Psalms 83:2
Psalms 83:2 in Multiple Translations
See how Your enemies rage, how Your foes have reared their heads.
For, lo, thine enemies make a tumult: and they that hate thee have lifted up the head.
For, lo, thine enemies make a tumult; And they that hate thee have lifted up the head.
For see! those who make war on you are out of control; your haters are lifting up their heads.
Can't you hear the roars of your enemies? Can't you see how those who hate you are defiantly lifting up their heads?
For lo, thine enemies make a tumult: and they that hate thee, haue lifted vp the head.
For, lo, Thine enemies do roar, And those hating Thee have lifted up the head,
For, behold, your enemies are stirred up. Those who hate you have lifted up their heads.
For lo, thy enemies make a tumult: and they that hate thee have lifted up the head.
How lovely are thy tabernacles, O Lord of host!
because your enemies are rioting against you; those who hate you are rebelling against you!
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 83:2
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Psalms 83:2 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אֱלֹהִ֥ים
אַל
דֳּמִי
לָ֑/ךְ
אַל
תֶּחֱרַ֖שׁ
וְ/אַל
תִּשְׁקֹ֣ט
אֵֽל
אֱלֹהִ֥ים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
N-mp
אַל
ʼal
H408
not
Part
דֳּמִי
dᵉmîy
H1824
quiet
N-ms
לָ֑/ךְ
Prep | Suff
אַל
ʼal
H408
not
Part
תֶּחֱרַ֖שׁ
chârash
H2790
to plow/plot
V-Qal-Juss-2ms
וְ/אַל
ʼal
H408
not
Conj | Part
תִּשְׁקֹ֣ט
shâqaṭ
H8252
to quiet
V-Qal-Juss-2ms
אֵֽל
ʼêl
H410
god
N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 83:2
אֱלֹהִ֥ים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
N-mp
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
אַל
ʼal
H408
"not"
Part
Means not or nothing, used to express negation, as in the phrase do not or let not be.
Definition: 1) not, no, nor, neither, nothing (as wish or preference) 1a) do not, let not (with a verb) 1b) let there not be (with a verb understood) 1c) not, no (with substantive) 1d) nothing (as substantive) Aramaic equivalent: al (אַל "not" H0409)
Usage: Occurs in 572 OT verses. KJV: nay, neither, [phrase] never, no, nor, not, nothing (worth), rather than. See also: Genesis 13:8; Joshua 11:6; 1 Chronicles 22:13.
דֳּמִי
dᵉmîy
H1824
"quiet"
N-ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means being quiet or still, like a pause from activity. It first appears in Exodus 14:14, where God tells the Israelites to remain silent and let Him fight for them. This concept is also seen in Psalm 46:10.
Definition: cessation, quiet, rest, silence, pause, peacefulness
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: cutting off, rest, silence. See also: Psalms 83:2; Isaiah 62:6; Isaiah 38:10.
לָ֑/ךְ
""
Prep | Suff
אַל
ʼal
H408
"not"
Part
Means not or nothing, used to express negation, as in the phrase do not or let not be.
Definition: 1) not, no, nor, neither, nothing (as wish or preference) 1a) do not, let not (with a verb) 1b) let there not be (with a verb understood) 1c) not, no (with substantive) 1d) nothing (as substantive) Aramaic equivalent: al (אַל "not" H0409)
Usage: Occurs in 572 OT verses. KJV: nay, neither, [phrase] never, no, nor, not, nothing (worth), rather than. See also: Genesis 13:8; Joshua 11:6; 1 Chronicles 22:13.
תֶּחֱרַ֖שׁ
chârash
H2790
"to plow/plot"
V-Qal-Juss-2ms
This verb can mean to be quiet or silent, but also to scratch or engrave, like a farmer plowing a field. It is used in various contexts, including being silent or deaf. The KJV translates it in different ways, including 'cease' or 'hold peace'.
Definition: 1) to cut in, plough, engrave, devise 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to cut in, engrave 1a2) to plough 1a3) to devise 1b) (Niphal) to be ploughed 1c) (Hiphil) to plot evil
Usage: Occurs in 65 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] altogether, cease, conceal, be deaf, devise, ear, graven, imagine, leave off speaking, hold peace, plow(-er, man), be quiet, rest, practise secretly, keep silence, be silent, speak not a word, be still, hold tongue, worker. See also: Genesis 24:21; Psalms 28:1; Psalms 32:3.
וְ/אַל
ʼal
H408
"not"
Conj | Part
Means not or nothing, used to express negation, as in the phrase do not or let not be.
Definition: 1) not, no, nor, neither, nothing (as wish or preference) 1a) do not, let not (with a verb) 1b) let there not be (with a verb understood) 1c) not, no (with substantive) 1d) nothing (as substantive) Aramaic equivalent: al (אַל "not" H0409)
Usage: Occurs in 572 OT verses. KJV: nay, neither, [phrase] never, no, nor, not, nothing (worth), rather than. See also: Genesis 13:8; Joshua 11:6; 1 Chronicles 22:13.
תִּשְׁקֹ֣ט
shâqaṭ
H8252
"to quiet"
V-Qal-Juss-2ms
To quiet or be at peace is what this Hebrew word means, like the stillness after a storm, as described in Psalm 107:30.
Definition: 1) to be quiet, be tranquil, be at peace, be quiet, rest, lie still, be undisturbed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be quiet, be undisturbed 1a1a) to be at peace (of land) 1a2) to be quiet, be inactive 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to show quietness 1b1a) quietness, display of quietness (subst) 1b2) to quiet, be quiet 1b3) to cause quietness, pacify, allay
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: appease, idleness, (at, be at, be in, give) quiet(-ness), (be at, be in, give, have, take) rest, settle, be still. See also: Joshua 11:23; Psalms 76:9; Psalms 83:2.
אֵֽל
ʼêl
H410
"god"
N-ms
In the Bible, 'el means strength or power, and is often used to refer to God or false gods. It describes something or someone as mighty or powerful, like the Almighty. This concept is central to understanding the Bible's view of God.
Definition: : god 1) god, god-like one, mighty one 1a) mighty men, men of rank, mighty heroes 1b) angels 1c) god, false god, (demons, imaginations) 1d) God, the one true God, Jehovah 2) mighty things in nature 3) strength, power Also means: ": power" (el אֵל H0410L)
Usage: Occurs in 235 OT verses. KJV: God (god), [idiom] goodly, [idiom] great, idol, might(-y one), power, strong. Compare names in '-el.' See also: Genesis 14:18; Job 33:14; Psalms 5:5.
Study Notes — Psalms 83:2
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 83:2 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 83:2
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 83:2
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 83:2
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 83:2
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 83:2
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 83:2
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 83:2
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 83:2
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 83:2
- Sermons on Psalms 83:2
Context — O God, Be Not Silent
1O God, be not silent; be not speechless; be not still, O God.
2See how Your enemies rage, how Your foes have reared their heads.
3With cunning they scheme against Your people and conspire against those You cherish, 4saying, “Come, let us erase them as a nation; may the name of Israel be remembered no more.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 81:15 | Those who hate the LORD would feign obedience, and their doom would last forever. |
| 2 | Matthew 27:24 | When Pilate saw that he was accomplishing nothing, but that instead a riot was breaking out, he took water and washed his hands before the crowd. “I am innocent of this man’s blood, ” he said. “You bear the responsibility.” |
| 3 | Judges 8:28 | In this way Midian was subdued before the Israelites and did not raise its head again. So the land had rest for forty years in the days of Gideon, |
| 4 | Jeremiah 1:19 | They will fight against you but will never overcome you, since I am with you to deliver you,” declares the LORD. |
| 5 | Isaiah 17:12 | Alas, the tumult of many peoples; they rage like the roaring seas and clamoring nations; they rumble like the crashing of mighty waters. |
| 6 | 2 Kings 19:28 | Because your rage and arrogance against Me have reached My ears, I will put My hook in your nose and My bit in your mouth; I will send you back the way you came.’ |
| 7 | Daniel 5:20–23 | But when his heart became arrogant and his spirit was hardened with pride, he was deposed from his royal throne, and his glory was taken from him. He was driven away from mankind, and his mind was like that of a beast. He lived with the wild donkeys and ate grass like an ox, and his body was drenched with the dew of heaven until he acknowledged that the Most High God rules over the kingdom of mankind, setting over it whom He wishes. But you his son, O Belshazzar, have not humbled your heart, even though you knew all this. Instead, you have exalted yourself against the Lord of heaven. The vessels from His house were brought to you, and as you drank wine from them with your nobles, wives, and concubines, you praised your gods of silver and gold, bronze and iron, wood and stone, which cannot see or hear or understand. But you have failed to glorify the God who holds in His hand your very breath and all your ways. |
| 8 | Psalms 74:23 | Do not disregard the clamor of Your adversaries, the uproar of Your enemies that ascends continually. |
| 9 | Acts 16:22 | The crowd joined in the attack against Paul and Silas, and the magistrates ordered that they be stripped and beaten with rods. |
| 10 | Isaiah 37:29 | Because your rage and arrogance against Me have reached My ears, I will put My hook in your nose and My bit in your mouth; I will send you back the way you came.’ |
Psalms 83:2 Summary
This verse is saying that God's enemies are being very bold and open in their opposition to Him. It's like they are standing up and saying, 'We don't care about God, and we're going to do what we want!' This is similar to what we see in Psalms 2:1-3, where the enemies of God take their stand against Him. But even though God's enemies are raging against Him, we can trust that He sees what's going on and will defend His people, as in Psalms 121:4 and Isaiah 41:10. We can have confidence in God's power and protection, just like the psalmist does in this verse.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for God's enemies to 'rage' and 'rear their heads'?
This phrase suggests that God's enemies are openly and boldly opposing Him, much like the enemies of God in Psalms 2:1-3, who take their stand against the Lord and His anointed. This kind of defiance is also seen in Romans 1:28-32, where people suppress the truth and exchanges it for a lie.
Who are the enemies and foes being referred to in this verse?
The enemies and foes in this verse are likely those who oppose God's people, Israel, as seen in the surrounding context of Psalms 83:3-4. This could include nations or individuals who seek to harm or destroy God's people, similar to the enemies of God's people in Exodus 1:8-10 and Esther 3:6.
Why is it important for God to see the rage of His enemies?
It's essential for God to be aware of the rage of His enemies because it allows Him to take action and defend His people, as seen in Deuteronomy 32:27 and Isaiah 37:16. This also shows that God is not distant or uninvolved, but rather, He is actively engaged in the lives of His people, as in Psalms 121:4 and Hebrews 4:13.
How can we apply this verse to our own lives as believers?
As believers, we can apply this verse by recognizing that our enemies are not just flesh and blood, but also spiritual forces of darkness, as in Ephesians 6:12. We can trust that God sees the rage of our enemies and will defend us, just as He defends His people in Psalms 83, and we can pray for God's protection and deliverance, as in Psalms 140:1-3 and 2 Thessalonians 3:3.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I have seen God's enemies rage against Him in my own life or in the world around me?
- How can I trust God to defend me against the rage of His enemies, and what does this mean for my daily life?
- In what ways can I be a part of God's plan to defend His people and oppose the enemies of God, as in Psalms 83:4 and Esther 4:14?
- What does it mean for me to 'rear my head' against God, and how can I ensure that I am not opposing Him in my thoughts, words, or actions, as in Romans 13:2 and James 4:6-10?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 83:2
For, lo, thine enemies make a tumult,.... Or "a noise" (d): wicked men are commonly noisy, roaring out their blasphemies against God, belching out oaths and curses, and breathing threatenings and
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 83:2
For, lo, thine enemies make a tumult: and they that hate thee have lifted up the head. For, lo, thine enemies make a tumult.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 83:2
Thine enemies; they are not only enemies to us thy people, but also to thy will, and name, and glory. Make a tumult; or, make a tumultuous noise, both with their tongues reproaching thee and threatening us, and with their arms. Have lift up the head; are grown potent, and insolent, and scornful.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 83:2
Psalms 83:2 For, lo, thine enemies make a tumult: and they that hate thee have lifted up the head.Ver. 2. For, lo, thine enemies make a tumult] Concurrunt magno impetu, conatu, et ardore, Thine, because ours; for there is a league offensive and defensive between God and his people; the Church must, therefore, needs be invincible, because God is so. Have lifted up the head] Being insolent and confident, they bear their noses high in the air, uttering loud and lofty language; as did Rabshakeh, sent by Sennacherib, 2 Kings 18:17, to which times some refer this psalm, as others to those of Jehoshaphat, 2 Chronicles 20:1-2 (Kimchi).
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 83:2
(2) Make a tumult.—Literally, roar like the sea. So (correctly) LXX. and Vulg. (See Psalms 46:3.)
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 83:2
Verse 2. Thine enemies make a tumult] They are not merely the enemies of thy people, but they are the enemies of thyself, thy worship, ordinances, and laws: "They make a tumult," they throng together. They - have lifted up the head.] They have made an irruption into the land of Judea, and encamped at En-gedi, by the Dead Sea, 2 Chronicles 20:1-2.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 83:2
2. make a tumult] A word denoting the uproar and tumult of a throng of people: the substantive for multitude, frequently used of a great army, is derived from it: cp. Psalms 46:3; Psalms 46:6; Isaiah 17:12; Isaiah 29:5; Isaiah 29:7-8; 2 Chronicles 20:2; 2 Chronicles 20:12; 2 Chronicles 20:15; 2 Chronicles 20:24. thine enemies … they that hate thee] For Israel’s enemies are Jehovah’s enemies: their plot to destroy His people is a plot to frustrate the purposes and put an end to the worship of Jehovah. Cp. against thee, Psalms 83:5; and Judges 5:31.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 83:2
For, lo, thine enemies make a tumult - Are excited; are aroused; are moving in a wild, furious, tumultuous manner, rushing on to the accomplishment of their designs. They come like rolling waves of the sea.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 83:2
2. Tumult—Uproar, a disorderly noise. In contrast to the silence of God, deprecated in Psalms 83:1.
Sermons on Psalms 83:2
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Dvd 33 the Theocratic Kingdom by Art Katz | This sermon emphasizes the importance of understanding the mystery of Israel's restoration and its inseparable connection to the establishment of God's rule on earth through a lite |
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The Significance of Israel 1980 by Lance Lambert | In this sermon, the preacher discusses a vision from the book of Daniel in which a son of man is given dominion and a kingdom that will never be destroyed. The preacher then connec |
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A Tour of Hell by Rolfe Barnard | This sermon delves into the concept of memory in hell, where individuals are tormented by memories of their past actions and opportunities for salvation they missed. It emphasizes |
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I Know What Your Calling Is by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the condition of a nation just before the judgment of God comes upon it. He highlights the presence of a conspiracy among the prophets, who ha |
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Pilate's Wife - Part 2 by John Piper | In this sermon, the preacher vividly describes the scene of Jesus' crucifixion and the emotional turmoil experienced by those who witnessed it. The preacher emphasizes the innocenc |
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Pilate's Wife - Part 3 by John Piper | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Pilate's wife, Claudia, and her encounter with Jesus. The sermon begins by emphasizing the power of God and how nothing can sta |
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I Am Barabbas and So Are You by Shane Idleman | This sermon delves into the profound story of Barabbas and Jesus in Matthew 27, highlighting the choice between darkness and light, sin and salvation. It emphasizes the substitutio |