Psalms 33:21
Psalms 33:21 in Multiple Translations
For our hearts rejoice in Him, since we trust in His holy name.
For our heart shall rejoice in him, because we have trusted in his holy name.
For our heart shall rejoice in him, Because we have trusted in his holy name.
For in him our hearts have joy; in his holy name is our hope.
We are so happy about him, for we trust in his holy character.
Surely our heart shall reioyce in him, because we trusted in his holy Name.
For in Him doth our heart rejoice, For in His holy name we have trusted.
For our heart rejoices in him, because we have trusted in his holy name.
For our heart shall rejoice in him, because we have trusted in his holy name.
The Lord keepeth all their bones, not one of them shall be broken.
We rejoice because of what he has done for us; we trust in him because he [MTY] is holy.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 33:21
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Psalms 33:21 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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כִּי
ב֭/וֹ
יִשְׂמַ֣ח
לִבֵּ֑/נוּ
כִּ֤י
בְ/שֵׁ֖ם
קָדְשׁ֣/וֹ
בָטָֽחְנוּ
כִּי
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
ב֭/וֹ
Prep | Suff
יִשְׂמַ֣ח
sâmach
H8055
to rejoice
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
לִבֵּ֑/נוּ
lêb
H3820
heart
N-ms | Suff
כִּ֤י
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
בְ/שֵׁ֖ם
shêm
H8034
name
Prep | N-ms
קָדְשׁ֣/וֹ
qôdesh
H6944
Holy Place
N-ms | Suff
בָטָֽחְנוּ
bâṭach
H982
to trust
V-Qal-Perf-1cp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 33:21
כִּי
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.
ב֭/וֹ
""
Prep | Suff
יִשְׂמַ֣ח
sâmach
H8055
"to rejoice"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
This verb means to rejoice or be glad, often used in a religious sense, like when the Israelites rejoiced at the dedication of the temple in 1 Kings 8:66.
Definition: 1) to rejoice, be glad 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to rejoice 1a2) to rejoice (arrogantly), exult (at) 1a3) to rejoice (religiously) 1b) (Piel) to cause to rejoice, gladden, make glad 1c) (Hiphil) to cause to rejoice, gladden, make glad
Usage: Occurs in 148 OT verses. KJV: cheer up, be (make) glad, (have, make) joy(-ful), be (make) merry, (cause to, make to) rejoice, [idiom] very. See also: Exodus 4:14; Psalms 92:5; Psalms 5:12.
לִבֵּ֑/נוּ
lêb
H3820
"heart"
N-ms | Suff
Leb refers to the heart, but also represents feelings, will, and intellect in the Bible. It is used figuratively to describe the center of something, and is often translated as heart or mind. Leb is a complex concept that encompasses emotions and thoughts.
Definition: 1) inner man, mind, will, heart, understanding 1a) inner part, midst 1a1) midst (of things) 1a2) heart (of man) 1a3) soul, heart (of man) 1a4) mind, knowledge, thinking, reflection, memory 1a5) inclination, resolution, determination (of will) 1a6) conscience 1a7) heart (of moral character) 1a8) as seat of appetites 1a9) as seat of emotions and passions 1a10) as seat of courage
Usage: Occurs in 552 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] care for, comfortably, consent, [idiom] considered, courag(-eous), friend(-ly), ((broken-), (hard-), (merry-), (stiff-), (stout-), double) heart(-ed), [idiom] heed, [idiom] I, kindly, midst, mind(-ed), [idiom] regard(-ed), [idiom] themselves, [idiom] unawares, understanding, [idiom] well, willingly, wisdom. See also: Genesis 6:5; 2 Samuel 13:33; Psalms 4:8.
כִּ֤י
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.
בְ/שֵׁ֖ם
shêm
H8034
"name"
Prep | N-ms
In the Bible, a name represents a person's identity, honor, and character, like God's name symbolizing His power and authority. It appears in Genesis and other books, often referring to God's name or a person's reputation. This concept is central to understanding biblical identity.
Definition: 1) name 1a) name 1b) reputation, fame, glory 1c) the Name (as designation of God) 1d) memorial, monument Aramaic equivalent: shum (שֻׁם "name" H8036)
Usage: Occurs in 771 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] base, (in-) fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report. See also: Genesis 2:11; Exodus 3:15; Deuteronomy 16:6.
קָדְשׁ֣/וֹ
qôdesh
H6944
"Holy Place"
N-ms | Suff
The Holy Place refers to a sacred or set-apart area, like the temple in Jerusalem. It is a place of sanctity and holiness, where God is worshipped. The Bible describes it as a place of reverence and awe.
Definition: This name means apartness, holiness, sacredness Also named: hagion (ἅγιον "Holy Place" G0039)
Usage: Occurs in 380 OT verses. KJV: consecrated (thing), dedicated (thing), hallowed (thing), holiness, ([idiom] most) holy ([idiom] day, portion, thing), saint, sanctuary. See also: Exodus 3:5; Leviticus 23:4; 1 Chronicles 26:26.
בָטָֽחְנוּ
bâṭach
H982
"to trust"
V-Qal-Perf-1cp
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.
Study Notes — Psalms 33:21
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- Context
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- Psalms 33:21 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 33:21
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 33:21
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 33:21
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 33:21
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 33:21
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 33:21
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 33:21
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 33:21
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 33:21
- Sermons on Psalms 33:21
Context — Praise to the Creator
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.
22May Your loving devotion rest on us, O LORD, as we put our hope in You.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 13:5 | But I have trusted in Your loving devotion; my heart will rejoice in Your salvation. |
| 2 | Zechariah 10:7 | Ephraim will be like a mighty man, and their hearts will be glad as with wine. Their children will see it and be joyful; their hearts will rejoice in the LORD. |
| 3 | Psalms 30:10–12 | Hear me, O LORD, and have mercy; O LORD, be my helper.” You turned my mourning into dancing; You peeled off my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, that my heart may sing Your praises and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks forever. |
| 4 | 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!” |
| 5 | John 16:22 | So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy. |
| 6 | Psalms 28:7 | The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped. Therefore my heart rejoices, and I give thanks to Him with my song. |
| 7 | Psalms 32:10–11 | Many are the sorrows of the wicked, but loving devotion surrounds him who trusts in the LORD. Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, O righteous ones; shout for joy, all you upright in heart. |
| 8 | Isaiah 25:9 | And in that day it will be said, “Surely this is our God; we have waited for Him, and He has saved us. This is the LORD for whom we have waited. Let us rejoice and be glad in His salvation.” |
| 9 | 1 Chronicles 16:10 | Glory in His holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice. |
| 10 | Luke 1:47–50 | and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior! For He has looked with favor on the humble state of His servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed. For the Mighty One has done great things for me. Holy is His name. His mercy extends to those who fear Him, from generation to generation. |
Psalms 33:21 Summary
This verse means that when we trust in God's holy name, our hearts are filled with joy because we know He is our help and our shield, as stated in Psalms 33:20. Trusting in God's holy name means we have faith in His character and promises, and this trust brings us peace and joy, as seen in Isaiah 26:3. We can apply this verse by choosing to trust in God's holy name every day, even when things are tough, and by remembering that God is always with us, as promised in Hebrews 13:5. By trusting in God's holy name, we can experience joy and peace in our hearts, no matter what we are going through.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to trust in God's holy name?
To trust in God's holy name means to have faith in His character and promises, as seen in Psalms 138:2, where it says God has exalted His word above all His name, indicating the importance of trusting in His name and His word.
Why do our hearts rejoice in Him?
Our hearts rejoice in Him because we trust in His holy name, and this trust brings us joy and peace, as stated in Isaiah 26:3, where it says God will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in Him.
Is this verse only for those who are already believers?
No, this verse is for anyone who wants to put their trust in God's holy name, as stated in Romans 10:13, where it says whoever calls on the name of the Lord will be saved, indicating that trust in God's holy name is available to all people.
How can we apply this verse to our daily lives?
We can apply this verse by choosing to trust in God's holy name every day, even in difficult circumstances, and by remembering that our help and shield come from Him, as stated in Psalms 33:20, where it says our soul waits for the LORD, He is our help and our shield.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can demonstrate my trust in God's holy name in my daily life?
- How has trusting in God's holy name brought joy to my heart in the past, and how can I experience that joy again?
- What are some promises of God that I can cling to when I am struggling to trust in His holy name?
- In what ways can I share my trust in God's holy name with others, and how can I be a testimony of God's faithfulness to them?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 33:21
For our heart shall rejoice in him,.... Not in sin, nor in themselves and in their boastings, all such rejoicing is evil; but in the Lord, "in his Word"; as the Targum is, in the essential Word of
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 33:21
For our heart shall rejoice in him, because we have trusted in his holy name. His holy name. His holiness is the center and source of His attributes-and His grace, truth, and faithfulness.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 33:21
For; or, therefore; for this seems to be an inference either from the foregoing or from the following sentence.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 33:21
Psalms 33:21 For our heart shall rejoice in him, because we have trusted in his holy name.Ver. 21. Our heart shall rejoice in him] We shall be sure of a happy issue and event; but yet so as that we pray for it, as in the next words.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 33:21
(20-22) Hope—wait—trust.—The Hebrew language was naturally rich in words expressive of that attitude of expectancy which was characteristic of a nation whose golden age was not in the past, but in the future—a nation for which its great ancestor left in his dying words so suitable a motto— “I have waited for thy salvation, O Lord,” and which, while itself held back outside the promised land of the hope of immortality, was to be the birth-race of the great and consoling doctrine that alone could satisfy the natural craving expressed by the moralist in the well-known line— “Man never is, but always to be, blest;” and by the Christian apostle— “For here we have no continuing city, but we seek one to come.”
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 33:21
Verse 21. For our heart shall rejoice in him] Here is the fruit of our confidence: our souls are always happy, because we have taken God for our portion.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 33:21
21. his holy name] See note on Psalms 30:4.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 33:21
For our heart shall rejoice in him - See the notes at Psalms 13:5. Because we have trusted in his holy name - In “him,” the “name” often being put for the person himself. See the notes at Psalms 20:1.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 33:21
20-22. From the retrospections already given the psalmist renews the national profession of trust in Jehovah as their only protector, and of joyful fealty to his holy name.
Sermons on Psalms 33:21
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Trust Means Joy by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes that true joy stems from trusting in God, as expressed in Psalms 33:21. He explains that while initial sadness may cloud our hearts, genuine faith ultimate |
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Promise of Peace by Mary Wilder Tileston | Mary Wilder Tileston preaches about the importance of trusting in God's holy name, encouraging believers to rejoice in Him and find peace by making their requests known to God thro |
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Music of the Lord by Mary Wilder Tileston | Mary Wilder Tileston preaches about the joy and trust we find in God's holy name, emphasizing that our happiness and light-heartedness come from being near our Savior. She highligh |
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His Heart Is Fixed by Thomas Watson | Thomas Watson preaches about the importance of having a fixed heart in trusting the Lord, highlighting the privileges and blessings of a righteous man who delights in God's command |
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Zechariah 10:7 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith emphasizes the joy that comes from a deep relationship with God, highlighting that true rejoicing stems from the heart rather than the mind. He explains that while circ |
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Anahiem Talk on Revival by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the importance of having a three-fold vision. He shares a story about a Welshman named Stephen Jeffries who was able to elicit a response fro |
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Holy Man of God by Vance Havner | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the secret of someone's strength and influence over others. He emphasizes the importance of love and its impact on our lives. The speaker sh |