Psalms 62:2
Psalms 62:2 in Multiple Translations
He alone is my rock and my salvation. He is my fortress; I will never be shaken.
He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defence; I shall not be greatly moved.
He only is my rock and my salvation: He is my high tower; I shall not be greatly moved.
He only is my Rock and my salvation; he is my high tower; I will not be greatly moved.
He is the one who protects me and saves me; he keeps me safe so I will never be in danger.
Yet he is my strength and my saluation, and my defence: therefore I shall not much be mooued.
Only — He [is] my rock, and my salvation, My tower, I am not much moved.
He alone is my rock, my salvation, and my fortress. I will never be greatly shaken.
He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defense; I shall not be greatly moved.
O God, my God, to thee do I watch at break of day. For thee my soul hath thirsted; for thee my flesh, O how many ways!
Only he is like an overhanging rock under which I can be safe [MET]; he will be like a shelter, with the result that I will never be defeated [MET].
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 62:2
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Psalms 62:2 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אַ֣ךְ
אֶל
אֱ֭לֹהִים
דּֽוּמִיָּ֣ה
נַפְשִׁ֑/י
מִ֝מֶּ֗/נּוּ
יְשׁוּעָתִֽ/י
אַ֣ךְ
ʼak
H389
surely
DirObjM
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
אֱ֭לֹהִים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
N-mp
דּֽוּמִיָּ֣ה
dûwmîyâh
H1747
silence
N-fs
נַפְשִׁ֑/י
nephesh
H5315
soul
N-cs | Suff
מִ֝מֶּ֗/נּוּ
min
H4480
from
Prep | Suff
יְשׁוּעָתִֽ/י
yᵉshûwʻâh
H3444
salvation
N-fs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 62:2
אַ֣ךְ
ʼak
H389
"surely"
DirObjM
This Hebrew word is used to emphasize something, like saying 'surely' or 'certainly'. It can also be used to limit or restrict something, like saying 'only' or 'but'.
Definition: 1) indeed, surely (emphatic) 2) howbeit, only, but, yet (restrictive)
Usage: Occurs in 157 OT verses. KJV: also, in any wise, at least, but, certainly, even, howbeit, nevertheless, notwithstanding, only, save, surely, of a surety, truly, verily, [phrase] wherefore, yet (but). See also: Genesis 7:23; 2 Kings 23:35; Psalms 23:6.
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
אֱ֭לֹהִים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
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.
דּֽוּמִיָּ֣ה
dûwmîyâh
H1747
"silence"
N-fs
This word means silence, stillness, or quiet trust. In the Bible, it describes waiting patiently and trusting in God, often in difficult circumstances.
Definition: silence, still, repose, still waiting
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: silence, silent, waiteth. See also: Psalms 22:3; Psalms 62:2; Psalms 39:3.
נַפְשִׁ֑/י
nephesh
H5315
"soul"
N-cs | Suff
The Hebrew word for soul or living being, used in the Bible to describe the essence of a person or animal. It encompasses the ideas of life, breath, and vitality, and is translated as 'soul' or 'creature' in the KJV. This word is central to biblical concepts of humanity and existence.
Definition: 1) soul, self, life, creature, person, appetite, mind, living being, desire, emotion, passion 1a) that which breathes, the breathing substance or being, soul, the inner being of man 1b) living being 1c) living being (with life in the blood) 1d) the man himself, self, person or individual 1e) seat of the appetites 1f) seat of emotions and passions 1g) activity of mind 1g1) uncertain 1h) activity of the will 1h1) uncertain 1i) activity of the character 1i1) uncertain
Usage: Occurs in 683 OT verses. KJV: any, appetite, beast, body, breath, creature, [idiom] dead(-ly), desire, [idiom] (dis-) contented, [idiom] fish, ghost, [phrase] greedy, he, heart(-y), (hath, [idiom] jeopardy of) life ([idiom] in jeopardy), lust, man, me, mind, mortally, one, own, person, pleasure, (her-, him-, my-, thy-) self, them (your) -selves, [phrase] slay, soul, [phrase] tablet, they, thing, ([idiom] she) will, [idiom] would have it. See also: Genesis 1:20; Leviticus 26:43; Judges 18:25.
מִ֝מֶּ֗/נּוּ
min
H4480
"from"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means a portion or part of something, and is often used to show the relationship between things, like from or out of something.
Definition: prep 1) from, out of, on account of, off, on the side of, since, above, than, so that not, more than 1a) from (expressing separation), off, on the side of 1b) out of 1b1) (with verbs of proceeding, removing, expelling) 1b2) (of material from which something is made) 1b3) (of source or origin) 1c) out of, some of, from (partitively) 1d) from, since, after (of time) 1e) than, more than (in comparison) 1f) from...even to, both...and, either...or 1g) than, more than, too much for (in comparisons) 1h) from, on account of, through, because (with infinitive) conj 2) that Aramaic equivalent: min (מִן־ "from" H4481)
Usage: Occurs in 1094 OT verses. KJV: above, after, among, at, because of, by (reason of), from (among), in, [idiom] neither, [idiom] nor, (out) of, over, since, [idiom] then, through, [idiom] whether, with. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 16:32; Leviticus 14:26.
יְשׁוּעָתִֽ/י
yᵉshûwʻâh
H3444
"salvation"
N-fs | Suff
Salvation means being saved or delivered from something, like trouble or danger, and can also mean victory or prosperity, as seen in the Bible's promises of God's deliverance.
Definition: 1) salvation, deliverance 1a) welfare, prosperity 1b) deliverance 1c) salvation (by God) 1d) victory
Usage: Occurs in 76 OT verses. KJV: deliverance, health, help(-ing), salvation, save, saving (health), welfare. See also: Genesis 49:18; Psalms 80:3; Psalms 3:3.
Study Notes — Psalms 62:2
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 62:2 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 62:2
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 62:2
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 62:2
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 62:2
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 62:2
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 62:2
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 62:2
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 62:2
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 62:2
- Sermons on Psalms 62:2
Context — Waiting on God
1In God alone my soul finds rest; my salvation comes from Him.
2He alone is my rock and my salvation. He is my fortress; I will never be shaken.
3How long will you threaten a man? Will all of you throw him down like a leaning wall or a tottering fence? 4They fully intend to cast him down from his lofty perch; they delight in lies; with their mouths they bless, but inwardly they curse. SelahCross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 18:2 | The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer. My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. |
| 2 | 2 Corinthians 4:8–9 | We are hard pressed on all sides, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed. |
| 3 | Psalms 62:6 | He alone is my rock and my salvation; He is my fortress; I will not be shaken. |
| 4 | Isaiah 26:4 | Trust in the LORD forever, because GOD the LORD is the Rock eternal. |
| 5 | Psalms 89:26 | He will call to Me, ‘You are my Father, my God, the Rock of my salvation.’ |
| 6 | Isaiah 32:2 | Each will be like a shelter from the wind, a refuge from the storm, like streams of water in a dry land, like the shadow of a great rock in an arid land. |
| 7 | Psalms 73:25–26 | Whom have I in heaven but You? And on earth I desire no one besides You. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. |
| 8 | Psalms 27:1 | The LORD is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life— whom shall I dread? |
| 9 | Psalms 59:17 | To You, O my strength, I sing praises, for You, O God, are my fortress, my God of loving devotion. |
| 10 | Psalms 59:9 | I will keep watch for You, O my strength, because You, O God, are my fortress. |
Psalms 62:2 Summary
Psalms 62:2 tells us that God is our rock and our salvation, and that He is our fortress where we can find safety. This means we can trust in Him completely and not be afraid, because He is strong and always with us (Psalms 46:1-3). Just like a rock that doesn't move, God is our stable foundation, and when we trust in Him, we can have peace, even in hard times (Isaiah 26:3-4). By remembering that God is our rock, we can face each day with confidence and trust in His love and care for us.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to say God is our rock?
When we say God is our rock, we mean He is our foundation, our source of strength and stability, just like the Psalmist says in Psalms 62:2, and as seen in other scriptures like Deuteronomy 32:4 and Psalms 18:2.
How can we be certain we will never be shaken?
Our certainty comes from trusting in God's power and promises, as expressed in Psalms 62:2, and reinforced in verses like Matthew 7:24-25 and Psalms 46:1-3, which remind us of God's presence and protection in times of trouble.
What is the significance of God being our fortress?
God being our fortress means He is our place of safety and refuge, a stronghold that protects us from harm, as seen in Psalms 62:2 and supported by verses like Psalms 91:2 and Proverbs 18:10.
How does this verse relate to our everyday lives?
This verse reminds us to trust in God alone for our salvation and stability, and to find rest in Him, as mentioned in Psalms 62:1, which helps us navigate life's challenges with confidence and peace, as encouraged in Philippians 4:6-7 and Isaiah 26:3-4.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can practically trust in God as my rock and salvation today?
- How does remembering God's past faithfulness help me trust Him in current challenges?
- In what ways can I rest in God and find my fortress in Him, especially during difficult times?
- What are some lies or fears that I need to counter with the truth of God's presence and protection in my life?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 62:2
He only [is] my Rock and my salvation,.... The Rock on which the church is built, and every believer; and which was David's safety, shelter, and shade, and which made him easy in his present state;
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 62:2
He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defence; I shall not be greatly moved.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 62:2
Though I may be shaken, yet I shall not be overthrown. Compare .
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 62:2
Psalms 62:2 He only [is] my rock and my salvation; [he is] my defence; I shall not be greatly moved.Ver. 2. He only is my rock, &c.] See Psalms 18:2-3. I shall not be greatly moved] Non labascam multo lapsu (Vatabl.), for the Lord putteth under his hand. I shall not be moved greatly, or into the great abyss, Tehom Rabi bah (as Aben Ezra hath it), into hell (as other Rabbis sense it); I shall not be tempted above that I am able, as 1 Corinthians 10:13; persecuted I may be, but not relinquished; cast down, but not cast off, 2 Corinthians 4:9 : shaken, but for my better settlement at last.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 62:2
(2) Defence.—Properly, high tower, as so often. The metaphor is important here from the contrast with the tottering wall of next verse. Shall not be greatly moved . . .—i.e. (as in Psalms 37:24), shall not be made to totter or fall.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 62:2
Verse 2. I shall not be greatly moved.] Having God for my rock - strong fortified place, for my salvation - continual safety, and my defence - my elevated tower, which places me out of the reach of my enemies; I shall not be greatly moved - I may be shaken, but cannot be cast down.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 62:2
2. The same titles my rock, my salvation, my high tower, are combined in Psalms 18:2. The title Rock is frequently used to symbolise the strength, faithfulness, and unchangeableness of Jehovah: here (cp. Psalms 61:7) with the special thought of an asylum in danger. I shall not be greatly moved] In other words, “though he may fall he shall not lie prostrate” (Psalms 37:24; cp. Proverbs 24:16).
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 62:2
He only is my rock ... - See the notes at Psalms 18:2. I shall not be greatly moved - The word greatly here, or much - “I shall not be much moved,” implies that he did not anticipate perfect security
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 62:2
2. My rock—See on Psalms 61:1. My defence—My high place, an allusion to the high, rocky fortress, as 2 Samuel 5:6-9, the strongest defence known to ancient military life.
Sermons on Psalms 62:2
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The Rock That Is Higher Than I by William MacDonald | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the need for a higher power in times of overwhelming circumstances. He shares various examples of individuals facing difficult situations, su |
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The Rock and the Bowing Wall by John Henry Jowett | John Henry Jowett preaches on Psalm 62, using powerful symbols to illustrate the confidence of the righteous and the futility of the wicked. The righteous find security in God as t |
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Epistle 335 by George Fox | George Fox preaches about dwelling in the love, power, and truth of God, emphasizing the importance of serving, honoring, fearing, and worshiping Him in spirit and truth. He encour |
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(Dangers in the Way Series): Dangers of Arrogance and Defeat by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher encourages listeners to take the defeat and discouragement out of their spirits and hearts. He emphasizes that failure, whether in business or any othe |
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(Dangers in the Way Series): Sources of Danger by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher uses a metaphor of a frozen eagle to illustrate how we can become entangled in the world and eventually be led to our downfall. He warns against compla |
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Christ in You the Hope of Glory - Version 1 by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher explores the identity and significance of Jesus Christ. He emphasizes that the answer to who Jesus is and why He holds such a high position can be unde |
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Jewish vs. Hebraic by Art Katz | In this sermon, the preacher criticizes the declining civilization and the lack of communication skills in today's generation. He emphasizes the importance of trusting in God and s |