Psalms 80:3
Psalms 80:3 in Multiple Translations
Restore us, O God, and cause Your face to shine upon us, that we may be saved.
Turn us again, O God, and cause thy face to shine; and we shall be saved.
Turn us again, O God; And cause thy face to shine, and we shall be saved.
Take us back again, O God; let us see the shining of your face, and let us be safe.
God, please restore us! Let your face shine on us so we can be saved.
Turne vs againe, O God, and cause thy face to shine that we may be saued.
O God, cause us to turn back, And cause Thy face to shine, and we are saved.
Turn us again, God. Cause your face to shine, and we will be saved.
Turn us again, O God, and cause thy face to shine; and we shall be saved.
Take a psalm, and bring hither the timbrel: the pleasant psaltery with the harp.
God, cause our nation to be strong like it was before; be kind to us [IDM] in order that we may be saved from our enemies.
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Psalms 80:3 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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לִ/פְנֵ֤י
אֶפְרַ֨יִם
וּ/בִנְיָ֘מִ֤ן
וּ/מְנַשֶּׁ֗ה
עוֹרְרָ֥/ה
אֶת
גְּבֽוּרָתֶ֑/ךָ
וּ/לְכָ֖/ה
לִ/ישֻׁעָ֣תָ/ה
לָּֽ/נוּ
לִ/פְנֵ֤י
pânîym
H6440
face
Prep | N-cp
אֶפְרַ֨יִם
ʼEphrayim
H669
Ephraim
N-proper
וּ/בִנְיָ֘מִ֤ן
Binyâmîyn
H1144
Benjamin
Conj | N-proper
וּ/מְנַשֶּׁ֗ה
Mᵉnashsheh
H4519
Moses
Conj | N-proper
עוֹרְרָ֥/ה
ʻûwr
H5782
to rouse
V-o-Impv-2ms | Suff
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
גְּבֽוּרָתֶ֑/ךָ
gᵉbûwrâh
H1369
might
N-fs | Suff
וּ/לְכָ֖/ה
yâlak
H3212
to walk
Conj | V-Qal-Impv-2ms | Suff
לִ/ישֻׁעָ֣תָ/ה
yᵉshûwʻâh
H3444
salvation
Prep | N-fs | Suff
לָּֽ/נוּ
Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 80:3
לִ/פְנֵ֤י
pânîym
H6440
"face"
Prep | N-cp
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.
אֶפְרַ֨יִם
ʼEphrayim
H669
"Ephraim"
N-proper
Ephraim means doubly fruitful, referring to Joseph's son and the tribe that descended from him. The tribe of Ephraim was a significant part of Israel's history. Ephraim is also the name of a region in the Bible.
Definition: Ephraim = "double ash-heap: I shall be doubly fruitful" the country of the tribe of Ephraim Also named: Ephraim (Ἐφραίμ "Ephraim" G2187)
Usage: Occurs in 164 OT verses. KJV: Ephraim, Ephraimites. See also: Genesis 41:52; 1 Chronicles 27:20; Psalms 60:9.
וּ/בִנְיָ֘מִ֤ן
Binyâmîyn
H1144
"Benjamin"
Conj | N-proper
Benjamin means son of the right hand, referring to the youngest son of Jacob and the tribe that descended from him. The term is first used in Genesis 35:18. Benjamin was a brother of Joseph and a half-brother of Reuben and others.
Definition: § Benjamin = "son of the right hand" a gate in Jerusalem
Usage: Occurs in 160 OT verses. KJV: Benjamin. See also: Genesis 35:18; 1 Samuel 9:21; Psalms 68:28.
וּ/מְנַשֶּׁ֗ה
Mᵉnashsheh
H4519
"Moses"
Conj | N-proper
Manasseh was a grandson of Jacob and the ancestor of a large tribe in the Bible, mentioned in Genesis 41:51 and throughout the book of Numbers.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.2.10; son of: Amram (H6019) and Jochebed (H3115); brother of: Aaron (H0175) and Miriam (H4813); married to Zipporah (H6855); father of: Gershom (H1647) and Eliezer (H0461H); also called Manasseh at Jdg.18.30(?) Another name of mo.sheh (מֹשֶׁה "Moses" H4872) § Manasseh = "causing to forget" 1) the eldest son of Joseph and progenitor of the tribe of Manasseh 1a) the tribe descended from Manasseh 1b) the territory occupied by the tribe of Manasseh 2) son of king Hezekiah of Judah and himself king of Judah; he was the immediate and direct cause for the exile 3) a descendant of Pahath-moab who put away a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 4) a descendant of Hashum who put away a foreign wife in the time of Ezra
Usage: Occurs in 133 OT verses. KJV: Manasseh. See also: Genesis 41:51; Joshua 22:21; Psalms 60:9.
עוֹרְרָ֥/ה
ʻûwr
H5782
"to rouse"
V-o-Impv-2ms | Suff
To rouse means to wake up or stir someone into action. It can also mean to be excited or triumphant, and is used in the Bible to describe God stirring up his people. This word is about being awakened or energized.
Definition: 1) to rouse oneself, awake, awaken, incite 1a) (Qal) to rouse oneself, awake 1b) (Niphal) to be roused 1c) (Polel) to stir up, rouse, incite 1d) (Hithpolel) to be excited, be triumphant 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to rouse, stir up 1e2) to act in an aroused manner, awake
Usage: Occurs in 65 OT verses. KJV: (a-) wake(-n, up), lift up (self), [idiom] master, raise (up), stir up (self). See also: Deuteronomy 32:11; Isaiah 10:26; Psalms 7:7.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
גְּבֽוּרָתֶ֑/ךָ
gᵉbûwrâh
H1369
"might"
N-fs | Suff
This word means strength, might, or power, like God's mighty power in Psalm 111:6. It can describe a person's bravery or the strength of an action, as in the mighty deeds of God in Psalm 145:11.
Definition: 1) strength, might 1a) strength 1b) might, valour, bravery 1c) might, mighty deeds (of God) Aramaic equivalent: ge.vu.rah (גְּבוּרָה "might" H1370)
Usage: Occurs in 61 OT verses. KJV: force, mastery, might, mighty (act, power), power, strength. See also: Exodus 32:18; Psalms 71:18; Psalms 20:7.
וּ/לְכָ֖/ה
yâlak
H3212
"to walk"
Conj | V-Qal-Impv-2ms | Suff
To walk or go, this verb means to move from one place to another, used literally or figuratively, as in to live or die, or to lead someone.
Definition: 1) to go, walk, come 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away 1a2) to die, live, manner of life (fig.) 1b) (Hiphil) to lead, bring, lead away, carry, cause to walk
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] again, away, bear, bring, carry (away), come (away), depart, flow, [phrase] follow(-ing), get (away, hence, him), (cause to, made) go (away, -ing, -ne, one's way, out), grow, lead (forth), let down, march, prosper, [phrase] pursue, cause to run, spread, take away (-journey), vanish, (cause to) walk(-ing), wax, [idiom] be weak. See also: Genesis 3:14; Exodus 5:8; Deuteronomy 28:14.
לִ/ישֻׁעָ֣תָ/ה
yᵉshûwʻâh
H3444
"salvation"
Prep | 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.
לָּֽ/נוּ
""
Prep | Suff
Study Notes — Psalms 80:3
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 80:3 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 80:3
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 80:3
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 80:3
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 80:3
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 80:3
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 80:3
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 80:3
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 80:3
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 80:3
- Sermons on Psalms 80:3
Context — Hear Us, O Shepherd of Israel
1Hear us, O Shepherd of Israel, who leads Joseph like a flock; You who sit enthroned between the cherubim, shine forth
2before Ephraim, Benjamin, and Manasseh. Rally Your mighty power and come to save us.
3Restore us, O God, and cause Your face to shine upon us, that we may be saved.
4O LORD God of Hosts, how long will Your anger smolder against the prayers of Your people? 5You fed them with the bread of tears and made them drink the full measure of their tears.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Lamentations 5:21 | Restore us to Yourself, O LORD, so we may return; renew our days as of old, |
| 2 | Numbers 6:25–26 | may the LORD cause His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; may the LORD lift up His countenance toward you and give you peace.’ |
| 3 | Psalms 85:4 | Restore us, O God of our salvation, and put away Your displeasure toward us. |
| 4 | Psalms 4:6 | Many ask, “Who can show us the good?” Shine the light of Your face upon us, O LORD. |
| 5 | Psalms 80:7 | Restore us, O God of Hosts, and cause Your face to shine upon us, that we may be saved. |
| 6 | Psalms 80:19 | Restore us, O LORD God of Hosts; cause Your face to shine upon us, that we may be saved. |
| 7 | 1 Kings 18:37 | Answer me, O LORD! Answer me, so that this people will know that You, the LORD, are God, and that You have turned their hearts back again.” |
| 8 | Psalms 80:1 | Hear us, O Shepherd of Israel, who leads Joseph like a flock; You who sit enthroned between the cherubim, shine forth |
| 9 | Psalms 67:1 | May God be gracious to us and bless us, and cause His face to shine upon us, Selah |
| 10 | Psalms 119:135 | Make Your face shine upon Your servant, and teach me Your statutes. |
Psalms 80:3 Summary
[This verse is a heartfelt prayer asking God to restore us and make His presence known in our lives, so we can experience His salvation and joy. It's like asking God to turn on a light in a dark room, so we can see and feel His love. As we read in Psalms 16:11, God's presence is where we find fullness of joy and eternal pleasures. By asking God to restore us, we're acknowledging our need for Him and trusting in His power to save us, just like it says in Romans 10:13, 'everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved'.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to have God's face shine upon us?
Having God's face shine upon us means experiencing His presence, favor, and blessing, as seen in Psalms 4:6 and Numbers 6:25, where God's face shining upon us brings light, joy, and salvation.
Why do the psalmists ask God to restore them?
The psalmists ask God to restore them because they recognize their spiritual dryness and need for revival, similar to what is expressed in Psalms 51:12, where David asks God to restore the joy of his salvation.
How does this verse relate to our salvation?
This verse shows that our salvation is dependent on God's gracious act of restoration and His favorable presence in our lives, as also seen in Ephesians 2:8-9, where salvation is a gift from God through faith.
What is the significance of the phrase 'that we may be saved'?
The phrase 'that we may be saved' emphasizes the psalmists' recognition of their need for God's salvation and their trust in His power to deliver them, as expressed in Psalms 38:22, where David trusts in God's salvation.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need God's restoration and revival?
- How can I practically seek God's face and experience His presence in my daily life?
- In what ways can I trust in God's power to save me, just like the psalmists did?
- What are some things that may be hindering God's face from shining upon me, and how can I remove those obstacles?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 80:3
Turn us again, O God,.... From our captivity, as the Targum, into our own land; or return us backsliding sinners to thyself by repentance; turn us, and we shall be turned; for the prayer shows it was
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 80:3
Turn us again, O God, and cause thy face to shine; and we shall be saved.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 80:3
Turn us again; either, l. To our former quiet and flourishing estate; or, 2. To thyself, from whom Ephraim and Manasseh with the rest of the ten tribes have apostatized. See the like prayer of Elijah for them, .
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 80:3
Psalms 80:3 Turn us again, O God, and cause thy face to shine; and we shall be saved.Ver. 3. Turn us again] Turn again our captivity, or show thyself reconciled unto us in Christ, who is here called the face of God, as some conceive.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 80:3
(3) Turn us again—i.e., “restore us,” not necessarily with reference to the Captivity, but generally, restore us to our pristine prosperity.Cause thy face to shine.—The desert encampment and march is still in the poet’s thought. As in Psalms 67:1 (see Note) we have here a reminiscence of the priestly benediction. Saved.—Or, helped. This verse constitutes the refrain.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 80:3
Verse 3. Turn us again] השיבנו hashibenu, convert or restore us. There are four parts in this Psalm, three of which end with the above words; see the third, seventh, and nineteenth verses; and one with words similar, Psalms 80:14.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 80:3
3. Turn us again] Usually taken to mean bring us back from exile, or more generally, restore us: repair our broken fortunes. Cp. Psalms 60:1. But is it not rather an allusion to Ephraim’s prayer in Jeremiah 31:18, interpreted in Lamentations 5:21 in a spiritual sense? National repentance is the condition of national restoration; and it must be God’s own work. Make us return to Thee, and return to us (Psalms 80:14) with Thy favour as of old; then and not till then shall we be saved. cause thy face to shine] Shew us Thy favour as of old: words borrowed from the great Aaronic benediction, Numbers 6:25. Cp. Psalms 4:6.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 80:3
Turn us again - This phrase in our translation would seem to mean, “Turn us again from our sins,” or, “Bring us back to our duty, and to thy love;” and this idea is commonly attached to the phrase
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 80:3
3. Turn us again—Bring us back, or, cause us to return. Here, again, is the office of the “Shepherd of Israel.” In Psalms 80:1, he “leads Joseph like a flock;” now he is called to bring back the strayed ones.
Sermons on Psalms 80:3
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Going Up to Zion by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of the presence of God in the worship of Israel. The people of Israel expected and called for a powerful manifestation of God |
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Ezra #2: Revival Starts at the Altar by Ed Miller | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the reasons why people quit and fail to complete their spiritual journey. He uses the example of the Israelites building the temple in the boo |
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If Revival Doesn't Come by Ronald Glass | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the prophet Habakkuk and his reaction to God's revelation of judgment. Habakkuk expresses his fear and physical distress upon understanding t |
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The Restoration of God as Seen in the Tabernacle and Ark of the Covenant by John Saunders | In this sermon, the preacher discusses a story from the book of Judges in the Bible. The story involves a horrific act of immorality committed by the tribe of Benjamin, which leads |
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Revival Series - Lecture #1 by Leonard Ravenhill | Leonard Ravenhill emphasizes the urgent need for revival, defining it as a process of recovery and restoration of spiritual vitality. He explains that fallow ground represents the |
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Nothing Between by Nancy Leigh DeMoss | Nancy Leigh DeMoss preaches on the hindrances to revival, using the analogy of a lunar eclipse to illustrate how various obstacles can come between us and the Lord Jesus, dimming o |
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Why Is There No Revival? by Al Whittinghill | Al Whittinghill preaches about the urgent need for revival in the Church, highlighting the discrepancies between the characteristics of the New Testament church and the current sta |