Psalms 44:9
Psalms 44:9 in Multiple Translations
But You have rejected and humbled us; You no longer go forth with our armies.
But thou hast cast off, and put us to shame; and goest not forth with our armies.
But now thou hast cast us off, and brought us to dishonor, And goest not forth with our hosts.
But now you have sent us away from you, and put us to shame; you do not go out with our armies.
But now you have rejected and disgraced us; you no longer accompany our armies.
But now thou art farre off, and puttest vs to confusion, and goest not forth with our armies.
In anger Thou hast cast off and causest us to blush, And goest not forth with our hosts.
But now you rejected us, and brought us to dishonor, and don’t go out with our armies.
But thou hast cast off, and put us to shame; and goest not forth with our armies.
Myrrh and stacte and cassia perfume thy garments, from the ivory houses: out of which
But now you have rejected us and caused us to be disgraced; when our armies march out to fight a battle, you no longer go with them.
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Psalms 44:9 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בֵּֽ֭/אלֹהִים
הִלַּלְ֣נוּ
כָל
הַ/יּ֑וֹם
וְ/שִׁמְ/ךָ֓
לְ/עוֹלָ֖ם
נוֹדֶ֣ה
סֶֽלָה
בֵּֽ֭/אלֹהִים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
Prep | N-mp
הִלַּלְ֣נוּ
hâlal
H1984
to shine
V-Piel-Perf-1cp
כָל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
הַ/יּ֑וֹם
yôwm
H3117
day
Art | N-ms
וְ/שִׁמְ/ךָ֓
shêm
H8034
name
Conj | N-ms | Suff
לְ/עוֹלָ֖ם
ʻôwlâm
H5769
forever
Prep | N-ms
נוֹדֶ֣ה
yâdâh
H3034
to give thanks
V-Hiphil-1cp
סֶֽלָה
çelâh
H5542
Selah
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 44:9
בֵּֽ֭/אלֹהִים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
Prep | N-mp
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.
הִלַּלְ֣נוּ
hâlal
H1984
"to shine"
V-Piel-Perf-1cp
To be foolish means to act wildly or make a show, like the prophets of Baal in 1 Kings 18:29. It can also mean to celebrate or boast, as in Psalm 38:5.
Definition: 1) to shine 1a) (Qal) to shine (fig. of God's favour) 1b) (Hiphil) to flash forth light
Usage: Occurs in 140 OT verses. KJV: (make) boast (self), celebrate, commend, (deal, make), fool(-ish, -ly), glory, give (light), be (make, feign self) mad (against), give in marriage, (sing, be worthy of) praise, rage, renowned, shine. See also: Genesis 12:15; Psalms 113:1; Psalms 5:6.
כָל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
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.
הַ/יּ֑וֹם
yôwm
H3117
"day"
Art | N-ms
The Hebrew word 'yom' refers to a day, which can be a literal 24-hour period or a figurative space of time. It is used in the Bible to describe a wide range of time periods, from a single day to a year or a lifetime. The word 'yom' is used in many different contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow
Usage: Occurs in 1930 OT verses. KJV: age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 33:13; Exodus 23:15.
וְ/שִׁמְ/ךָ֓
shêm
H8034
"name"
Conj | N-ms | Suff
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.
לְ/עוֹלָ֖ם
ʻôwlâm
H5769
"forever"
Prep | N-ms
This word means forever or always, describing something that lasts an eternity. It is used in the Bible to describe God's eternal nature and his lasting promises.
Definition: : old/ancient 1) long duration, antiquity, futurity, for ever, ever, everlasting, evermore, perpetual, old, ancient, world 1a) ancient time, long time (of past) 1b) (of future) 1b1) for ever, always 1b2) continuous existence, perpetual 1b3) everlasting, indefinite or unending future, eternity
Usage: Occurs in 413 OT verses. KJV: alway(-s), ancient (time), any more, continuance, eternal, (for, (n-)) ever(-lasting, -more, of old), lasting, long (time), (of) old (time), perpetual, at any time, (beginning of the) world ([phrase] without end). Compare H5331 (נֶצַח), H5703 (עַד). See also: Genesis 3:22; 1 Kings 8:13; Psalms 5:12.
נוֹדֶ֣ה
yâdâh
H3034
"to give thanks"
V-Hiphil-1cp
To give thanks or praise, originally meaning to throw or cast, like shooting an arrow. In the Bible, it's used to describe worship or confession with extended hands. It appears in Psalms and other books, like 1 Chronicles.
Definition: 1) to throw, shoot, cast 1a) (Qal) to shoot (arrows) 1b) (Piel) to cast, cast down, throw down 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to give thanks, laud, praise 1c2) to confess, confess (the name of God) 1d) (Hithpael) 1d1) to confess (sin) 1d2) to give thanks Aramaic equivalent: ye.da (יְדָא "to praise" H3029)
Usage: Occurs in 111 OT verses. KJV: cast (out), (make) confess(-ion), praise, shoot, (give) thank(-ful, -s, -sgiving). See also: Genesis 29:35; Psalms 57:10; Psalms 6:6.
סֶֽלָה
çelâh
H5542
"Selah"
Part
Selah is a musical term in the Bible that signals a pause or interruption in the music, like a rest in a song, often used in Psalms. It is a technical term that sets a moment for reflection and contemplation, as seen in Psalm 3:2.
Definition: § 1) to lift up, exalt 1a) Selah 1a1) a technical musical term probably showing accentuation, pause, interruption
Usage: Occurs in 74 OT verses. KJV: Selah. See also: Psalms 3:3; Psalms 62:5; Psalms 3:5.
Study Notes — Psalms 44:9
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- Psalms 44:9 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 44:9
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 44:9
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 44:9
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 44:9
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 44:9
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 44:9
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 44:9
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 44:9
- Sermons on Psalms 44:9
Context — Redeem Us, O God
7For You save us from our enemies; You put those who hate us to shame.
8In God we have boasted all day long, and Your name we will praise forever. Selah
9But You have rejected and humbled us; You no longer go forth with our armies.
10You have made us retreat from the foe, and those who hate us have plundered us. 11You have given us up as sheep to be devoured; You have scattered us among the nations.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 74:1 | Why have You rejected us forever, O God? Why does Your anger smolder against the sheep of Your pasture? |
| 2 | Psalms 60:10 | Have You not rejected us, O God? Will You no longer march out, O God, with our armies? |
| 3 | Psalms 60:1 | You have rejected us, O God; You have broken us; You have been angry; restore us! |
| 4 | Psalms 108:11 | Have You not rejected us, O God? Will You no longer march out, O God, with our armies? |
| 5 | Psalms 43:2 | For You are the God of my refuge. Why have You rejected me? Why must I walk in sorrow because of the enemy’s oppression? |
| 6 | Psalms 89:38–45 | Now, however, You have spurned and rejected him; You are enraged by Your anointed one. You have renounced the covenant with Your servant and sullied his crown in the dust. You have broken down all his walls; You have reduced his strongholds to rubble. All who pass by plunder him; he has become a reproach to his neighbors. You have exalted the right hand of his foes; You have made all his enemies rejoice. You have bent the edge of his sword and have not sustained him in battle. You have ended his splendor and cast his throne to the ground. You have cut short the days of his youth; You have covered him with shame. Selah |
| 7 | Psalms 88:14 | Why, O LORD, do You reject me? Why do You hide Your face from me? |
| 8 | Lamentations 3:31–32 | For the Lord will not cast us off forever. Even if He causes grief, He will show compassion according to His abundant loving devotion. |
| 9 | Romans 11:1–6 | I ask then, did God reject His people? Certainly not! I am an Israelite myself, a descendant of Abraham, from the tribe of Benjamin. God did not reject His people, whom He foreknew. Do you not know what the Scripture says about Elijah, how he appealed to God against Israel: “Lord, they have killed Your prophets and torn down Your altars. I am the only one left, and they are seeking my life as well” ? And what was the divine reply to him? “I have reserved for Myself seven thousand men who have not bowed the knee to Baal.” In the same way, at the present time there is a remnant chosen by grace. And if it is by grace, then it is no longer by works. Otherwise, grace would no longer be grace. |
| 10 | Jeremiah 33:24–26 | “Have you not noticed what these people are saying: ‘The LORD has rejected the two families He had chosen’? So they despise My people and no longer regard them as a nation. This is what the LORD says: If I have not established My covenant with the day and the night and the fixed order of heaven and earth, then I would also reject the descendants of Jacob and of My servant David, so as not to take from his descendants rulers over the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. For I will restore them from captivity and will have compassion on them.” |
Psalms 44:9 Summary
This verse, Psalms 44:9, is saying that God's people feel like He has rejected and humbled them, and they are no longer experiencing His visible presence and protection in their lives. This can be a difficult and confusing time, but it does not mean that God has stopped loving or caring for them (as seen in Jeremiah 31:3). It's like when we face challenges in life and feel alone, but God is still with us, even if we can't see or feel Him, just like He was with Joseph in Genesis 39:2-3. We can trust that God is working everything out for our good, even when it doesn't feel like it, as promised in Romans 8:28.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does it seem like God has rejected His people in Psalms 44:9?
God's people may feel rejected when they face difficult circumstances, but this does not mean God has abandoned them, as seen in Psalms 34:19, where it says that the righteous may face many troubles, but the Lord delivers them from all of them.
What does it mean that God no longer goes forth with our armies?
This phrase means that God's visible presence and protection seem to be absent in times of battle or struggle, similar to what is described in Deuteronomy 20:4, where God promises to go with His people into battle, but here, it seems like that presence is missing.
Is this verse saying that God's power is limited or that He is unable to help His people?
No, this verse is not saying that God's power is limited, but rather that His people are experiencing a time of humbling and testing, as seen in Job 23:10, where Job says that when he has been tested, he will come forth as gold, indicating a refining process.
How can we reconcile the idea of God's rejection with His love for His people?
God's love for His people is not measured by their circumstances, but by His eternal promises and character, as seen in Jeremiah 31:3, where it says that God loves His people with an everlasting love, and in Romans 8:35-39, where it says that nothing can separate us from God's love.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I feel like God is not going forth with me, and how can I trust in His presence despite my feelings?
- In what ways can I, like the Psalmist, acknowledge God's sovereignty and humbly accept the circumstances He has allowed in my life?
- How can I balance the tension between trusting in God's power and acknowledging my own weaknesses and limitations, as expressed in 2 Corinthians 12:9-10?
- What does it mean for me to 'boast in God' as mentioned in Psalms 44:8, and how can I apply that to my life when I feel rejected or humbled?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 44:9
But thou hast cast off,.... This, with what follows to Psalms 44:17, describe the desolate and afflicted state of the church, under the Gospel dispensation, in some parts and ages of it; and in the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 44:9
But thou hast cast off, and put us to shame; and goest not forth with our armies.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 44:9
Thou hast cast us off; but now thy countenance and course is quite changed to us. Put us to shame; made us ashamed of our boasting, and trust in thee, which we have oft professed to the face of our enemies. Goest not forth with our armies, to lead them, and fight for them, as this phrase signifies, . He seems to allude to God’ s marching with and before the Israelites in the wilderness, and afterwards, as occasion was offered. Compare .
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 44:9
Psalms 44:9 But thou hast cast off, and put us to shame; and goest not forth with our armies.Ver. 9. But thou hast cut off, and put us to shame] Here is a sudden change, and a sad complaint, but handsomely brought in, the better to insinuate, the sooner to prevail for redress. Only this, it should have been remembered that the Lord’ s hand was not shortened … but their iniquities had separated between them and their God, Isaiah 59:1-2. That noble General Trajan told Valens, the Arian emperor, that by warring against God he had abandoned the victory, and sent it to the enemies (Niceph. l. 11, c. 40).
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 44:9
Verse 9. But thou hast cast off] Our enemies have dominion over us. And goest not forth with our armies.] Were we to attempt to muster our several tribes, and form a host, like our fathers when they came out of Egypt, thou wouldst not accompany us as thou didst them: the horses and chariots of the Babylonians would soon overtake and destroy us.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 44:9
9–16. But the present circumstances of the nation contradict these expressions of faith based upon past experience. Israel is abandoned to be the scorn and prey of its foes. Comp. the transition in Psalms 89:38.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 44:9
But thou hast cast off - The author of the psalm now commences a description of the existing circumstances of the nation, so strongly in contrast with what had existed in former times when God
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 44:9
9-16. The strain suddenly turns to lamentation and complaint, and the poet spreads the national distress before God.
Sermons on Psalms 44:9
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Prayer in the Time of Trouble by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith addresses the issue of seeking righteous judgment from God in the face of an ungodly nation. He begins by acknowledging the sad reality of a nati |
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A Time to Cry by David Legge | In this sermon, the speaker laments the current state of society, where the preaching of the word of God is disregarded and mocked. The speaker questions the absence of divine inte |
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God's Hatchet by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher addresses the issue of idolatry and the deception that has taken hold of the church. He emphasizes the importance of seeking God and warns against the |
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The Spirit of Prophecy by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen emphasizes the importance of prophecy in the church, explaining that in the new covenant, prophecy is for exhortation, consolation, and edification. Without the propheti |
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True and False Prophets by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen emphasizes the danger of false prophets who use flattery to draw people to themselves, contrasting them with true prophets who rebuke with love. He highlights the import |
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Psalm 74: Crucified Faith by Art Katz | Art Katz explores the theme of 'Crucified Faith' in Psalm 74, emphasizing the psalmist's cry of despair amidst the devastation of God's sanctuary. He highlights the importance of r |
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The Testimony of a Fixed Heart by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the focus is on Psalm 108 and the situation described in it. The speaker highlights the fear and sense of abandonment expressed in the psalm, suggesting that it ref |