need to focus on eternal values rather than earth |
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(Spirit-Filled Life) Part 1: A New Covenant Privilege by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on Jesus' teachings in Matthew chapters 5, 6, and 7, known as the Sermon on the Mount. The speaker highlights the challenge of living up to the |
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Prepare Now to Face Tomorrow’s Fears by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher addresses the dilemma faced by believers when they encounter challenges that seem insurmountable. He emphasizes the importance of choosing to believe G |
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The New Covenant (Dutch) by Zac Poonen | This sermon delves into the glory of Jesus in the New Covenant, emphasizing the shift from the Old Covenant to the New Covenant. It highlights the privileges of the New Covenant, s |