Psalms 69:8
Psalms 69:8 in Multiple Translations
I have become a stranger to my brothers and a foreigner to my mother’s sons,
I am become a stranger unto my brethren, and an alien unto my mother’s children.
I am become a stranger unto my brethren, And an alien unto my mother’s children.
I have become strange to my brothers, and like a man from a far country to my mother's children.
I have become a foreigner to my brother Israelites; a stranger to my very own brothers.
I am become a stranger vnto my brethren, euen an aliant vnto my mothers sonnes.
A stranger I have been to my brother, And a foreigner to sons of my mother.
I have become a stranger to my brothers, an alien to my mother’s children.
I am become a stranger to my brethren, and an alien to my mother's children.
Even my own older brothers act as if they do not know me; they treat me like a foreigner.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 69:8
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Psalms 69:8 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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כִּֽי
עָ֭לֶי/ךָ
נָשָׂ֣אתִי
חֶרְפָּ֑ה
כִּסְּתָ֖ה
כְלִמָּ֣ה
פָנָֽ/י
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
עָ֭לֶי/ךָ
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep | Suff
נָשָׂ֣אתִי
nâsâʼ
H5375
to lift
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
חֶרְפָּ֑ה
cherpâh
H2781
reproach
N-fs
כִּסְּתָ֖ה
kâçâh
H3680
to cover
V-Piel-Perf-3fs
כְלִמָּ֣ה
kᵉlimmâh
H3639
shame
N-fs
פָנָֽ/י
pânîym
H6440
face
N-cp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 69:8
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
עָ֭לֶי/ךָ
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
נָשָׂ֣אתִי
nâsâʼ
H5375
"to lift"
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to lift or raise something, and it's used in many ways, like lifting a burden or raising someone's status. It appears in books like Genesis and Isaiah, often talking about God lifting people up. It's about supporting or carrying something or someone.
Definition: : raise/take_up 1) to lift, bear up, carry, take 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to lift, lift up 1a2) to bear, carry, support, sustain, endure 1a3) to take, take away, carry off, forgive 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be lifted up, be exalted 1b2) to lift oneself up, rise up 1b3) to be borne, be carried 1b4) to be taken away, be carried off, be swept away 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to lift up, exalt, support, aid, assist 1c2) to desire, long (fig.) 1c3) to carry, bear continuously 1c4) to take, take away 1d) (Hithpael) to lift oneself up, exalt oneself 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to cause one to bear (iniquity) 1e2) to cause to bring, have brought
Usage: Occurs in 609 OT verses. KJV: accept, advance, arise, (able to, (armor), suffer to) bear(-er, up), bring (forth), burn, carry (away), cast, contain, desire, ease, exact, exalt (self), extol, fetch, forgive, furnish, further, give, go on, help, high, hold up, honorable ([phrase] man), lade, lay, lift (self) up, lofty, marry, magnify, [idiom] needs, obtain, pardon, raise (up), receive, regard, respect, set (up), spare, stir up, [phrase] swear, take (away, up), [idiom] utterly, wear, yield. See also: Genesis 4:13; Numbers 4:2; 1 Samuel 14:3.
חֶרְפָּ֑ה
cherpâh
H2781
"reproach"
N-fs
Cherpah means reproach or shame, often used to describe scorn or disgrace. In the Bible, it is used to express strong feelings of shame or humiliation.
Definition: 1) reproach, scorn 1a) taunt, scorn (upon enemy) 1b) reproach (resting upon condition of shame, disgrace) 1c) a reproach (an object)
Usage: Occurs in 72 OT verses. KJV: rebuke, reproach(-fully), shame. See also: Genesis 30:23; Isaiah 25:8; Psalms 15:3.
כִּסְּתָ֖ה
kâçâh
H3680
"to cover"
V-Piel-Perf-3fs
To cover something means to fill up hollows or hide something from view, as seen in many biblical stories. This verb is used in various forms throughout the Bible, such as to cover oneself with clothing or to conceal something for protection. It can also mean to overwhelm or spread over something.
Definition: 1) to cover, conceal, hide 1a) (Qal) conceal, covered (participle) 1b) (Niphal) to be covered 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to cover, clothe 1c2) to cover, conceal 1c3) to cover (for protection) 1c4) to cover over, spread over 1c5) to cover, overwhelm 1d) (Pual) 1d1) to be covered 1d2) to be clothed 1e) (Hithpael) to cover oneself, clothe oneself
Usage: Occurs in 149 OT verses. KJV: clad self, close, clothe, conceal, cover (self), (flee to) hide, overwhelm. Compare H3780 (כָּשָׂה). See also: Genesis 7:19; Psalms 32:1; Psalms 32:5.
כְלִמָּ֣ה
kᵉlimmâh
H3639
"shame"
N-fs
This word means shame or disgrace, often referring to feelings of reproach or insult. It appears in various forms throughout the Bible.
Definition: 1) disgrace, reproach, shame, confusion, dishonour, insult, ignominy 1a) insult, reproach 1b) reproach, ignominy
Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: confusion, dishonour, reproach, shame. See also: Job 20:3; Jeremiah 20:11; Psalms 4:3.
פָנָֽ/י
pânîym
H6440
"face"
N-cp | Suff
This word means face or presence, like being in front of someone or something. It's used in many contexts, like in Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to describe interactions and relationships.
Definition: : face 1) face 1a) face, faces 1b) presence, person 1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim) 1d) face (of animals) 1e) face, surface (of ground) 1f) as adv of loc/temp 1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before 1g) with prep 1g1) in front of, before, to the front of, in the presence of, in the face of, at the face or front of, from the presence of, from before, from before the face of
Usage: Occurs in 1891 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 43:31; Exodus 30:16.
Study Notes — Psalms 69:8
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 69:8 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 69:8
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 69:8
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 69:8
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 69:8
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 69:8
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 69:8
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 69:8
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 69:8
- Sermons on Psalms 69:8
Context — The Waters Are up to My Neck
6May those who hope in You not be ashamed through me, O Lord GOD of Hosts; may those who seek You not be dishonored through me, O God of Israel.
7For I have endured scorn for Your sake, and shame has covered my face.
8I have become a stranger to my brothers and a foreigner to my mother’s sons,
9because zeal for Your house has consumed me, and the insults of those who insult You have fallen on me. 10I wept and fasted, but it brought me reproach.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 31:11 | Among all my enemies I am a disgrace, and among my neighbors even more. I am dreaded by my friends— they flee when they see me on the street. |
| 2 | John 1:11 | He came to His own, and His own did not receive Him. |
| 3 | Matthew 26:70–74 | But he denied it before them all: “I do not know what you are talking about.” When Peter had gone out to the gateway, another servant girl saw him and said to the people there, “This man was with Jesus of Nazareth.” And again he denied it with an oath: “I do not know the man!” After a little while, those standing nearby came up to Peter. “Surely you are one of them,” they said, “for your accent gives you away.” At that he began to curse and swear to them, “I do not know the man!” And immediately a rooster crowed. |
| 4 | Psalms 38:11 | My beloved and friends shun my disease, and my kinsmen stand at a distance. |
| 5 | John 7:5 | For even His own brothers did not believe in Him. |
| 6 | Matthew 10:35–36 | For I have come to turn ‘a man against his father, a daughter against her mother, a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law. A man’s enemies will be the members of his own household.’ |
| 7 | Job 19:13–19 | He has removed my brothers from me; my acquaintances have abandoned me. My kinsmen have failed me, and my friends have forgotten me. My guests and maidservants count me as a stranger; I am a foreigner in their sight. I call for my servant, but he does not answer, though I implore him with my own mouth. My breath is repulsive to my wife, and I am loathsome to my own family. Even little boys scorn me; when I appear, they deride me. All my best friends despise me, and those I love have turned against me. |
| 8 | 1 Samuel 17:28 | Now when David’s oldest brother Eliab heard him speaking to the men, his anger burned against David. “Why have you come down here?” he asked. “And with whom did you leave those few sheep in the wilderness? I know your pride and wickedness of heart—you have come down to see the battle!” |
| 9 | Matthew 10:21–22 | Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child; children will rise against their parents and have them put to death. You will be hated by everyone because of My name, but the one who perseveres to the end will be saved. |
| 10 | Isaiah 53:3 | He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not. |
Psalms 69:8 Summary
This verse means that the psalmist felt like an outsider to his own family because of his love and commitment to God. He was treated like a stranger by his brothers and a foreigner by his mother's sons, which can be a difficult and painful experience, as seen in the story of Jesus in John 7:5, where His own brothers did not believe in Him. However, this experience can also be an opportunity to show our love and commitment to God, and to trust in His presence and comfort, as promised in Psalms 23:4, where God is with us even in the darkest valley. By remembering that we are not alone and that God is always with us, we can find the strength to persevere even when we feel like strangers to our own family.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the psalmist become a stranger to his brothers and a foreigner to his mother's sons?
The psalmist became a stranger to his family because of his zeal for God's house and his commitment to following Him, as seen in Psalms 69:9, which says that zeal for God's house consumed him, and the insults of those who insult God fell on him, similar to what Jesus experienced as described in John 15:18-19.
Is it normal to experience rejection from family members when following God?
Yes, it is normal to experience rejection from family members when following God, as Jesus warned in Matthew 10:21 and Matthew 10:35, where He said that a person's enemies will be the members of their own household, and that He came to bring division between family members.
How can I cope with feeling like a stranger to my own family because of my faith?
You can cope with feeling like a stranger to your family by remembering that you are not alone, as seen in Psalms 42:1-2, where the psalmist expressed his feelings of loneliness, and by seeking comfort and support from other believers, as encouraged in Hebrews 10:24-25, where we are told to consider how to stir up love and good works in one another.
What does it mean to be a foreigner to my mother's sons?
To be a foreigner to your mother's sons means to be treated like an outsider or a stranger by your own family members, as seen in the story of Joseph in Genesis 37:1-11, where his brothers rejected him and treated him like a foreigner, and in the story of Jesus, where His own family did not understand Him, as described in Mark 3:21.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I have experienced rejection or feeling like a stranger because of my faith, and how can I use those experiences to minister to others?
- How can I balance my love and commitment to my family with my love and commitment to God, especially when they conflict?
- What are some ways that I can show zeal for God's house, like the psalmist, and what might be the consequences of doing so?
- How can I find comfort and support when I feel like a stranger to my own family, and what role can the church play in providing that support?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 69:8
I am become a stranger unto my brethren,.... Not only to the Jews in general, who were his own people and nation, to whom he came, and of whom he came; who received him not, hid as it were their
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 69:8
O God, thou knowest my foolishness; and my sins are not hid from thee.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 69:8
My nearest kinsmen estranged themselves from me; partly out of fear, test they should be involved in my sufferings; and chiefly out of dislike of his piety and excessive zeal in religion, as it here follows.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 69:8
Psalms 69:8 I am become a stranger unto my brethren, and an alien unto my mother’ s children.Ver. 8. I am become a stranger unto my brethren] No otherwise than as if I were a mamzer (so the Hebrews call a bastard), that is, a strange blot to the family. Christ came to his own, but they received him not; yea, his own brethren believed not on him, John 7:5 This, when the Turks read in our Gospel, they wonder; and the Jews, therefore, slander his miracles, for not so manifest as we conceive.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 69:8
(8) Mother’s children.—See Note Son 1:6.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 69:8
8. Even his nearest relations treat him as a stranger and a foreigner. Cp. Psalms 38:11; Job 19:13 ff.; Jeremiah 12:6. my mother’s children] The sons of my own mother expresses a closer degree of relationship than my brethren, the children of the same mother being always regarded as bound to one another by a closer tie than those of the same father by different mothers. Cp. Psalms 50:20.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 69:8
I am become a stranger unto my brethren - That is, They treat me as they would a stranger; as one in whom they have no interest, and whom they regard with no friendship. Compare the notes at Psalms 31:11.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 69:8
8. A stranger unto my brethren—Historically, no doubt, the statement might measurably be applied to David, but prophetically and more emphatically to Christ. Mark 3:21; John 7:5
Sermons on Psalms 69:8
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Seven Words From the Cross - Obedience by Warren Wiersbe | In this sermon, the preacher reflects on the last words of Jesus on the cross, specifically focusing on the statement "I thirst." He emphasizes that even though it may seem like a |
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Psalms - Part 1 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of filling one's heart with the Word of God rather than simply avoiding evil. He references the story of a demon being cast ou |
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Psalm 31 by Henry Law | Henry Law preaches about the believer's security in God during trials, life, and death, emphasizing the importance of faith unto eternal life. The sermon delves into the thoughts a |
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Complete Salvation and How to Recieve It - Part 1 by Derek Prince | This sermon by Derek Prince Ministries focuses on the concept of complete salvation and how many Christians may only experience an incomplete version of what God has provided. The |
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(John - Part 5): As Many as Received Him (Active Living in God's Family) by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher criticizes the practice of using religious language and imagery in worldly programs and advertisements. He emphasizes the importance of truly accepting |
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(John - Part 4): He Came Unto His Own, and His Own Received Him Not by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the power and profundity of the two words "he came" in the book of John. He suggests that simplicity is often more effective in conveying pr |
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Why Revival Tarries - Part 1 by Henry Blackaby | This sermon delves into the heart of God as revealed through the life of Jesus, emphasizing the importance of understanding God's Kingdom mysteries and seeing ourselves and God as |