Psalms 83:15
Psalms 83:15 in Multiple Translations
so pursue them with Your tempest, and terrify them with Your storm.
So persecute them with thy tempest, and make them afraid with thy storm.
So pursue them with thy tempest, And terrify them with thy storm.
So go after them with your strong wind, and let them be full of fear because of your storm.
in the same way chase them down with your storm, terrify them with your whirlwind.
So persecute them with thy tempest, and make them afraide with thy storme.
So dost Thou pursue them with Thy whirlwind, And with Thy hurricane troublest them.
so pursue them with your tempest, and terrify them with your storm.
So persecute them with thy tempest, and make them afraid with thy storm.
expel them by sending storms; cause them to be terrified by your big storms/hurricanes!
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 83:15
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Psalms 83:15 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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כְּ/אֵ֥שׁ
תִּבְעַר
יָ֑עַר
וּ֝/כְ/לֶהָבָ֗ה
תְּלַהֵ֥ט
הָרִֽים
כְּ/אֵ֥שׁ
ʼêsh
H784
fire
Prep | N-cs
תִּבְעַר
bâʻar
H1197
to burn
V-Qal-Imperf-3fs
יָ֑עַר
yaʻar
H3293
Jaar
N-ms
וּ֝/כְ/לֶהָבָ֗ה
lehâbâh
H3852
flame
Conj | Prep | N-fs
תְּלַהֵ֥ט
lâhaṭ
H3857
to kindle
V-Piel-Imperf-3fs
הָרִֽים
har
H2022
mountain
N-mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 83:15
כְּ/אֵ֥שׁ
ʼêsh
H784
"fire"
Prep | N-cs
Fire is a powerful symbol in the Bible, representing both God's anger and his refining presence, as seen in Deuteronomy 4:24 and Malachi 3:2-3. It is also used for cooking and warmth. This concept is central to many biblical stories.
Definition: 1) fire 1a) fire, flames 1b) supernatural fire (accompanying theophany) 1c) fire (for cooking, roasting, parching) 1d) altar-fire 1e) God's anger (fig.) Aramaic equivalent: esh (אֶשָּׁא "fire" H0785)
Usage: Occurs in 348 OT verses. KJV: burning, fiery, fire, flaming, hot. See also: Genesis 15:17; Joshua 7:15; Psalms 11:6.
תִּבְעַר
bâʻar
H1197
"to burn"
V-Qal-Imperf-3fs
To be brutish means to be stupid or barbarous, and can also refer to consuming something by fire or eating. It is used to describe someone who is dull-hearted or unreceptive.
Definition: : burn/ignite 1) to burn, consume, kindle, be kindled 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to begin to burn, be kindled, start burning 1a2) to burn, be burning 1a3) to burn, consume 1a4) Jehovah's wrath, human wrath (fig.) 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to kindle, burn 1b2) to consume, remove (of guilt) (fig.) 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to kindle 1c2) to burn up 1c3) to consume (destroy) 1d) (Pual) to burn
Usage: Occurs in 90 OT verses. KJV: be brutish, bring (put, take) away, burn, (cause to) eat (up), feed, heat, kindle, set (on fire), waste. See also: Exodus 3:2; Psalms 39:4; Psalms 2:12.
יָ֑עַר
yaʻar
H3293
"Jaar"
N-ms
The Hebrew word Yaar refers to a forest or a copse of bushes, and also to a honeycomb. It is associated with Kiriath-jearim, a place name in the Bible. This word is used to describe natural environments.
Definition: honeycomb Another name of qir.yat ye.a.rim (קִרְיַת יְעָרִים "Kiriath-jearim" H7157)
Usage: Occurs in 59 OT verses. KJV: (honey-) comb, forest, wood. See also: Deuteronomy 19:5; Isaiah 10:18; Psalms 29:9.
וּ֝/כְ/לֶהָבָ֗ה
lehâbâh
H3852
"flame"
Conj | Prep | N-fs
This word refers to a flame or the tip of a weapon, like the head of a spear. It describes something sharp or pointed, often used in battle.
Definition: 1) flame 2) tip of weapon, point, head of spear
Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: flame(-ming), head (of a spear). See also: Numbers 21:28; Isaiah 43:2; Psalms 29:7.
תְּלַהֵ֥ט
lâhaṭ
H3857
"to kindle"
V-Piel-Imperf-3fs
To kindle or burn something is what this Hebrew word means, like a flame that blazes up. It is used to describe fire or passion, as seen in the Bible when something is set on fire or blazing.
Definition: 1) to burn, blaze, scorch, kindle, blaze up, flame 1a) (Qal) blazing (participle) 1b)(Piel) to scorch, burn, blaze
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: burn (up), set on fire, flaming, kindle. See also: Deuteronomy 32:22; Psalms 104:4; Psalms 57:5.
הָרִֽים
har
H2022
"mountain"
N-mp
A mountain or hill, sometimes used to describe a spiritual high point. In the Bible, it can refer to a real mountain or a figurative one. The word is often translated as hill or mount.
Definition: : mount/hill hill, mountain, hill country, mount
Usage: Occurs in 486 OT verses. KJV: hill (country), mount(-ain), [idiom] promotion. See also: Genesis 7:19; Deuteronomy 3:12; Judges 18:13.
Study Notes — Psalms 83:15
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 83:15 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 83:15
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 83:15
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 83:15
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 83:15
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 83:15
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 83:15
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 83:15
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 83:15
- Sermons on Psalms 83:15
Context — O God, Be Not Silent
13Make them like tumbleweed, O my God, like chaff before the wind.
14As fire consumes a forest, as a flame sets the mountains ablaze,
15so pursue them with Your tempest, and terrify them with Your storm.
16Cover their faces with shame, that they may seek Your name, O LORD. 17May they be ever ashamed and terrified; may they perish in disgrace.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Job 9:17 | For He would crush me with a tempest and multiply my wounds without cause. |
| 2 | Psalms 50:3 | Our God approaches and will not be silent! Consuming fire precedes Him, and a tempest rages around Him. |
| 3 | Psalms 58:9 | Before your pots can feel the burning thorns— whether green or dry— He will sweep them away. |
| 4 | Isaiah 28:17 | I will make justice the measuring line and righteousness the level. Hail will sweep away your refuge of lies, and water will flood your hiding place. |
| 5 | Hebrews 12:18 | For you have not come to a mountain that can be touched and that is burning with fire; to darkness, gloom, and storm; |
| 6 | Matthew 7:27 | The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell—and great was its collapse!” |
| 7 | Psalms 11:6 | On the wicked He will rain down fiery coals and sulfur; a scorching wind will be their portion. |
| 8 | Job 27:20–23 | Terrors overtake him like a flood; a tempest sweeps him away in the night. The east wind carries him away, and he is gone; it sweeps him out of his place. It hurls itself against him without mercy as he flees headlong from its power. It claps its hands at him and hisses him out of his place. |
| 9 | Isaiah 30:30 | And the LORD will cause His majestic voice to be heard and His mighty arm to be revealed, striking in angry wrath with a flame of consuming fire, and with cloudburst, storm, and hailstones. |
| 10 | Ezekiel 13:11–14 | tell those whitewashing the wall that it will fall. Rain will come in torrents, I will send hailstones plunging down, and a windstorm will burst forth. Surely when the wall has fallen, you will not be asked, ‘Where is the whitewash with which you covered it?’ Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: In My wrath I will release a windstorm, and in My anger torrents of rain and hail will fall with destructive fury. I will tear down the wall you whitewashed and level it to the ground, so that its foundation is exposed. The city will fall, and you will be destroyed within it. Then you will know that I am the LORD. |
Psalms 83:15 Summary
This verse is a prayer asking God to pursue and terrify His enemies with His powerful storm and tempest, similar to how He demonstrated His power in Psalms 77:18. It's a call for God's justice and righteousness to be revealed, and for those who oppose Him to be brought to shame and recognition of His name (Psalms 83:16). We can apply this to our own lives by seeking God's intervention and judgment in areas where we need change, and by trusting in His power and goodness, as seen in Romans 8:28. By doing so, we can reflect God's character and righteousness to those around us, and be a light in the darkness, as seen in Matthew 5:14-16.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of 'tempest' and 'storm' in this verse?
The terms 'tempest' and 'storm' refer to a severe and intense display of God's power, similar to the plagues in Exodus 9:13-35, which were meant to demonstrate God's authority and bring about repentance.
Is this verse promoting violence or harm towards others?
This verse is a prayer for God's judgment and intervention, not a call for personal vengeance, as seen in Romans 12:19, where we are told not to take revenge, but instead to let God's justice prevail.
How does this verse relate to God's character?
This verse showcases God's holiness and righteousness, as seen in Isaiah 6:1-5, where God's glory and majesty are revealed, and His desire for justice and righteousness is emphasized.
What is the purpose of God's pursuit and terrifying of His enemies?
The purpose is to bring them to shame and recognition of God's name, as stated in Psalms 83:16, that they may seek and acknowledge the one true God, as seen in 1 Timothy 2:4, where God desires all people to be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth.
Reflection Questions
- What are the areas in my life where I need to seek God's intervention and judgment, and how can I pray for His tempest and storm to bring about change?
- How can I balance my desire for justice with the command to love my enemies, as seen in Matthew 5:44, and what does this look like in my daily life?
- What are the storms and tempests in my life that God is using to refine and purify me, and how can I cooperate with His work in my life?
- In what ways can I demonstrate God's character and righteousness in my own life, and how can I be a reflection of His glory and majesty to those around me?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 83:15
So persecute them with thy tempest,.... Pursue them with thy fury, follow them with thy vengeance; cause it to fall upon them like a mighty tempest: and make them afraid with thy storm; God has his
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 83:15
O my God, make them like a wheel; as the stubble before the wind. -Second part of the second main division. Prayer inspired by God for the extinction of the foe by the fiery storm of God. Verse 13.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 83:15
Psalms 83:15 So persecute them with thy tempest, and make them afraid with thy storm.Ver. 15. So persecute them with thy tempest] Turbina eos , that they may stand or stay nowhere. And make them afraid, &c.] So fright them with thy heavy judgments that all their wit and courage wherewith they should help themselves may be expectorated.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 83:15
(14, 15) These verses are rightly taken together. The figure occurs in Isaiah 10:17-18 (comp. Zechariah 12:6), but there as a metaphor; here as a simile. “Before the rains came the whole mountain side was in a blaze. Thorns and briars grow so luxuriantly here that they must be burned off always before the plough can operate. The peasants watch for a high wind, and then the fire catches easily, and spreads with great rapidity” (Thomson, Land and Book, p. 341). The mountains are pre-eminently the pastures. (Comp. Psalms 50:10; Psalms 147:8.)
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 83:15
Verse 15. So persecute them] In this and the two following verses we find several awful execrations; and all this seems to be done in reference to that ancient custom, "pouring execrations on an enemy previously to battle." Of this I have already given specimens in this work; and the reader is particularly requested to refer to the case of Balaam being hired by the king of Moab to curse Israel previously to his intended attack: see the note on Numbers 22:6, where the subject is treated at large. This custom prevailed much among the Romans, and the ancient Druids of Britain. In all cases the priests were employed to utter the execrations, as they were supposed to have the greatest influence with the gods, in whose name the curses were uttered.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 83:15
13–18. Renewed prayer for the dispersion and destruction of the enemy expressed by figures from nature. The final end and object of all is that they may acknowledge Jehovah to be supreme.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 83:15
So persecute them - So pursue them; so follow them up. The word “persecute” is now used in a somewhat different sense, as denoting pain or suffering inflicted on account of religious opinion. It means here simply to pursue.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 83:15
15. So persecute them—So pursue them, chase them away with thy tempest, and terrify them with thy whirlwind. On last word, see Isaiah 5:28; Proverbs 1:27
Sermons on Psalms 83:15
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2001 Advent Week 2 - Prodigal's Sister by John Piper | In this sermon transcript, a woman is depicted watching a beautiful sunset and reflecting on the heritage of her ancestors. She wonders where she should stay for the night and pray |
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Revival a Choice by Merle Weaver | Merle Weaver emphasizes that revival is a choice that requires individuals to seek God wholeheartedly. He highlights the importance of drawing close to God, stating that if we seek |
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When God Stepped Down From Heaven - Duncan Campbell by From the Pulpit & Classic Sermons | In this sermon transcript, the speaker recounts a powerful experience where young people were crying out to God for mercy. As they sang Psalm 50, one young man fell to the floor an |
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The Silence of God by Sir Robert Anderson | Sir Robert Anderson preaches about the consequences of challenging God's silence, emphasizing that it signifies the end of grace and mercy and the beginning of divine wrath. He cla |
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The Sinners Mistakes Exposed and Reproved. by Edward Payson | Edward Payson preaches about the ancient doctrine of a judgment to come, emphasizing that God, though silent in the present life, carefully records the sins of impenitent sinners f |
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The Coming Prince - Chapter 1 - Introductory by Sir Robert Anderson | Sir Robert Anderson preaches about the importance of understanding the signs of the times and the urgency of the present age, questioning whether we are approaching the end of the |
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Of the Conflagration of the Universe. by John Gill | John Gill preaches on the universal conflagration of the universe, emphasizing the literal interpretation of biblical prophecies regarding the end times, particularly the burning o |