Psalms 69:35
Psalms 69:35 in Multiple Translations
For God will save Zion and rebuild the cities of Judah, that they may dwell there and possess it.
For God will save Zion, and will build the cities of Judah: that they may dwell there, and have it in possession.
For God will save Zion, and build the cities of Judah; And they shall abide there, and have it in possession.
For God will be the saviour of Zion, and the builder of the towns of Judah; so that it may be their resting-place and heritage.
For God will save Zion, and rebuild the cities of Judah. They will live there and own the land.
For God will saue Zion, and builde the cities of Iudah, that men may dwell there and haue it in possession.
For God doth save Zion, And doth build the cities of Judah, And they have dwelt there, and possess it.
For God will save Zion, and build the cities of Judah. They shall settle there, and own it.
For God will save Zion, and will build the cities of Judah: that they may dwell there, and have it in possession.
God will rescue the people of Jerusalem from their enemies, and he will rebuild the towns that are in Judah. His people will live there and again possess the land.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 69:35
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Psalms 69:35 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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יְֽ֭הַלְלוּ/הוּ
שָׁמַ֣יִם
וָ/אָ֑רֶץ
יַ֝מִּ֗ים
וְֽ/כָל
רֹמֵ֥שׂ
בָּֽ/ם
יְֽ֭הַלְלוּ/הוּ
hâlal
H1984
to shine
V-Piel-Imperf-3mp | Suff
שָׁמַ֣יִם
shâmayim
H8064
heaven
N-mp
וָ/אָ֑רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
Conj | N-cs
יַ֝מִּ֗ים
yâm
H3220
West
N-mp
וְֽ/כָל
kôl
H3605
all
Conj | N-ms
רֹמֵ֥שׂ
râmas
H7430
to creep
V-Qal
בָּֽ/ם
Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 69:35
יְֽ֭הַלְלוּ/הוּ
hâlal
H1984
"to shine"
V-Piel-Imperf-3mp | Suff
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.
שָׁמַ֣יִם
shâmayim
H8064
"heaven"
N-mp
The Hebrew word for heaven or sky, it refers to the visible universe and the abode of God. It is often used in the Bible to describe the dwelling place of celestial bodies.
Definition: 1) heaven, heavens, sky 1a) visible heavens, sky 1a1) as abode of the stars 1a2) as the visible universe, the sky, atmosphere, etc 1b) Heaven (as the abode of God) Aramaic equivalent: sha.ma.yin (שָׁמַ֫יִן "heaven" H8065)
Usage: Occurs in 395 OT verses. KJV: air, [idiom] astrologer, heaven(-s). See also: Genesis 1:1; 1 Samuel 2:10; Job 28:21.
וָ/אָ֑רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
"land"
Conj | N-cs
The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.
Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.
יַ֝מִּ֗ים
yâm
H3220
"West"
N-mp
Refers to a large body of water like the Mediterranean Sea or a sea in general, sometimes specifically the west or seaward direction.
Definition: This name means sea, seaward, westward Another name of eph.ron (עֶפְרוֹן "(Mount )Ephron" H6085H)
Usage: Occurs in 339 OT verses. KJV: sea ([idiom] -faring man, (-shore)), south, west (-ern, side, -ward). See also: Genesis 1:10; Joshua 17:10; Psalms 8:9.
וְֽ/כָל
kôl
H3605
"all"
Conj | 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.
רֹמֵ֥שׂ
râmas
H7430
"to creep"
V-Qal
This Hebrew word means to creep or move lightly, often used to describe the movement of animals. It appears in the Bible to describe the action of creeping things, such as insects or reptiles. In KJV translations, it is rendered as 'creep' or 'move'.
Definition: 1) to creep, move lightly, move about, walk on all fours 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to creep, teem (of all creeping things) 1a2) to creep (of animals) 1a3) to move lightly, glide about (of water animals) 1a4) to move about (of all land animals generally)
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: creep, move. See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 8:19; Psalms 69:35.
בָּֽ/ם
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Study Notes — Psalms 69:35
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 69:35 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 69:35
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 69:35
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 69:35
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 69:35
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 69:35
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 69:35
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 69:35
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 69:35
- Sermons on Psalms 69:35
Context — The Waters Are up to My Neck
33For the LORD listens to the needy and does not despise His captive people.
34Let heaven and earth praise Him, the seas and everything that moves in them.
35For God will save Zion and rebuild the cities of Judah, that they may dwell there and possess it.
36The descendants of His servants will inherit it, and those who love His name will settle in it.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Isaiah 44:26 | who confirms the message of His servant and fulfills the counsel of His messengers, who says of Jerusalem, ‘She will be inhabited,’ and of the cities of Judah, ‘They will be rebuilt, and I will restore their ruins,’ |
| 2 | Psalms 51:18 | In Your good pleasure, cause Zion to prosper; build up the walls of Jerusalem. |
| 3 | Isaiah 46:13 | I am bringing My righteousness near; it is not far away, and My salvation will not be delayed. I will grant salvation to Zion and adorn Israel with My splendor. |
| 4 | Psalms 48:11–13 | Mount Zion is glad, the daughters of Judah rejoice, on account of Your judgments. March around Zion, encircle her, count her towers, consider her ramparts, tour her citadels, that you may tell the next generation. |
| 5 | Psalms 102:16 | For the LORD will rebuild Zion; He has appeared in His glory. |
| 6 | Obadiah 1:17 | But on Mount Zion there will be deliverance, and it will be holy, and the house of Jacob will reclaim their possession. |
| 7 | Ezekiel 36:35–36 | Then they will say, ‘This land that was desolate has become like the garden of Eden. The cities that were once ruined, desolate, and destroyed are now fortified and inhabited.’ Then the nations around you that remain will know that I, the LORD, have rebuilt what was destroyed, and I have replanted what was desolate. I, the LORD, have spoken, and I will do it. |
| 8 | Jeremiah 33:10–11 | This is what the LORD says: In this place you say is a wasteland without man or beast, in the cities of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem that are deserted—inhabited by neither man nor beast—there will be heard again the sounds of joy and gladness, the voices of the bride and bridegroom, and the voices of those bringing thank offerings into the house of the LORD, saying: ‘Give thanks to the LORD of Hosts, for the LORD is good; His loving devotion endures forever.’ For I will restore the land from captivity as in former times, says the LORD. |
| 9 | Revelation 14:1 | Then I looked and saw the Lamb standing on Mount Zion, and with Him 144,000 who had His name and His Father’s name written on their foreheads. |
| 10 | Psalms 102:13 | You will rise up and have compassion on Zion, for it is time to show her favor— the appointed time has come. |
Psalms 69:35 Summary
This verse, Psalms 69:35, tells us that God will save and restore His people, and give them a secure place to live. This is a promise of hope and comfort for those who are trusting in Him, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11 and Matthew 11:28. God wants us to know that He is our refuge and our strength, and that He will always be with us (Psalms 46:1, Isaiah 41:10). By trusting in God's plan, we can have peace and confidence, even in uncertain times.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for God to save Zion?
God saving Zion refers to His plan to redeem and restore His people, as seen in Psalms 69:35, and is also connected to the promise of a new heaven and a new earth in Isaiah 65:17 and Revelation 21:1-4.
Why does God want to rebuild the cities of Judah?
God's desire to rebuild the cities of Judah is an expression of His love and care for His people, as stated in Psalms 69:35, and is also seen in His promise to restore the nation of Israel in Ezekiel 36:24 and Isaiah 61:4.
What does it mean to possess the land?
To possess the land means that God's people will have a permanent and secure dwelling place, as promised in Psalms 69:35, and is also connected to the concept of inheritance in the Bible, such as in Deuteronomy 1:38 and Joshua 1:6.
Is this verse only for the people of Judah?
While Psalms 69:35 specifically mentions the cities of Judah, the promise of God's salvation and restoration is available to all people, as seen in John 3:16 and Romans 10:13, and is not limited to one group or nation.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean for me to dwell in a place where God is present, and how can I experience that in my daily life?
- How can I trust in God's plan to save and restore me, even when circumstances seem uncertain or difficult?
- What does it mean for me to 'possess' my faith, and how can I deepen my relationship with God?
- In what ways can I praise God for His plan to save and restore His people, as seen in Psalms 69:34 and Psalms 69:35?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 69:35
For God will save Zion,.... The church of Christ, as it is often called; [See comments on Psalms 2:6]; this is to be understood not so much of the salvation of the people of God, by Christ, from sin
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 69:35
Let the heaven and earth praise him, the seas, and everything that moveth therein.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 69:35
Zion; the city of Zion or Jerusalem; and his church and people, which are frequently expressed under that title. They; the humble and poor, ,33, or his servants, as is explained in the following verse. Dwell there; in the literal Canaan for a long time, and in the heavenly Canaan for ever.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 69:35
Psalms 69:35 For God will save Zion, and will build the cities of Judah: that they may dwell there, and have it in possession.Ver. 35. For God will save Zion] i.e. The Church universal. And will build the cities] The particular Churches. That they may dwell there] viz. The seed of his servants, Psalms 69:36.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 69:35
Verse 35. God will save Zion] This fixes the Psalm to the time of the captivity. There was no Zion belonging to the Jews in the time of Saul, when those suppose the Psalm to be written who make David the author; for David after he came to the throne, won the stronghold of Zion from the Jebusites. 2 Samuel 5:7; 1 Chronicles 11:5. Will build the cities of Judah] This refers to the return from the captivity, when all the destroyed cities should be rebuilt, and the Jews repossess their forfeited heritages. Some apply this to the redemption of the human race; and suppose that Zion is the type of the Christian Church into which the Gentiles were to be called. What evangelists and apostles apply to our Lord, we safely may. What others see so clearly in this Psalm relative to Gospel matters, I cannot discern. ANALYSIS OF THE SIXTY-NINTH PSALM There are three parts in this Psalm: - I. The psalmist's prayer, and the reasons for it, Psalms 69:1-21. II.
Declaration of God's judgments against his enemies, Psalms 69:22-28. III. His profession of thanks, Psalms 69:29-36. I. His prayer: "Save me, O God!" And then his reasons. 1. His present condition: "The waters are come in unto my soul." 2. "I sink in deep mire." 3. "I am come into deep waters." 4. "I am weary of my crying." 5. "My throat is dried" with calling on thee. 6.
"Mine eyes fail while I wait for my God." When he considered his enemies, he found reason to cry. They were, 1. Malicious: "They hate me without a cause." 2. Numerous: "More than the hairs of my head." 3. Powerful: "My enemies are mighty," Psalms 69:1-4. 1. He declares his innocence with respect to their accusations, and the oppression he suffered: "I restored that which I took not away." 2. Begs to be heard, lest he should be confounded before his enemies. 3. Shows that he suffers for God's cause. 4. He was zealous for the Divine worship. 5. He was a deep penitent.
On which account he was a subject of reproach: - 1. To the high - those who sat in the gate. 2. To the low and base: "I was the song of the drunkards." He renews his petition, and presses on God to hear him: - 1. Because of his being ready to sink. Psalms 69:13-15. 2. Because of God's goodness, mercy, and truth: "In the multitude of thy mercies," c. 3. Because he was God's servant, and would not desert his Master. 4. Because of his enemies, who would have a sinful triumph if he was not delivered. And he pleads their ill usage as a reason why God should help him. 1. They were scorners, and God knew it: "They are all before thee," Psalms 69:19. 2.
Reproach had almost broken his heart. 3. His friends had abandoned him, Psalms 69:20. 4. His enemies were inhuman: "They gave me gall," &c., Psalms 69:22. II.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 69:35
35. So Jeremiah couples ‘Jerusalem and the cities of Judah,’ Psalms 33:10 ff., Psalms 34:7 : and the prediction of restoration corresponds to the prophecies collected in his ‘Book of Consolation,’ chaps, 30–33. The language does not presume that Jerusalem was already in ruins, any more than do those prophecies. that they may dwell there] Better, and men shall abide there.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 69:35
For God will save Zion - See the notes at Psalms 51:18. That is, he will save his people; he will protect and defend them.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 69:35
35. God will save Zion—Despite the roaring, threatening tumult of rebellion.
Sermons on Psalms 69:35
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The Spirit of Nehemiah by Denny Kenaston | Denny Kenaston preaches on the story of Nehemiah, highlighting the importance of prayer, courage, and sacrifice in rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem as a testimony of God's strengt |
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Worship and Witness by Alan Redpath | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the parable of the sower from the eighth chapter of the gospel of Luke. He emphasizes the contrast between those who receive the word of God |
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(Through the Bible) Isaiah 46-47 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Nebuchadnezzar and his prideful behavior. Nebuchadnezzar initially repents and walks humbly before God, but eventually falls bac |
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The Glory by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes that the ultimate purpose of God's works and ways is His glory, which governs everything from creation to the establishment of the Church. He illustrate |
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Assurance Forever by Harry Ironside | Harry Ironside emphasizes the profound assurance and peace that comes from understanding God's righteousness and the work of Christ on the cross. He explains that true assurance is |
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Helps to Prayer by Bill McLeod | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of knowing God's blueprint for the past in order to make wise guesses about the future. He mentions Peter's promise of times of |
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Audio Sermon: Recognizing and Dealing With Occult Involvement by Bill McLeod | This sermon delves into the importance of deliverance from demonic afflictions and the need for total surrender to God. It recounts real-life experiences of individuals struggling |