Psalms 83:5
Psalms 83:5 in Multiple Translations
For with one mind they plot together, they form an alliance against You—
For they have consulted together with one consent: they are confederate against thee:
For they have consulted together with one consent; Against thee do they make a covenant:
For they have all come to an agreement; they are all joined together against you:
They all agree in their conspiracy; they've made a treaty together to attack you—
For they haue consulted together in heart, and haue made a league against thee:
For they consulted in heart together, Against Thee a covenant they make,
For they have conspired together with one mind. They form an alliance against you.
For they have consulted together with one consent: they are confederate against thee,
Blessed are they that dwell in thy house, O Lord: they shall praise thee for ever and ever.
They have agreed on what they want to do to destroy Israel, and they have formed an alliance against you.
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Psalms 83:5 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אָמְר֗וּ
לְ֭כוּ
וְ/נַכְחִידֵ֣/ם
מִ/גּ֑וֹי
וְ/לֹֽא
יִזָּכֵ֖ר
שֵֽׁם
יִשְׂרָאֵ֣ל
עֽוֹד
אָמְר֗וּ
ʼâmar
H559
to say
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
לְ֭כוּ
yâlak
H3212
to walk
V-Qal-Impv-2mp
וְ/נַכְחִידֵ֣/ם
kâchad
H3582
to hide
Conj | V-Hiphil-Imperf-1cp | Suff
מִ/גּ֑וֹי
gôwy
H1471
Gentile
Prep | N-ms
וְ/לֹֽא
lôʼ
H3808
not
Conj | Part
יִזָּכֵ֖ר
zâkar
H2142
to remember
V-Niphal-Imperf-3ms
שֵֽׁם
shêm
H8034
name
N-ms
יִשְׂרָאֵ֣ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
Israel
N-proper
עֽוֹד
ʻôwd
H5750
still
Adv
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 83:5
אָמְר֗וּ
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
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.
לְ֭כוּ
yâlak
H3212
"to walk"
V-Qal-Impv-2mp
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.
וְ/נַכְחִידֵ֣/ם
kâchad
H3582
"to hide"
Conj | V-Hiphil-Imperf-1cp | Suff
Kachad means to hide or conceal, and can also mean to destroy or cut off. It is used to describe being hidden or effaced.
Definition: 1) to hide, conceal, cut off, cut down, make desolate, kick 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to be hidden 1a2) to be effaced, be destroyed, be cut off 1b) (Piel) to cover, hide 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to hide 1c2) to efface, annihilate
Usage: Occurs in 30 OT verses. KJV: conceal, cut down (off), desolate, hide. See also: Genesis 47:18; Job 22:20; Psalms 40:11.
מִ/גּ֑וֹי
gôwy
H1471
"Gentile"
Prep | N-ms
This word refers to a Gentile, someone who is not Hebrew or Israeli. It can also describe a large group of animals or a nation of people, emphasizing their unity and shared identity.
Definition: 1) nation, people 1a) nation, people 1a1) usually of non-Hebrew people 1a2) of descendants of Abraham 1a3) of Israel 1b) of swarm of locusts, other animals (fig.) 1c) Goyim? = "nations" Also named: ethnos (ἔθνος "Gentiles" G1484)
Usage: Occurs in 511 OT verses. KJV: Gentile, heathen, nation, people. See also: Genesis 10:5; Judges 4:16; Psalms 2:1.
וְ/לֹֽא
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Conj | Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
יִזָּכֵ֖ר
zâkar
H2142
"to remember"
V-Niphal-Imperf-3ms
To remember means to recall or mark something, like God remembering his covenant with Abraham in Genesis 9:1 and Exodus 2:24.
Definition: 1) to remember, recall, call to mind 1a) (Qal) to remember, recall 1b) (Niphal) to be brought to remembrance, be remembered, be thought of, be brought to mind 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to remember, remind 1c2) to cause to be remembered, keep in remembrance 1c3) to mention 1c4) to record 1c5) to make a memorial, make remembrance
Usage: Occurs in 223 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] burn (incense), [idiom] earnestly, be male, (make) mention (of), be mindful, recount, record(-er), remember, make to be remembered, bring (call, come, keep, put) to (in) remembrance, [idiom] still, think on, [idiom] well. See also: Genesis 8:1; Psalms 74:2; Psalms 8:5.
שֵֽׁם
shêm
H8034
"name"
N-ms
In the Bible, a name represents a person's identity, honor, and character, like God's name symbolizing His power and authority. It appears in Genesis and other books, often referring to God's name or a person's reputation. This concept is central to understanding biblical identity.
Definition: 1) name 1a) name 1b) reputation, fame, glory 1c) the Name (as designation of God) 1d) memorial, monument Aramaic equivalent: shum (שֻׁם "name" H8036)
Usage: Occurs in 771 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] base, (in-) fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report. See also: Genesis 2:11; Exodus 3:15; Deuteronomy 16:6.
יִשְׂרָאֵ֣ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
"Israel"
N-proper
Israel is the symbolic name of Jacob, also referring to his descendants. Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebekah, had 12 sons who became the tribes of Israel, as told in Genesis 25:26. His story is crucial to the Bible's narrative.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently § Israel = "God prevails" 1) the second name for Jacob given to him by God after his wrestling with the angel at Peniel 2) the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob 2a) the name of the nation until the death of Solomon and the split 2b) the name used and given to the northern kingdom consisting of the 10 tribes under Jeroboam; the southern kingdom was known as Judah 2c) the name of the nation after the return from exile
Usage: Occurs in 2231 OT verses. KJV: Israel. See also: Genesis 32:29; Exodus 13:18; Exodus 40:38.
עֽוֹד
ʻôwd
H5750
"still"
Adv
The word 'still' means something continues or happens again, like in Genesis 29:26 and Isaiah 2:11. It can also mean 'more' or 'additionally'.
Definition: subst 1) a going round, continuance adv 2) still, yet, again, besides 2a) still, yet (of continuance or persistence) 2b) still, yet, more (of addition or repetition) 2c) again 2d) still, moreover, besides Aramaic equivalent: od (עוֹד "still" H5751)
Usage: Occurs in 459 OT verses. KJV: again, [idiom] all life long, at all, besides, but, else, further(-more), henceforth, (any) longer, (any) more(-over), [idiom] once, since, (be) still, when, (good, the) while (having being), (as, because, whether, while) yet (within). See also: Genesis 4:25; Judges 9:37; 2 Chronicles 32:16.
Study Notes — Psalms 83:5
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- Psalms 83:5 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 83:5
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 83:5
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 83:5
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 83:5
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 83:5
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 83:5
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 83:5
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 83:5
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 83:5
- Sermons on Psalms 83:5
Context — O God, Be Not Silent
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.”
5For with one mind they plot together; they form an alliance against You—
6the tents of Edom and the Ishmaelites, of Moab and the Hagrites, 7of Gebal, Ammon, and Amalek, of Philistia with the people of Tyre.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 2:2 | The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together, against the LORD and against His Anointed One: |
| 2 | Revelation 17:13 | These kings have one purpose: to yield their power and authority to the beast. |
| 3 | Isaiah 8:9–10 | Huddle together, O peoples, and be shattered; pay attention, all you distant lands; prepare for battle, and be shattered; prepare for battle, and be shattered! Devise a plan, but it will be thwarted; state a proposal, but it will not happen. For God is with us. ” |
| 4 | Revelation 19:19 | Then I saw the beast and the kings of the earth with their armies assembled to wage war against the One seated on the horse, and against His army. |
| 5 | Isaiah 7:2 | When it was reported to the house of David that Aram was in league with Ephraim, the hearts of Ahaz and his people trembled like trees in the forest shaken by the wind. |
| 6 | Proverbs 21:30 | There is no wisdom, no understanding, no counsel that can prevail against the LORD. |
| 7 | John 11:47–53 | Then the chief priests and Pharisees convened the Sanhedrin and said, “What are we to do? This man is performing many signs. If we let Him go on like this, everyone will believe in Him, and then the Romans will come and take away both our place and our nation.” But one of them, named Caiaphas, who was high priest that year, said to them, “You know nothing at all! You do not realize that it is better for you that one man die for the people than that the whole nation perish.” Caiaphas did not say this on his own. Instead, as high priest that year, he was prophesying that Jesus would die for the nation, and not only for the nation, but also for the scattered children of God, to gather them together into one. So from that day on they plotted to kill Him. |
| 8 | Isaiah 7:5–7 | For Aram, along with Ephraim and the son of Remaliah, has plotted your ruin, saying: ‘Let us invade Judah, terrorize it, and divide it among ourselves. Then we can install the son of Tabeal over it as king.’ But this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘It will not arise; it will not happen. |
| 9 | Joshua 10:3–5 | Therefore Adoni-zedek king of Jerusalem sent word to Hoham king of Hebron, Piram king of Jarmuth, Japhia king of Lachish, and Debir king of Eglon, saying, “Come up and help me. We will attack Gibeon, because they have made peace with Joshua and the Israelites.” So the five kings of the Amorites—the kings of Jerusalem, Hebron, Jarmuth, Lachish, and Eglon—joined forces and advanced with all their armies. They camped before Gibeon and made war against it. |
| 10 | 2 Samuel 10:6–8 | When the Ammonites realized that they had become a stench to David, they hired twenty thousand Aramean foot soldiers from Beth-rehob and Zoba, as well as a thousand men from the king of Maacah and twelve thousand men from Tob. On hearing this, David sent Joab and the entire army of mighty men. The Ammonites marched out and arrayed themselves for battle at the entrance of the city gate, while the Arameans of Zobah and Rehob and the men of Tob and Maacah were by themselves in the open country. |
Psalms 83:5 Summary
This verse means that the enemies of God are working together to oppose Him, with a united purpose to destroy His people. This is not just a historical event, but a spiritual reality that still exists today, as we see in Ephesians 6:12. However, as believers, we can trust in God's power and sovereignty to protect and deliver us, as seen in Psalms 23:4. We can also align our minds with God's will by studying His word and praying for His guidance, as seen in Romans 12:2.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to plot together with one mind?
In Psalms 83:5, plotting together with one mind means that the enemies of God have a unified purpose to oppose Him, much like the tower of Babel in Genesis 11:1-9 where people came together against God's will.
Why do the nations form an alliance against God?
The nations form an alliance against God because they are opposed to His people and His ways, as seen in Psalms 2:1-3 where the nations rage against the Lord and His Anointed.
Is this verse still relevant today?
Yes, this verse is still relevant today as there are still many who oppose God and His people, just as it is written in Ephesians 6:12 that we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.
How should believers respond to this verse?
Believers should respond to this verse by trusting in God's sovereignty and power, as seen in Psalms 37:1-7, and by praying for God's protection and deliverance, as seen in Psalms 140:1-12.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I may be unknowingly plotting against God in my own life?
- How can I ensure that my mind is aligned with God's will, rather than opposing Him?
- In what ways can I stand in solidarity with God's people, who are facing opposition and persecution?
- What does it mean for me to 'form an alliance' with God, and how can I do that in my daily life?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 83:5
For they have consulted together with one consent,.... Or "heart" (e); wicked men are cordial to one another, and united in their counsels against the people of God, and his interest: whatever things
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 83:5
For they have consulted together with one consent: they are confederate against thee: For they have, consulted together with one consent - Hebrew, 'with the heart unanimously' (Psalms 64:5-6),
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 83:5
They have laid aside all their private quarrels and animosities, and agreed together against thee.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 83:5
Psalms 83:5 For they have consulted together with one consent: they are confederate against thee:Ver. 5. They have consulted together with one consent] Heb. with one heart, concorditer, as if they had all but one heart. This was not unity, but conspiracy; such as is that of Papists, Revelation 17:13-14. They are confederate against thee] Heb. They have stricken a covenant, viz. with oaths and solemn ceremonies, cutting the sacrifice in twain, and passing between the parts thereof, as Jeremiah 34:18. - caesa iungebant foedera porca (Virg. Æneid. 8).
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 83:5
(5) They are confederate.—Literally, they have cut a covenant, from the custom described in Genesis 15:17. (Comp. the Greek δρκιατέμνειν.) Against thee.—God and “His hidden ones” are one, a truth preparing the way for that grander truth of the identification of the Son of man with all needing help or pity in Matthew 25
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 83:5
Verse 5. They have consulted together with one consent] With a united heart, לב יחדו leb yachdav, Their heart and soul are in the work. They are confederate against thee] "They have made a covenant," ברית יכריתו berith yachrithu, "they have cut the covenant sacrifice." They have slain an animal, divided him in twain, and passed between the pieces of the victim; and have thus bound themselves to accomplish their purpose.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 83:5
5–8. An enumeration of the confederate peoples. From the southeast come the Edomites, who inhabited the mountainous region between the Dead Sea and the Gulf of Akaba, and the Ishmaelites, who roamed over the deserts from the borders of Egypt to the north-west shore of the Persian Gulf (Genesis 25:18): from the east of the Dead Sea come the Moabites, and from the north-east the Hagarenes or Hagrites who lived in the neighbourhood of the Hauran, east of Gilead (1 Chronicles 5:10; 1 Chronicles 5:19-20);—they are mentioned in the inscriptions of Sennacherib along with the Nabatheans. Gebal is not the Gebal of Eze 27:9 to the north of Tyre (Byblus), but the northern part of the mountains of Edom, southward of the Dead Sea, a district known to Pliny as Gebalene. The Ammonites, ancient and bitter foes of Israel, come from their home beyond the Jordan, the Amalekites from the southern deserts between the Arabah and the Mediterranean. The maritime states of the Philistines on the west and Tyre on the north have joined them, and even the remote Assyria sends a contingent to support the confederacy.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 83:5
For they have consulted together with one consent - Margin, as in Hebrew, heart. There is no division in their counsels on this subject. They have one desire - one purpose - in regard to the matter.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 83:5
5. Consulted together with one consent—Hebrew, Consulted with the heart, showing their earnestness and unanimity. The enemies of the Church are well agreed on the one point—enmity to God.
Sermons on Psalms 83:5
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Psalm 83 by Henry Law | Henry Law preaches about the power of faith in prayer, urging believers to approach the mercy-seat boldly and persistently, seeking God's intervention against His enemies. The enem |
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The Context of the Coming Kingdom by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of knowing God as the revelation of Jesus as king and the beauty of the kingdom. He criticizes the superficiality of worship a |
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God of the Nations - Part 1 by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the historical and ethnic background of the Slavic people who had become Muslims during an invasion four centuries ago. He highlights the warf |
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Matthew 2:1-8. the Wise Men's Arrival at Jerusalem. by Favell Lee Mortimer | Favell Lee Mortimer delves into the account of the wise men seeking the King of the Jews, highlighting the divine guidance through a star and the fulfillment of prophecies regardin |
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The Context of the Coming Kingdom - Part 2 by Art Katz | Art Katz emphasizes God's righteous judgment on nations, using Japan as a historical example of oppression and violence during World War II. He highlights the cosmic struggle betwe |
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Psalm 2 by Henry Law | Henry Law preaches about the futility of opposing the kingdom of Christ, established by the Father's power and eternal decree. Despite the heathen raging and people plotting in vai |
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1 John 5:1 by John Gill | John Gill emphasizes the significance of faith in Jesus as the Christ, which is essential for regeneration and love towards God and fellow believers. He explains that true belief i |