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Psalms 50:13

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Psalms 50:13 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

Do I eat the flesh of bulls, or drink the blood of goats?

King James Version KJV

Will I eat the flesh of bulls, or drink the blood of goats?

American Standard Version ASV

Will I eat the flesh of bulls, Or drink the blood of goats?

Bible in Basic English BBE

Am I to take the flesh of the ox for my food, or the blood of goats for my drink?

Free Bible Version FBV

Do I eat the flesh of bulls or drink the blood of goats?

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

Will I eate the flesh of bulles? or drinke the blood of goates?

Young's Literal Translation YLT

Do I eat the flesh of bulls, And drink the blood of he-goats?

World English Bible WEB

Will I eat the meat of bulls, or drink the blood of goats?

Noah Webster Bible WBS

Will I eat the flesh of bulls, or drink the blood of goats?

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

Cast me not away from thy face; and take not thy holy spirit from me.

Translation for Translators T4T

I do not eat the flesh of the bulls that you sacrifice, and I do not drink the blood of the goats that you offer to me.

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Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 50:13

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Psalms 50:13 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB הַֽ֭/אוֹכַל בְּשַׂ֣ר אַבִּירִ֑ים וְ/דַ֖ם עַתּוּדִ֣ים אֶשְׁתֶּֽה
הַֽ֭/אוֹכַל ʼâkal H398 to eat Part | V-Qal-Imperf-1cs
בְּשַׂ֣ר bâsâr H1320 flesh N-ms
אַבִּירִ֑ים ʼabbîyr H47 mighty Adj
וְ/דַ֖ם dâm H1818 blood Conj | N-ms
עַתּוּדִ֣ים ʻattûwd H6260 goat N-mp
אֶשְׁתֶּֽה shâthâh H8354 to drink V-Qal-Imperf-1cs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 50:13

הַֽ֭/אוֹכַל ʼâkal H398 "to eat" Part | V-Qal-Imperf-1cs
This word means to eat or devour, and it's used in many stories, including when Jesus fed the 5000 with fish and bread in the book of Matthew. It's about taking in nourishment and being satisfied.
Definition: 1) to eat, devour, burn up, feed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to eat (human subject) 1a2) to eat, devour (of beasts and birds) 1a3) to devour, consume (of fire) 1a4) to devour, slay (of sword) 1a5) to devour, consume, destroy (inanimate subjects - ie, pestilence, drought) 1a6) to devour (of oppression) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be eaten (by men) 1b2) to be devoured, consumed (of fire) 1b3) to be wasted, destroyed (of flesh) 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to cause to eat, feed with 1c2) to cause to devour 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to feed 1d2) to cause to eat 1e) (Piel) 1e1) consume Aramaic equivalent: a.khal (אֲכַל "to devour" H0399)
Usage: Occurs in 703 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, burn up, consume, devour(-er, up), dine, eat(-er, up), feed (with), food, [idiom] freely, [idiom] in...wise(-deed, plenty), (lay) meat, [idiom] quite. See also: Genesis 2:16; Leviticus 6:9; Numbers 24:8.
בְּשַׂ֣ר bâsâr H1320 "flesh" N-ms
The Hebrew word for flesh refers to the body or a person, and can also describe living things or animals. In the Bible, it is used to describe humans and animals, as in Genesis and Leviticus.
Definition: 1) flesh 1a) of the body 1a1) of humans 1a2) of animals 1b) the body itself 1c) male organ of generation (euphemism) 1d) kindred, blood-relations 1e) flesh as frail or erring (man against God) 1f) all living things 1g) animals 1h) mankind Aramaic equivalent: be.shar (בְּשַׁר "flesh" H1321)
Usage: Occurs in 241 OT verses. KJV: body, (fat, lean) flesh(-ed), kin, (man-) kind, [phrase] nakedness, self, skin. See also: Genesis 2:21; Numbers 11:21; Psalms 16:9.
אַבִּירִ֑ים ʼabbîyr H47 "mighty" Adj
A term used to describe something or someone as mighty or strong, often referring to God or powerful animals. In the Bible, it is used to describe God's power, like in Genesis 49:24, and strong animals, like oxen.
Definition: 1) mighty, valiant 1a) of men 1b) of angels 1c) of animals 1d) (metaph) 1d1) of enemies 1d2) of princes 1d3) of sacrificial objects 1e) obstinate (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: angel, bull, chiefest, mighty (one), stout(-hearted), strong (one), valiant. See also: Judges 5:22; Psalms 78:25; Psalms 22:13.
וְ/דַ֖ם dâm H1818 "blood" Conj | N-ms
Blood refers to the liquid that flows through the body, essential for life. In the Bible, blood is often used to symbolize life, guilt, or sacrifice, as seen in the story of Jesus' crucifixion.
Definition: 1) blood 1a) of wine (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 295 OT verses. KJV: blood(-y, -guiltiness, (-thirsty), [phrase] innocent. See also: Genesis 4:10; Numbers 19:5; Psalms 5:7.
עַתּוּדִ֣ים ʻattûwd H6260 "goat" N-mp
In the Bible, this word can refer to a full-grown male goat, like the ones used in sacrifices in Leviticus. It can also be used figuratively to describe leaders or important people, like the chiefs of the tribes of Israel in Numbers.
Definition: ram, he-goat, chief one
Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: chief one, (he) goat, ram. See also: Genesis 31:10; Numbers 7:88; Psalms 50:9.
אֶשְׁתֶּֽה shâthâh H8354 "to drink" V-Qal-Imperf-1cs
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to drink, and it's used in many ways, like drinking from a cup or feasting. It's also used to describe being drunk or taking part in a big celebration. We see it in stories like the Last Supper in Matthew 26:27.
Definition: 1) to drink 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to drink 1a1a) of drinking cup of God's wrath, of slaughter, of wicked deeds (fig) 1a2) to feast 1b) (Niphal) to be drunk Aramaic equivalent: she.tah (שְׁתָה "to drink" H8355)
Usage: Occurs in 193 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] assuredly, banquet, [idiom] certainly, drink(-er, -ing), drunk ([idiom] -ard), surely. (Prop. intensive of H8248 (שָׁקָה).) See also: Genesis 9:21; 2 Kings 19:24; Psalms 50:13.

Study Notes — Psalms 50:13

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Psalms 50:13 Summary

[God is saying that He doesn't need us to give Him food or drink, because He is the all-powerful Creator of the universe, as seen in Psalms 50:12. He already has everything He needs, and what He desires from us is a heart of worship and gratitude, similar to what is taught in Romans 12:1. This verse helps us understand that our relationship with God is not about what we can give Him, but about what He has already given us. By recognizing God's self-sufficiency, we can focus on building a genuine relationship with Him, based on love, trust, and obedience, as seen in John 14:15.]

Frequently Asked Questions

What is God saying about sacrifices in Psalms 50:13?

God is highlighting that He does not need or desire sacrifices for His own benefit, as seen in Psalms 50:13, and this idea is also reflected in Psalms 51:16-17, where it says that the sacrifices God desires are a broken spirit and a contrite heart.

Is God rejecting the idea of sacrifices altogether in this verse?

No, God is not rejecting sacrifices, but rather emphasizing that they should be given with the right heart and motives, as seen in Psalms 50:14, where it says to sacrifice a thank offering to God, similar to what is taught in Leviticus 7:12-15.

What does this verse reveal about God's nature?

This verse reveals that God is self-sufficient and does not need anything from humanity, as stated in Psalms 50:12, where it says that the world is Mine, and the fullness thereof, and also in Acts 17:25, which says that God is not served by human hands, as if He needed anything.

How does this verse relate to the concept of worship?

This verse highlights that true worship is not just about external actions, but about a genuine relationship with God, as seen in John 4:23-24, where Jesus teaches that true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth.

Reflection Questions

  1. What are some ways that I try to 'feed' God or earn His favor, and how can I shift my focus to a more genuine relationship with Him?
  2. How can I ensure that my worship and sacrifices are pleasing to God, and not just empty rituals?
  3. What are some areas in my life where I am trying to 'give' God something, when in reality, He is the one who gives me everything?
  4. How can I cultivate a heart of gratitude and thanksgiving, as seen in Psalms 50:14, and what role does this play in my relationship with God?

Gill's Exposition on Psalms 50:13

Will I eat the flesh of bulls, or drink the blood of goats?] That is, express a pleasure, take delight and satisfaction, in such kind of sacrifices, which can never take away sin: no, I will not;

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 50:13

Will I eat the flesh of bulls, or drink the blood of goats? Will I eat the flesh of bulls, or drink the blood of goats?

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 50:13

If I did want anything, hast thou such carnal and gross conceptions of me, that I need or delight in the blood of brute creature.

Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 50:13

Psalms 50:13 Will I eat the flesh of bulls, or drink the blood of goats?Ver. 13. Will I eat the flesh of bulls, &c.?] q.d. Are you so thick brained as to think so? Vervecum in patria, crassoque sub aere nati? No; "He that killeth an ox" (unless he kill his corruptions too) "is as if he slew a man; he that sacrificeth a lamb" (unless he see his own guilt, and be carried out to the immaculate Lamb of God, who taketh away the sins of the world) is "as if he cut off a dog’ s neck; he that offereth an oblation" (unless therewith he offer up himself for a whole burnt sacrifice, Romans 12:1) is "as if he offered swine’ s blood; he that burneth incense" (unless he lift up holy hands in prayer without wrath, and without doubting, 1 Timothy 2:8) is "as if he blessed an idol," Isaiah 66:3.

Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 50:13

(9-18) Notice the fine tone of irony that pervades this rebuke, the best weapon against ritualistic errors.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 50:13

Verse 13. Will I eat the flesh of bulls] Can ye be so simple as to suppose that I appointed such sacrifices for my own gratification? All these were significative of a spiritual worship, and of the sacrifice of that Lamb of God which, in the fulness of time, was to take away, in an atoning manner, the sin of the world.

Cambridge Bible on Psalms 50:13

13. Such a gross and material notion of sacrifice was common in heathen countries, and the survival of the phrase ‘bread’ or ‘food of Jehovah’ seems to indicate that it once existed even in Israel. See Leviticus 3:11; Leviticus 21:6; Leviticus 21:8; Leviticus 21:17; Leviticus 21:21; &c. See Robertson Smith, Religion of the Semites, p. 207.

Barnes' Notes on Psalms 50:13

Will I eat the flesh of bulls, or drink the blood of goats? - This is said to show still further the absurdity of the views which seem to have prevailed among those who offered sacrifices.

Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 50:13

13. Will I eat the flesh of bulls—Such gross ideas of worship as linger in the mere forms, as if God delighted in them, arise from gross ideas of God, and this is the source of corruption in all heathenism and false religions.
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