Psalms 35:2
Psalms 35:2 in Multiple Translations
Take up Your shield and buckler; arise and come to my aid.
Take hold of shield and buckler, and stand up for mine help.
Take hold of shield and buckler, And stand up for my help.
Be a breastplate to me, and give me your help.
Put your armor on, and pick up your shield. Get ready, come and help me.
Lay hand vpon the shielde and buckler, and stand vp for mine helpe.
Take hold of shield and buckler, and rise for my help,
Take hold of shield and buckler, and stand up for my help.
Take hold of shield and buckler, and stand up for my help.
The unjust hath said within himself, that he would sin: there is no fear of God before his eyes.
Be like a shield [DOU] to protect me and come to help me!
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 35:2
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Psalms 35:2 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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הַחֲזֵ֣ק
מָגֵ֣ן
וְ/צִנָּ֑ה
וְ֝/ק֗וּמָ/ה
בְּ/עֶזְרָתִֽ/י
הַחֲזֵ֣ק
châzaq
H2388
to strengthen
V-Hiphil-Impv-2ms
מָגֵ֣ן
mâgên
H4043
shield
N-cs
וְ/צִנָּ֑ה
tsinnâh
H6793
hook
Conj | N-fs
וְ֝/ק֗וּמָ/ה
qûwm
H6965
-kamai
Conj | V-Qal-Impv-2ms | Suff
בְּ/עֶזְרָתִֽ/י
ʻezrâh
H5833
help
Prep | N-fs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 35:2
הַחֲזֵ֣ק
châzaq
H2388
"to strengthen"
V-Hiphil-Impv-2ms
To strengthen means to be strong or courageous, and can also mean to seize or conquer, as seen in various KJV translations.
Definition: : strengthen/support/encourage 1) to strengthen, prevail, harden, be strong, become strong, be courageous, be firm, grow firm, be resolute, be sore 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be strong, grow strong 1a1a) to prevail, prevail upon 1a1b) to be firm, be caught fast, be secure 1a1c) to press, be urgent 1a1d) to grow stout, grow rigid, grow hard (bad sense) 1a1e) to be severe, be grievous 1a2) to strengthen 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to make strong 1b2) to restore to strength, give strength 1b3) to strengthen, sustain, encourage 1b4) to make strong, make bold, encourage 1b5) to make firm 1b6) to make rigid, make hard 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to make strong, strengthen 1c2) to make firm 1c3) to display strength 1c4) to make severe 1c5) to support 1c6) to repair 1c7) to prevail, prevail upon 1c8) to have or take or keep hold of, retain, hold up, sustain, support 1c9) to hold, contain 1d) (Hithpael) 1d1) to strengthen oneself 1d2) to put forth strength, use one's strength 1d3) to withstand 1d4) to hold strongly with
Usage: Occurs in 266 OT verses. KJV: aid, amend, [idiom] calker, catch, cleave, confirm, be constant, constrain, continue, be of good (take) courage(-ous, -ly), encourage (self), be established, fasten, force, fortify, make hard, harden, help, (lay) hold (fast), lean, maintain, play the man, mend, become (wax) mighty, prevail, be recovered, repair, retain, seize, be (wax) sore, strengthen (self), be stout, be (make, shew, wax) strong(-er), be sure, take (hold), be urgent, behave self valiantly, withstand. See also: Genesis 19:16; 1 Chronicles 22:13; Psalms 27:14.
מָגֵ֣ן
mâgên
H4043
"shield"
N-cs
A shield in biblical times, this word also symbolizes protection, like God being a shield to those who trust in Him, as seen in Psalm 3:3. It can also refer to a ruler or leader who defends their people.
Definition: shield, buckler
Usage: Occurs in 60 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] armed, buckler, defence, ruler, [phrase] scale, shield. See also: Genesis 15:1; Psalms 33:20; Psalms 3:4.
וְ/צִנָּ֑ה
tsinnâh
H6793
"hook"
Conj | N-fs
This Hebrew word for shield refers to a protective device used in battle, like a buckler. It appears in the Bible as a symbol of God's protection, as in Psalm 5:12. The word also means cold, as in piercing or biting.
Definition: 1) something piercing, hook, barb 1a) meaning uncertain
Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: buckler, cold, hook, shield, target. See also: 1 Samuel 17:7; Psalms 5:13; Psalms 35:2.
וְ֝/ק֗וּמָ/ה
qûwm
H6965
"-kamai"
Conj | V-Qal-Impv-2ms | Suff
Qum means to rise or stand up, used in various contexts like rising to power or standing firm, as seen in Jeremiah and Ezra.
Definition: Combined with lev (לֵב "Leb" H3820B) § -Kamai = "my adversary" Leb-kamai, i.e., people of Gambulai
Usage: Occurs in 596 OT verses. KJV: abide, accomplish, [idiom] be clearer, confirm, continue, decree, [idiom] be dim, endure, [idiom] enemy, enjoin, get up, make good, help, hold, (help to) lift up (again), make, [idiom] but newly, ordain, perform, pitch, raise (up), rear (up), remain, (a-) rise (up) (again, against), rouse up, set (up), (e-) stablish, (make to) stand (up), stir up, strengthen, succeed, (as-, make) sure(-ly), (be) up(-hold, -rising). See also: Genesis 4:8; Numbers 30:13; Ruth 4:10.
בְּ/עֶזְרָתִֽ/י
ʻezrâh
H5833
"help"
Prep | N-fs | Suff
This Hebrew word means 'help' or 'aid', referring to assistance or support, as seen in various Bible translations.
Definition: 1) help, succour, assistance 1a) help, succour 1b) one who helps
Usage: Occurs in 25 OT verses. KJV: help(-ed, -er). See also: Judges 5:23; Psalms 60:13; Psalms 22:20.
Study Notes — Psalms 35:2
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- Psalms 35:2 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 35:2
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 35:2
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 35:2
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 35:2
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 35:2
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 35:2
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 35:2
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 35:2
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 35:2
- Sermons on Psalms 35:2
Context — Contend with My Opponents, O LORD
1Contend with my opponents, O LORD; fight against those who fight against me.
2Take up Your shield and buckler; arise and come to my aid.
3Draw the spear and javelin against my pursuers; say to my soul: “I am your salvation.” 4May those who seek my life be disgraced and put to shame; may those who plan to harm me be driven back and confounded.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 91:4 | He will cover you with His feathers; under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness is a shield and rampart. |
| 2 | Exodus 15:3 | The LORD is a warrior, the LORD is His name. |
| 3 | Isaiah 42:13 | The LORD goes forth like a mighty one; He stirs up His zeal like a warrior. He shouts; yes, He roars in triumph over His enemies: |
| 4 | Deuteronomy 32:41–42 | when I sharpen My flashing sword, and My hand grasps it in judgment, I will take vengeance on My adversaries and repay those who hate Me. I will make My arrows drunk with blood, while My sword devours flesh— the blood of the slain and captives, the heads of the enemy leaders.” |
| 5 | Isaiah 13:5 | They are coming from faraway lands, from the ends of the heavens— the LORD and the weapons of His wrath— to destroy the whole country. |
| 6 | Psalms 7:12–13 | If one does not repent, God will sharpen His sword; He has bent and strung His bow. He has prepared His deadly weapons; He ordains His arrows with fire. |
Psalms 35:2 Summary
This verse is a cry for help from the psalmist to God, asking Him to defend and protect him from his enemies. The psalmist is asking God to take up His shield and buckler, which is a metaphor for God's protection and defense. Just like the psalmist, we can cry out to God in our times of need and trust that He will come to our aid, as seen in Psalm 34:17-18 where we are told that God will deliver the righteous and hear their cries for help. By trusting in God's protection and defense, we can have peace and confidence, just like the psalmist, knowing that God is our ultimate protector and defender (Psalm 23:4).
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for God to take up His shield and buckler?
This is a metaphorical expression where the psalmist is asking God to defend and protect him, just as a warrior would use a shield and buckler to defend himself in battle, as seen in Ephesians 6:16 where we are told to take up the shield of faith.
Is the psalmist asking God to be his bodyguard?
In a sense, yes, the psalmist is asking God to be his protector and defender, which is a theme seen throughout the Bible, such as in Psalm 23:4 where God is our shepherd and protector.
How can we apply this verse to our own lives?
We can apply this verse by recognizing that God is our ultimate protector and defender, and just as the psalmist cried out to God for help, we can do the same in our times of need, as seen in Romans 8:31 where we are told that God is for us.
What is the significance of the psalmist asking God to arise and come to his aid?
The psalmist is asking God to rise up and take action on his behalf, which is a reminder that God is a God of action and intervention, as seen in Isaiah 64:1-2 where the prophet asks God to come down and intervene on behalf of his people.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need God to take up His shield and buckler and defend me?
- How can I, like the psalmist, cry out to God in my times of need and trust that He will come to my aid?
- What does it mean for me to trust in God's protection and defense, and how can I apply that trust to my everyday life?
- In what ways can I, like the psalmist, ask God to arise and come to my aid, and what does that look like in my life?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 35:2
Take hold of shield and buckler,.... Defensive weapons; not that the Lord stands in need of any of these to defend himself with: but the sense is, that he would be as these to David; as he was to
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 35:2
Take hold of shield and buckler, and stand up for mine help. Shield and buckler. The Hebrew means 'the small shield' [ maageen (H4043)] and the 'large shield' respectively [ tsinaah (H6793)] (cf.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 35:2
Take hold of shield and buckler; therewith to cover and defend me. Compare .
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 35:2
Psalms 35:2 Take hold of shield and buckler, and stand up for mine help.Ver. 2. Take hold of shield and buckler] Jehovah is a man of war, Exodus 15:3, and so he is here stirred up to harness himself; not that he needeth weapons defensive, as here, or offensive, as Psalms 35:3, for he can destroy his enemies, solo nutu ac flatu, with a nod, or a blast; but this is spoken after the manner of men, and for our better apprehension of God’ s readiness to relieve his distressed ones.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 35:2
(2) Shield and buckler.—Better, buckler and shield, as the first (Heb., magen) suggests a small, the latter (tsinnah) a large shield covering the whole body. Greek, θυρεός (see Note, Psalms 5:12.) Notice that the poet, in the intensity of his purpose, overlooks the anomaly of arming a warrior with two shields at once. The bold flight of imagination that could picture the Divine Being as a warrior, a picture common in Hebrew poetry, but here more vividly realised than anywhere else except Isaiah 63:1, may well excuse such a lapse.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 35:2
Verse 2. Take hold of shield and buckler] Let them be discomfited in battle who are striving to destroy my life. It is by the shield and buckler of others, not any of his own, that God overthrows the enemies of his people. This is spoken merely after the manner of men.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 35:2
1–3. Appeal to Jehovah to arm himself as the Psalmist’s champion.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 35:2
Take hold of shield and buckler - That is, Arm thyself as if for the contest. It is a prayer, in a new form, that God would interpose, and that he would go forth as a warrior against the enemies of the psalmist.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 35:2
2. Take hold of shield and buckler— “Shield” and “buckler” are not synonymous terms. The former was smaller, used mainly for the defence of the head, the latter covered the whole body.
Sermons on Psalms 35:2
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Dr. Law and Dr. Grace - Part 1 by Lester Roloff | This sermon focuses on the theme of finding comfort and security in God's arms amidst life's challenges and uncertainties. It emphasizes the peace and protection that comes from be |
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About Leonard Ravenhill Video by Leonard Ravenhill | This sermon emphasizes the power of God's protection and provision in our lives, highlighting the importance of trusting in God's plan rather than seeking external prayers. It delv |
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(Depressed Disciples) False Teaching by Willie Mullan | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the current state of the world and how it reflects the perilous times mentioned in the Bible. He emphasizes the storms and challenges that pe |
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(Depressed Disciples) the Storms of Life by Willie Mullan | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the current state of the world and how it reflects the perilous times mentioned in the Bible. He emphasizes the storms and challenges that pe |
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A Psalm of Moses by Chuck Smith | The video discusses the various ways in which Christians view Halloween. Some Christians see it as an opportunity to preach the gospel and engage with people by giving out candy an |
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The Little Sanctuaries - Ezekiel 11:16 by Glenn Hill | This sermon emphasizes the concept of finding sanctuary in God, drawing parallels from Ezekiel's words about God being a little sanctuary for His scattered people. It highlights th |
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Is the Lord Sleeping? by Richard Burson | In this sermon, the preacher begins by discussing the importance of having a quiet time and being alone with God. He references Psalm 5:1-3, which emphasizes the act of praying and |