Psalms 83:6
Psalms 83:6 in Multiple Translations
the tents of Edom and the Ishmaelites, of Moab and the Hagrites,
The tabernacles of Edom, and the Ishmaelites; of Moab, and the Hagarenes;
The tents of Edom and the Ishmaelites; Moab, and the Hagarenes;
The tents of Edom and the Ishmaelites; Moab and the Hagarites;
the people of Edom, the Ishmaelites, Moab, and the Hagirites;
The tabernacles of Edom, and the Ishmaelites, Moab and the Agarims:
Tents of Edom, and Ishmaelites, Moab, and the Hagarenes,
The tents of Edom and the Ishmaelites; Moab, and the Hagrites;
The tabernacles of Edom, and the Ishmaelites; of Moab, and the Hagarenes;
Blessed is the man whose help is from thee: in his heart he hath disposed to ascend by steps,
The people who have done that are the people of Edom region, the descendants of Ishmael who live on the east side of the Jordan River, the Moab people-group, the descendants of Hagar who also live on the east side of the Jordan River,
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Psalms 83:6 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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כִּ֤י
נוֹעֲצ֣וּ
לֵ֣ב
יַחְדָּ֑ו
עָ֝לֶ֗י/ךָ
בְּרִ֣ית
יִכְרֹֽתוּ
כִּ֤י
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
נוֹעֲצ֣וּ
yâʻats
H3289
to advise
V-Niphal-Perf-3cp
לֵ֣ב
lêb
H3820
heart
N-ms
יַחְדָּ֑ו
yachad
H3162
unitedness
Adv
עָ֝לֶ֗י/ךָ
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep | Suff
בְּרִ֣ית
bᵉrîyth
H1285
covenant
N-fs
יִכְרֹֽתוּ
kârath
H3772
to cut
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 83:6
כִּ֤י
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
נוֹעֲצ֣וּ
yâʻats
H3289
"to advise"
V-Niphal-Perf-3cp
This Hebrew word means to advise or counsel someone, like giving guidance or planning something. It is used in the Bible to describe people seeking advice or working together to make a plan. The KJV translates it as advise or counsel.
Definition: 1) to advise, consult, give counsel, counsel, purpose, devise, plan 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to advise, counsel, give counsel, consult 1a2) counsellor (participle) 1b) (Niphal) to consult together, exchange counsel, deliberate, counsel together 1c) (Hithpael) to conspire
Usage: Occurs in 73 OT verses. KJV: advertise, take advise, advise (well), consult, (give, take) counsel(-lor), determine, devise, guide, purpose. See also: Exodus 18:19; Job 26:3; Psalms 16:7.
לֵ֣ב
lêb
H3820
"heart"
N-ms
Leb refers to the heart, but also represents feelings, will, and intellect in the Bible. It is used figuratively to describe the center of something, and is often translated as heart or mind. Leb is a complex concept that encompasses emotions and thoughts.
Definition: 1) inner man, mind, will, heart, understanding 1a) inner part, midst 1a1) midst (of things) 1a2) heart (of man) 1a3) soul, heart (of man) 1a4) mind, knowledge, thinking, reflection, memory 1a5) inclination, resolution, determination (of will) 1a6) conscience 1a7) heart (of moral character) 1a8) as seat of appetites 1a9) as seat of emotions and passions 1a10) as seat of courage
Usage: Occurs in 552 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] care for, comfortably, consent, [idiom] considered, courag(-eous), friend(-ly), ((broken-), (hard-), (merry-), (stiff-), (stout-), double) heart(-ed), [idiom] heed, [idiom] I, kindly, midst, mind(-ed), [idiom] regard(-ed), [idiom] themselves, [idiom] unawares, understanding, [idiom] well, willingly, wisdom. See also: Genesis 6:5; 2 Samuel 13:33; Psalms 4:8.
יַחְדָּ֑ו
yachad
H3162
"unitedness"
Adv
This adverb means together, describing people doing something in unity, like in Psalm 133:1.
Definition: 1) union, unitedness
Usage: Occurs in 139 OT verses. KJV: alike, at all (once), both, likewise, only, (al-) together, withal. See also: Genesis 13:6; Psalms 62:10; Psalms 2:2.
עָ֝לֶ֗י/ךָ
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep | Suff
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.
בְּרִ֣ית
bᵉrîyth
H1285
"covenant"
N-fs
A covenant is a promise or agreement between people or between God and people, like a treaty or alliance. It is first mentioned in the Bible in Genesis, where God makes a covenant with Abraham. This concept is central to the Bible.
Definition: 1) covenant, alliance, pledge 1a) between men 1a1) treaty, alliance, league (man to man) 1a2) constitution, ordinance (monarch to subjects) 1a3) agreement, pledge (man to man) 1a4) alliance (of friendship) 1a5) alliance (of marriage) 1b) between God and man 1b1) alliance (of friendship) 1b2) covenant (divine ordinance with signs or pledges) 2) (phrases) 2a) covenant making 2b) covenant keeping 2c) covenant violation
Usage: Occurs in 264 OT verses. KJV: confederacy, (con-) feder(-ate), covenant, league. See also: Genesis 6:18; Judges 20:27; Psalms 25:10.
יִכְרֹֽתוּ
kârath
H3772
"to cut"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
This Hebrew word means to cut or destroy something, but it also has a special meaning related to making a covenant or agreement. In Genesis 15:18, God makes a covenant with Abram, symbolized by cutting animals in half, showing the seriousness of the promise. This word is used to describe important agreements and alliances.
Definition: : cut/fell 1) to cut, cut off, cut down, cut off a body part, cut out, eliminate, kill, cut a covenant 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to cut off 1a1a) to cut off a body part, behead 1a2) to cut down 1a3) to hew 1a4) to cut or make a covenant 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be cut off 1b2) to be cut down 1b3) to be chewed 1b4) to be cut off, fail 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to be cut off 1c2) to be cut down 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cut off 1d2) to cut off, destroy 1d3) to cut down, destroy 1d4) to take away 1d5) to permit to perish 1e) (Hophal) cut off
Usage: Occurs in 280 OT verses. KJV: be chewed, be con-(feder-) ate, covenant, cut (down, off), destroy, fail, feller, be freed, hew (down), make a league (covenant), [idiom] lose, perish, [idiom] utterly, [idiom] want. See also: Genesis 9:11; 1 Samuel 24:6; Psalms 12:4.
Study Notes — Psalms 83:6
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 83:6 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 83:6
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 83:6
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 83:6
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 83:6
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 83:6
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 83:6
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 83:6
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 83:6
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 83:6
- Sermons on Psalms 83:6
Context — O God, Be Not Silent
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. 8Even Assyria has joined them, lending strength to the sons of Lot. SelahCross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 1 Chronicles 5:10 | During the days of Saul they waged war against the Hagrites, who were defeated at their hands, and they occupied the homes of the Hagrites throughout the region east of Gilead. |
| 2 | 2 Chronicles 20:1 | After this, the Moabites and Ammonites, together with some of the Meunites, came to make war against Jehoshaphat. |
| 3 | Psalms 137:7 | Remember, O LORD, the sons of Edom on the day Jerusalem fell: “Destroy it,” they said, “tear it down to its foundations!” |
| 4 | 2 Chronicles 20:10–11 | And now, here are the men of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir, whom You did not let Israel invade when they came out of the land of Egypt; but Israel turned away from them and did not destroy them. See how they are repaying us by coming to drive us out of the possession that You gave us as an inheritance. |
| 5 | 1 Chronicles 5:19–20 | They waged war against the Hagrites, as well as Jetur, Naphish, and Nodab. And because they cried out to God in battle, they were helped against their enemies, and the Hagrites and all their allies were delivered into their hands. Because they put their trust in God, He answered their prayers. |
| 6 | Genesis 25:12–18 | This is the account of Abraham’s son Ishmael, whom Hagar the Egyptian, Sarah’s maidservant, bore to Abraham. These are the names of the sons of Ishmael in the order of their birth: Nebaioth the firstborn of Ishmael, then Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam, Mishma, Dumah, Massa, Hadad, Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah. These were the sons of Ishmael, and these were their names by their villages and encampments—twelve princes of their tribes. Ishmael lived a total of 137 years. Then he breathed his last and died, and was gathered to his people. Ishmael’s descendants settled from Havilah to Shur, which is near the border of Egypt as you go toward Asshur. And they lived in hostility toward all their brothers. |
Psalms 83:6 Summary
[This verse, Psalms 83:6, lists several nations and groups that have joined together to oppose Israel and God's people. In simple terms, it's like a big team of nations working together against God's team. As seen in Psalms 83:5, these nations are unified in their plot against Israel, and this verse highlights the extent of their alliance. We can find comfort in knowing that God is in control, as stated in Psalms 47:8 and Psalms 96:10, and that He is our strength and shield, as mentioned in Psalms 28:7.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the Ishmaelites mentioned in Psalms 83:6?
The Ishmaelites are the descendants of Ishmael, the son of Abraham and Hagar, as mentioned in Genesis 16:15 and Genesis 25:12-18. They are also referred to as a group that often interacted with the Israelites throughout the Old Testament.
What is the significance of Edom in the Bible?
Edom, also known as Esau, is a nation that descended from Esau, the brother of Jacob, as seen in Genesis 25:30 and Genesis 36:1-43. Edom's relationship with Israel is complex, with periods of conflict and cooperation, as mentioned in Deuteronomy 2:4-6 and 1 Kings 11:14-22.
Who are the Hagrites and what is their role in this passage?
The Hagrites are a group mentioned in 1 Chronicles 5:10 and 1 Chronicles 5:19-22, where they are associated with the half-tribe of Manasseh and their conflicts with the Israelites. In Psalms 83:6, they are listed among the nations that have formed an alliance against Israel.
Why does this verse list various nations and groups?
This verse lists various nations to emphasize the widespread opposition to Israel and God's people, highlighting the unified effort against them, as stated in Psalms 83:5, and setting the stage for God's response to their plotting, as seen in the rest of Psalms 83.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about the nature of opposition to God's people, and how can we apply this understanding to our own lives?
- How does the listing of various nations and groups in this verse relate to the concept of spiritual warfare, as discussed in Ephesians 6:10-18?
- In what ways can we, as believers, find comfort and strength in God's sovereignty over the nations, as declared in Psalms 47:8 and Psalms 96:10?
- What does this verse teach us about the importance of unity among God's people, especially in the face of opposition, as emphasized in Psalms 133:1 and Acts 4:32?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 83:6
The tabernacles of Edom, c] Or the Idumeans, as the Targum the posterity of Esau, who, with the rest that joined with them, hereafter mentioned, and made the confederate army, brought their tents
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 83:6
The tabernacles of Edom, and the Ishmaelites; of Moab, and the Hagarenes; The tabernacles of Edom, and the Ishmaelites; of Moab, and the Hagarenes.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 83:6
The tabernacles, put for the people dwelling in them, as . Edom; called the children of Seir, 2 Chronicles 20. The Ishmaelites; some of the posterity of Ishmael, called by their father’ s name, as others of them are supposed by divers to be called Hagarenes, from their grandmother Hagar. See ,20.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 83:6
Psalms 83:6 The tabernacles of Edom, and the Ishmaelites; of Moab, and the Hagarenes;Ver. 6. The tabernacles of Edom, and the Ishmaelites, &c.] Exercitu ex variis gentibus conflato, at odds among themselves, and yet well agreed for a mischief to the Church, who might ever well say, as the hare in Martial, In me omnis terraeque aviumque marisque rapina est; Forsitan et coeli, si canis astra tenet. As dogs, fighting and intertearing one another, can give over and join together to follow the harmless hare that passeth by them; so here. If Manasseh be against Ephraim, and Ephraim against Manasseh, yet they will be both against Judah. And the Hagarenes] Who came also of Hagar, as well as the Ishmaelites; but were a distinct people, and would be called Saracens, from Sarah, the freewoman, for honour’ sake, as if the promises made to Abraham and Sarah had belonged to them (Saracens, in Arabic, is thieves). Ptolemy maketh mention of the Saracens, and placeth in Arabia, the seat of the Hagarenes, where there is also a city called Agra, of Hagar, likely. Aben Ezra saith they came of Hagar, by another husband. The Chaldee calleth them Hungarians.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 83:6
(6-8) In the enumeration of the confederate powers, the psalmist seems to follow a geographical order. He first glances southwards and eastwards, then turns to the west, and, finally, to the north.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 83:6
Verse 6. The tabernacles of Edom] The tents of these different people are seen in the grand encampment. Tents are probably mentioned because it seas the custom of some of these people, particularly the Ishmaelites, to live a migratory or wandering life; having no fixed habitation, but always abiding in tents. Their posterity remain to the present day, and act and live in the same manner. Hagarenes] These people dwelt on the east of Gilead; and were nearly destroyed in the days of Saul, being totally expelled from their country, 1 Chronicles 5:10, but afterwards recovered some strength and consequence; but where they dwelt after their expulsion by the Israelites is not known.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 83:6
6. The tabernacles &c.] The tents of Edom and the Ishmaelites, i.e. the nomadic Edomites and Ishmaelites who dwell in tents. Cp. Habakkuk 3:7. of Moab] Omit of.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 83:6
The tabernacles of Edom - The tents of Edom; meaning here, the dwellers in those tents, that is, the Edomites.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 83:6
6. The tabernacles of Edom—The military tents of Edom. On Edom see on Psalms 60:9. Ishmaelites—From Ishmael, son of Abraham.Genesis 16:11.
Sermons on Psalms 83:6
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No Compromise by Ken Miller | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the unpredictability and troubles of the world we live in, but also highlights the hope of a future where everything will be set right. The |
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Worship Is a Weapon by Shane Idleman | Shane Idleman emphasizes the power of worship as a weapon against spiritual darkness, urging believers to engage in fervent worship and prayer during times of crisis. He draws para |
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The Gifts of the Spirit by Art Katz | Art Katz emphasizes the critical role of the gifts of the Spirit in the life of the church, using the example of Jehaziel's prophecy in 2 Chronicles 20:1-30 to illustrate how these |
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Psalm 137 by Henry Law | Henry Law preaches on the lament of the captive Jews in Babylon, expressing their deep sorrow and longing for Zion. Despite being mocked by their captors to sing songs of Zion, the |
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He Put Garrisons in Edom; and All the Edomites by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer explores the relationship between Edom and Israel, symbolizing the ongoing struggle between the flesh and the spirit. He emphasizes that, like Edom's repeated attempts t |
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Epistle 338 by George Fox | George Fox encourages believers to be courageous in their faith and to uphold the truth of Jesus, emphasizing that they should not fear human wrath but rather honor the Lord. He re |
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(Genesis) Genesis 25:1-2 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on Genesis chapter 25, which covers the death of Abraham and the generations of Ishmael and Isaac. The chapter also highlights the birth of Jaco |