Psalms 70:4
Psalms 70:4 in Multiple Translations
May all who seek You rejoice and be glad in You; may those who love Your salvation always say, “Let God be magnified!”
Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee: and let such as love thy salvation say continually, Let God be magnified.
Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee; And let such as love thy salvation say continually, Let God be magnified.
Let all those who are looking for you be glad and have joy in you; let the lovers of your salvation ever say, May God be great.
But may everyone who comes to you be happy and glad; may those who love your salvation always say, “God is great!”
But let all those that seeke thee, be ioyfull and glad in thee, and let all that loue thy saluation, say alwaies, God be praised.
Let all those seeking Thee joy and be glad in Thee, And let those loving Thy salvation Say continually, 'God is magnified.'
Let all those who seek you rejoice and be glad in you. Let those who love your salvation continually say, “Let God be exalted!”
Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee: and let such as love thy salvation say continually, Let God be magnified.
Deliver me, O my God, out of the hand of the sinner, and out of the hand of the transgressor of the law and of the unjust.
But I hope/desire that all those who go to worship you will be very joyful [DOU]. I want those who love you because you saved them to shout repeatedly [HYP], “God is great!”
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 70:4
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Psalms 70:4 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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יָ֭שׁוּבוּ
עַל
עֵ֣קֶב
בָּשְׁתָּ֑/ם
הָ֝/אֹמְרִ֗ים
הֶ֘אָ֥ח
הֶאָֽח
יָ֭שׁוּבוּ
shûwb
H7725
to return
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
עֵ֣קֶב
ʻêqeb
H6118
consequence
N-ms
בָּשְׁתָּ֑/ם
bôsheth
H1322
shame
N-fs | Suff
הָ֝/אֹמְרִ֗ים
ʼâmar
H559
to say
Art | V-Qal
הֶ֘אָ֥ח
heʼâch
H1889
Aha!
Part
הֶאָֽח
heʼâch
H1889
Aha!
Part
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 70:4
יָ֭שׁוּבוּ
shûwb
H7725
"to return"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
This Hebrew word means to return or turn back, and can be used literally or figuratively. It is often used to describe someone returning to God or repenting from sin, as seen in the book of Psalms and the prophets.
Definition: : return 1) to return, turn back 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to turn back, return 1a1a) to turn back 1a1b) to return, come or go back 1a1c) to return unto, go back, come back 1a1d) of dying 1a1e) of human relations (fig) 1a1f) of spiritual relations (fig) 1a1f1) to turn back (from God), apostatise 1a1f2) to turn away (of God) 1a1f3) to turn back (to God), repent 1a1f4) turn back (from evil) 1a1g) of inanimate things 1a1h) in repetition 1b) (Polel) 1b1) to bring back 1b2) to restore, refresh, repair (fig) 1b3) to lead away (enticingly) 1b4) to show turning, apostatise 1c) (Pual) restored (participle) 1d) (Hiphil) to cause to return, bring back 1d1) to bring back, allow to return, put back, draw back, give back, restore, relinquish, give in payment 1d2) to bring back, refresh, restore 1d3) to bring back, report to, answer 1d4) to bring back, make requital, pay (as recompense) 1d5) to turn back or backward, repel, defeat, repulse, hinder, reject, refuse 1d6) to turn away (face), turn toward 1d7) to turn against 1d8) to bring back to mind 1d9) to show a turning away 1d10) to reverse, revoke 1e) (Hophal) to be returned, be restored, be brought back 1f) (Pulal) brought back
Usage: Occurs in 953 OT verses. KJV: ((break, build, circumcise, dig, do anything, do evil, feed, lay down, lie down, lodge, make, rejoice, send, take, weep)) [idiom] again, (cause to) answer ([phrase] again), [idiom] in any case (wise), [idiom] at all, averse, bring (again, back, home again), call (to mind), carry again (back), cease, [idiom] certainly, come again (back), [idiom] consider, [phrase] continually, convert, deliver (again), [phrase] deny, draw back, fetch home again, [idiom] fro, get (oneself) (back) again, [idiom] give (again), go again (back, home), (go) out, hinder, let, (see) more, [idiom] needs, be past, [idiom] pay, pervert, pull in again, put (again, up again), recall, recompense, recover, refresh, relieve, render (again), requite, rescue, restore, retrieve, (cause to, make to) return, reverse, reward, [phrase] say nay, send back, set again, slide back, still, [idiom] surely, take back (off), (cause to, make to) turn (again, self again, away, back, back again, backward, from, off), withdraw. See also: Genesis 3:19; Numbers 8:25; Judges 8:13.
עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
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.
עֵ֣קֶב
ʻêqeb
H6118
"consequence"
N-ms
This word refers to a consequence or result of something, often used to describe a reward or payment. It is used in Genesis 49:19, where Gad's reward is described. The word can also mean 'because' or 'on account of'.
Definition: 1) consequence 1a) consequence 1b) consequence, gain, reward 1c) end adv 2) as a consequence, because, consequently conj 3) as a consequence of, that, because
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] because, by, end, for, if, reward. See also: Genesis 22:18; Psalms 19:12; Psalms 40:16.
בָּשְׁתָּ֑/ם
bôsheth
H1322
"shame"
N-fs | Suff
The Hebrew word for shame describes a feeling of embarrassment or guilt, and can also refer to something that causes shame. It is used in the Bible to describe feelings of shame or embarrassment, as in Genesis and Psalms.
Definition: 1) shame 1a) shame 1b) shameful thing
Usage: Occurs in 30 OT verses. KJV: ashamed, confusion, [phrase] greatly, (put to) shame(-ful thing). See also: 1 Samuel 20:30; Isaiah 54:4; Psalms 35:26.
הָ֝/אֹמְרִ֗ים
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
Art | V-Qal
This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.
Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.
הֶ֘אָ֥ח
heʼâch
H1889
"Aha!"
Part
This word is an expression of surprise or excitement, like saying 'aha'. It's used in the Bible to show strong emotions, like in Psalm 35:21. It's a sudden reaction
Definition: aha!
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: ah, aha, ha. See also: Job 39:25; Psalms 70:4; Psalms 35:21.
הֶאָֽח
heʼâch
H1889
"Aha!"
Part
This word is an expression of surprise or excitement, like saying 'aha'. It's used in the Bible to show strong emotions, like in Psalm 35:21. It's a sudden reaction
Definition: aha!
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: ah, aha, ha. See also: Job 39:25; Psalms 70:4; Psalms 35:21.
Study Notes — Psalms 70:4
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- Psalms 70:4 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 70:4
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 70:4
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 70:4
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 70:4
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 70:4
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 70:4
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 70:4
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 70:4
- Sermons on Psalms 70:4
Context — Hurry, O LORD, to Help Me!
2May those who seek my life be ashamed and confounded; may those who wish me harm be repelled and humiliated.
3May those who say, “Aha, aha!” retreat because of their shame.
4May all who seek You rejoice and be glad in You; may those who love Your salvation always say, “Let God be magnified!”
5But I am poor and needy; hurry to me, O God. You are my help and my deliverer; O LORD, do not delay.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Lamentations 3:25 | The LORD is good to those who wait for Him, to the soul who seeks Him. |
| 2 | Psalms 40:16 | May all who seek You rejoice and be glad in You; may those who love Your salvation always say, “The LORD be magnified!” |
| 3 | Psalms 35:27 | May those who favor my vindication shout for joy and gladness; may they always say, “Exalted be the LORD who delights in His servant’s well-being.” |
| 4 | Psalms 97:12 | Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous ones, and praise His holy name. |
| 5 | Isaiah 61:10 | I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, my soul will exult in my God; for He has clothed me with garments of salvation and wrapped me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom wears a priestly headdress, as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. |
| 6 | John 16:20 | Truly, truly, I tell you, you will weep and wail while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy. |
| 7 | Isaiah 65:13–14 | Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: “My servants will eat, but you will go hungry; My servants will drink, but you will go thirsty; My servants will rejoice, but you will be put to shame. My servants will shout for joy with a glad heart, but you will cry out with a heavy heart and wail with a broken spirit. |
| 8 | Psalms 5:11 | But let all who take refuge in You rejoice; let them ever shout for joy. May You shelter them, that those who love Your name may rejoice in You. |
Psalms 70:4 Summary
[This verse is saying that when we look for God and want to know Him better, we should be happy and glad because of who He is and what He has done for us. It's like having a best friend who always helps us, as seen in Psalms 23:4, which says, 'Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff comfort me.' We can always trust God to be with us and help us, and that's something to be very glad about. When we love and appreciate God's gift of salvation, we want to tell everyone about how great He is, as mentioned in Psalms 96:3, which says, 'Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples!']
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'seek' God in Psalms 70:4?
To seek God means to pursue a deep, personal relationship with Him, as seen in Psalms 119:10, where it says, 'I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands.'
How can we 'rejoice and be glad' in God when we're going through difficult times?
We can rejoice in God because of His salvation, as mentioned in Psalms 70:4, and trust in His sovereignty, as stated in Romans 8:28, which says, 'And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.'
What does it mean to 'love Your salvation' in this verse?
Loving God's salvation means having a deep appreciation for the gift of salvation through Jesus Christ, as described in Ephesians 2:8-9, which says, 'For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God.'
Why is it important to 'magnify' God?
Magnifying God means to declare His greatness and glory, as seen in Psalms 34:3, which says, 'Oh, magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together!' This brings glory to God and inspires others to seek Him.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways you can 'seek' God in your daily life, and how can you make Him a priority?
- How does remembering God's salvation bring you joy and gladness, even in difficult times?
- What are some ways you can 'magnify' God in your words and actions, and how can you inspire others to do the same?
- How can you cultivate a deeper love for God's salvation, and what are some ways you can express your gratitude for this gift?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 70:4
Let all those that seek thee,.... The Targum is, "that seek doctrine (or instruction) from thee.'' rejoice and be glad in thee; the Targum paraphrases it, "rejoice and be glad in thy word.'' and let
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 70:4
No text from Poole on this verse.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 70:4
Psalms 70:4 Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee: and let such as love thy salvation say continually, Let God be magnified.Ver. 4. Let all those that seek thee, &c.] Piorum characteres, saith one, a godly man characterized, by his search after God, his joy in him, his love to him, his praises of him. Let God be magnified] In illo quicquid ego; ille, non ego, saith Augustine.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 70:4
(4) For a reward of . . .—Psalms 40:14, “and put to shame.” The change is probably a copyist’s error.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 70:4
Verse 4. Let God be magnified.] Let his glory, mercy, and kindness, continually appear in the increase of his own work in the souls of his followers!
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 70:4
4. Cp. Psalms 35:27. The discomfiture of the wicked gives occasion for the righteous to rejoice in God, not only because they are set free from persecution, but because they see in it the proof of God’s righteous sovereignty and the unfolding of His purposes of salvation. such as love thy salvation] Cp. “they that love his name” (Psalms 69:36); and the corresponding N.T. thought in 2 Timothy 4:8.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 70:4
Let all those that seek thee ... - The only change in this verse from Psalms 40:16, is in the insertion of the word “and” in the beginning of the second clause - “and let such as love,” etc.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 70:4
4. Let God be magnified—In Psalms 40, “Jehovah,” for Eloheem, (God,) here.
Sermons on Psalms 70:4
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Psalm 70 by Henry Law | Henry Law preaches about finding respite from trouble through earnest prayer and unwavering faith in God's deliverance. He emphasizes the importance of seeking God's help in times |
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A Touch From God - Part 3 by David Wilkerson | This sermon emphasizes the importance of waiting on the Lord and seeking His presence, highlighting the consequences of spiritual adultery and the need to come out from places of d |
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New Beginnings - the Hidden Manna Ii by George Warnock | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of living in the realm of God's gifts and abiding in Him. He references the story of Caleb and Joshua returning from Canaan wi |
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On Eagles' Wings Pt 135 by Don Courville | In this sermon, the preacher shares a personal experience of encountering homeless individuals and seeking guidance from Jesus on how to help them. He emphasizes the importance of |
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Follow-Up by John Advocaat | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the process of follow-up in teaching the word of God. He outlines five steps: telling them why, showing them how, getting them started, keepin |
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Acid Test Series 7 of 8 - Waiting on God by Al Whittinghill | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of translating truth into living reality. He encourages listeners to make room in their lives for the Word of God and draw nea |
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The Necessity of Waiting on God by Phil Beach Jr. | Phil Beach Jr. emphasizes the importance of waiting on God, urging the congregation to cultivate a posture of stillness and silence in His presence. He highlights that true waiting |