Psalms 34:20
Psalms 34:20 in Multiple Translations
He protects all his bones; not one of them will be broken.
He keepeth all his bones: not one of them is broken.
He keepeth all his bones: Not one of them is broken.
He keeps all his bones: not one of them is broken.
He keeps them safe—not a single one of their bones will be broken.
He keepeth all his bones: not one of them is broken.
He is keeping all his bones, One of them hath not been broken.
He protects all of his bones. Not one of them is broken.
He keepeth all his bones: not one of them is broken.
For they spoke indeed peaceably to me; and speaking in the anger of the earth they devised guile.
Yahweh protects them from being harmed; when their enemies attack them, they will not break any bones of those righteous people.
God will keep that person safe, and nobody will break any of that person’s bones.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 34:20
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Psalms 34:20 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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רַ֭בּוֹת
רָע֣וֹת
צַדִּ֑יק
וּ֝/מִ/כֻּלָּ֗/ם
יַצִּילֶ֥/נּוּ
יְהוָֽה
רַ֭בּוֹת
rab
H7227
many
Adj
רָע֣וֹת
raʻ
H7451
bad
N-fp
צַדִּ֑יק
tsaddîyq
H6662
righteous
Adj
וּ֝/מִ/כֻּלָּ֗/ם
kôl
H3605
all
Conj | Prep | N-ms | Suff
יַצִּילֶ֥/נּוּ
nâtsal
H5337
to rescue
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms | Suff
יְהוָֽה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 34:20
רַ֭בּוֹת
rab
H7227
"many"
Adj
This Hebrew word means a chief or captain, someone in charge. It is used in 2 Samuel 23:19 to describe a great and powerful man. The idea is one of leadership and authority.
Definition: adj 1) much, many, great 1a) much 1b) many 1c) abounding in 1d) more numerous than 1e) abundant, enough 1f) great 1g) strong 1h) greater than adv 1i) much, exceedingly
Usage: Occurs in 443 OT verses. KJV: (in) abound(-undance, -ant, -antly), captain, elder, enough, exceedingly, full, great(-ly, man, one), increase, long (enough, (time)), (do, have) many(-ifold, things, a time), (ship-)master, mighty, more, (too, very) much, multiply(-tude), officer, often(-times), plenteous, populous, prince, process (of time), suffice(-lent). See also: Genesis 6:5; 1 Kings 11:1; Psalms 3:2.
רָע֣וֹת
raʻ
H7451
"bad"
N-fp
Ra means bad or evil, referring to moral or natural harm. It describes adversity, affliction, or distress, and is often used to convey a sense of misery or injury.
Definition: : harmful adj 1) bad, evil 1a) bad, disagreeable, malignant 1b) bad, unpleasant, evil (giving pain, unhappiness, misery) 1c) evil, displeasing 1d) bad (of its kind-land, water, etc) 1e) bad (of value) 1f) worse than, worst (comparison) 1g) sad, unhappy 1h) evil (hurtful) 1i) bad, unkind (vicious in disposition) 1j) bad, evil, wicked (ethically) 1j1) in general, of persons, of thoughts 1j2) deeds, actions
Usage: Occurs in 623 OT verses. KJV: adversity, affliction, bad, calamity, [phrase] displease(-ure), distress, evil((-favouredness), man, thing), [phrase] exceedingly, [idiom] great, grief(-vous), harm, heavy, hurt(-ful), ill (favoured), [phrase] mark, mischief(-vous), misery, naught(-ty), noisome, [phrase] not please, sad(-ly), sore, sorrow, trouble, vex, wicked(-ly, -ness, one), worse(-st), wretchedness, wrong. (Incl. feminine raaah; as adjective or noun.). See also: Genesis 2:9; Judges 9:57; 2 Kings 21:6.
צַדִּ֑יק
tsaddîyq
H6662
"righteous"
Adj
Means being just or righteous, as seen in government, personal conduct, or character, often describing someone made right with God. It appears in descriptions of King David and other biblical leaders. The concept is central to the Bible's teachings on morality and ethics.
Definition: 1) just, lawful, righteous 1a) just, righteous (in government) 1b) just, right (in one's cause) 1c) just, righteous (in conduct and character) 1d) righteous (as justified and vindicated by God) 1e) right, correct, lawful
Usage: Occurs in 197 OT verses. KJV: just, lawful, righteous (man). See also: Genesis 6:9; Proverbs 10:31; Psalms 1:5.
וּ֝/מִ/כֻּלָּ֗/ם
kôl
H3605
"all"
Conj | Prep | N-ms | Suff
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
יַצִּילֶ֥/נּוּ
nâtsal
H5337
"to rescue"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms | Suff
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.
יְהוָֽה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
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.
Study Notes — Psalms 34:20
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- Psalms 34:20 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 34:20
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 34:20
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 34:20
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 34:20
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 34:20
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 34:20
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 34:20
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 34:20
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 34:20
- Sermons on Psalms 34:20
Context — Taste and See That the LORD Is Good
18The LORD is near to the brokenhearted; He saves the contrite in spirit.
19Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the LORD delivers him from them all.
20He protects all his bones; not one of them will be broken.
21Evil will slay the wicked, and the haters of the righteous will be condemned. 22The LORD redeems His servants, and none who take refuge in Him will be condemned.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | John 19:36 | Now these things happened so that the Scripture would be fulfilled: “Not one of His bones will be broken.” |
| 2 | Psalms 35:10 | All my bones will exclaim, “Who is like You, O LORD, who delivers the afflicted from the aggressor, the poor and needy from the robber?” |
| 3 | Psalms 91:12 | They will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone. |
| 4 | Daniel 6:22–24 | My God sent His angel and shut the mouths of the lions. They have not hurt me, for I was found innocent in His sight, and I have done no wrong against you, O king.” The king was overjoyed and gave orders to lift Daniel out of the den, and when Daniel was lifted out of the den, no wounds whatsoever were found on him, because he had trusted in his God. At the command of the king, the men who had falsely accused Daniel were brought and thrown into the den of lions—they and their children and wives. And before they had reached the bottom of the den, the lions overpowered them and crushed all their bones. |
Psalms 34:20 Summary
[Psalms 34:20 is a wonderful promise that God protects and cares for His people, making sure they are safe and sound. This means that even when we're going through tough times, God is with us and will help us through, as seen in Psalms 34:18-19. It's like having a loving parent who always looks out for us and keeps us from harm, similar to the way God protected the Israelites in the book of Exodus. By trusting in God's protection, we can have peace and confidence, knowing that He is always with us and will never leave us, as promised in Hebrews 13:5.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that God protects all His bones and none will be broken?
This verse, Psalms 34:20, is a promise of God's protection and care for His people, similar to the promise in Exodus 12:46 and Numbers 9:12, where not a bone of the Passover lamb was to be broken, symbolizing the perfect sacrifice of Jesus Christ, as referenced in John 19:36.
Is this verse only talking about physical protection?
While God does promise to protect His people physically, this verse also speaks to the spiritual and emotional protection God offers, as seen in Psalms 34:18, where it says God is near to the brokenhearted and saves the contrite in spirit.
How can I trust in God's protection when I'm facing difficult circumstances?
Trust in God's protection comes from knowing and believing in His character, as described in Psalms 34:19, where it says the LORD delivers the righteous from all their afflictions, and in 2 Timothy 1:12, where Paul says he knows whom he has believed and is convinced that He is able to guard what has been entrusted to Him.
Does this verse mean that believers will never experience harm or suffering?
No, this verse does not promise that believers will never experience harm or suffering, but rather that God will ultimately protect and deliver them, as seen in Romans 8:28, where it says all things work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to His purpose.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways you have seen God's protection in your life, and how can you trust in His care for you today?
- How does knowing that God protects all His bones and none will be broken give you confidence in the face of challenges or fears?
- In what ways can you apply the promise of God's protection to your spiritual and emotional life, not just your physical well-being?
- What does this verse reveal about God's character, and how can you worship and praise Him for His care and protection?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 34:20
He keepeth all his bones; not one of them is broken. This is literally true of Christ, in whom the type of the passover lamb had its accomplishment, and this passage also; see Exodus 12:46; and seems
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 34:20
He keepeth all his bones: not one of them is broken. He keepeth ... is broken. God, even if He permits calamity to befall the godly, will overrule the seeming evil to everlasting good.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 34:20
All his bones, i.e. all the parts and members of their bodies, which are synecdochically expressed by the bones, which are the stay and strength of the rest. God will not suffer any mischief to befall him; though he may be oft afflicted, yet he shall not be destroyed. But these words, though they are here spoken of the righteous men in general, of whom they are true in a metaphorical sense; yet they had a further meaning in them, being designed by the Spirit of God (which dictated to David, not only the matter, but the very words and expressions) to signify a great mystery, that none of Christ’ s bones should be broken; to which purpose they are alleged, .
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 34:20
Psalms 34:20 He keepeth all his bones: not one of them is broken.Ver. 20. He keepeth all his bones] Which are very many. Perhaps, saith Aben Ezra here, David had been scourged by the Philistines, but his bones were not broken, nor were our Saviour’ s, John 19:36.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 34:20
(20) Broken.—See John 19:36, N. Test. Commentary.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 34:20
Verse 20. He keepeth all his bones] He takes care of his life; and if he have scars, they are honourable ones.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 34:20
20. As breaking the bones is a forcible metaphor for the torture of pain that racks the bodily framework (Psalms 51:8; Isaiah 38:13), or for cruel oppression (Micah 3:3), so keeping them denotes the safe preservation of the man’s whole being. See note on Psalms 6:2. This passage as well as Exodus 12:46 may have been present to the Evangelist’s mind as fulfilled in Christ (John 19:36). The promise to the righteous man found an unexpectedly literal realisation in the passion of the perfectly Righteous One.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 34:20
He keepeth all his bones - That is, he preserves or guards the righteous. Not one of them is broken - Perhaps there is a direct and immediate allusion here to what the psalmist had himself experienced.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 34:20
15-22. These closing words are devoted to an earnest digest of the moral government of God in redeeming the humble and contrite, and punishing the wicked. Broken heart… contrite spirit—Comp. Psalms 51:17; 1 Samuel 16:7.
Sermons on Psalms 34:20
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Grace & Peace by Don McClure | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the events leading up to Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection. He highlights how Jesus was betrayed by a close friend for 30 pieces of silver, |
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Behold 05-Virgin Shall Concieve by Neil Dougal | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of the four chains that should be present in our understanding of God's grace. He highlights the significance of the virgin b |
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The Righteous by Robert B. Thompson | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the challenges of being a school teacher and dealing with disruptive students. He emphasizes the importance of being a shining light in the |
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Confess Christ's Lordship by A.W. Tozer | Wayne Barber preaches on the powerful concept of 'Crush' as seen in Romans 16:20, emphasizing the complete destruction and shattering of Satan's strength and power. The verb 'Suntr |
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The Passover by Henry Law | Henry Law preaches on the significance of the Lord's Passover, reflecting on the night of Israel's deliverance from Egypt's bondage. The sermon emphasizes the importance of trustin |
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Learning to Be a Minister by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the speaker shares a story about John Wesley and his commitment to spending time with God every morning at 4 o'clock. The speaker emphasizes the importance of dedic |
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(John - Part 49): He That Believeth on me... Greater Works Than These Shall He Do by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of gratitude towards God for the deliverance from sin, lies, and addiction. He urges the congregation to recognize the miracu |