Psalms 83:8
Psalms 83:8 in Multiple Translations
Even Assyria has joined them, lending strength to the sons of Lot. Selah
Assur also is joined with them: they have holpen the children of Lot. Selah.
Assyria also is joined with them; They have helped the children of Lot. [Selah
Assur is joined with them; they have become the support of the children of Lot. (Selah.)
Assyria too has joined them, allied with the descendants of Lot. Selah.
Asshur also is ioyned with them: they haue bene an arme to the children of Lot. Selah.
Asshur also is joined with them, They have been an arm to sons of Lot. Selah.
Assyria also is joined with them. They have helped the children of Lot. Selah.
Assur also is joined with them: they have helped the children of Lot. Selah.
For the lawgiver shall give a blessing, they shall go from virtue to virtue: the God of gods shall be seen in Sion.
The people of Assyria have joined them; they are strong allies of the Moab and Ammon people-groups, who are descendants of Abraham’s nephew Lot. (Think about that!)
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Psalms 83:8 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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גְּבָ֣ל
וְ֭/עַמּוֹן
וַ/עֲמָלֵ֑ק
פְּ֝לֶ֗שֶׁת
עִם
יֹ֥שְׁבֵי
צֽוֹר
גְּבָ֣ל
Gᵉbâl
H1381
Gebal
N-proper
וְ֭/עַמּוֹן
ʻAmmôwn
H5983
Ammon
Conj | N-proper
וַ/עֲמָלֵ֑ק
ʻĂmâlêq
H6002
Amalek
Conj | N-proper
פְּ֝לֶ֗שֶׁת
Pᵉlesheth
H6429
Philistia
N-proper
עִם
ʻim
H5973
with
Prep
יֹ֥שְׁבֵי
yâshab
H3427
to dwell
V-Qal
צֽוֹר
Tsôr
H6865
Tyre
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 83:8
גְּבָ֣ל
Gᵉbâl
H1381
"Gebal"
N-proper
Gebal was also the name of a region in Idumaea, a mountainous area south of the Dead Sea. The name refers to a boundary or border. It is similar to another place called Gebal in Phoenicia.
Definition: Gebal = "a boundary" a mountainous area south of the Dead Sea Another spelling of ge.val (גְּבַל "Gebal" H1380)
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Gebal. See also: Psalms 83:8.
וְ֭/עַמּוֹן
ʻAmmôwn
H5983
"Ammon"
Conj | N-proper
Ammon refers to a son of Lot and his descendants, who lived in Transjordan. The Ammonites are mentioned in the Bible as a distinct people. They appear in the book of Genesis and are also referenced in the history of the Israelites.
Definition: § Ammon = "tribal" a people dwelling in Transjordan descended from Lot through Ben-ammi
Usage: Occurs in 98 OT verses. KJV: Ammon, Ammonites. See also: Genesis 19:38; 2 Samuel 11:1; Psalms 83:8.
וַ/עֲמָלֵ֑ק
ʻĂmâlêq
H6002
"Amalek"
Conj | N-proper
Amalek was a descendant of Esau and the ancestor of a tribe in southern Canaan. The Amalekites were enemies of the Israelites, as seen in the story of Exodus and 1 Samuel.
Definition: A man of the Edomites living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.36.12; son of: Eliphaz (H0464) and Timna (H8555); brother of: Teman (H8487), Omar (H0201), Zepho (H6825), Gatam (H1609), Kenaz (H7073) and Korah (H7141H) § Amalek = "dweller in a valley" 1) son of Eliphaz by his concubine Timnah, grandson of Esau, and progenitor of a tribe of people in southern Canaan 2) descendants of Amalek
Usage: Occurs in 37 OT verses. KJV: Amalek. See also: Genesis 36:12; Judges 10:12; Psalms 83:8.
פְּ֝לֶ֗שֶׁת
Pᵉlesheth
H6429
"Philistia"
N-proper
Philistia refers to a region in ancient Syria, also known as the land of the Philistines, where the Philistines lived. The name means land of sojourners, a place where people settled temporarily. This area is now part of Palestine.
Definition: Philistia = "land of sojourners" the general territory on the west coast of Canaan or the entire country of Palestine Also named: pe.lish.ti (פְּלִשְׁתִּי "Philistine" H6430G)
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: Palestina, Palestine, Philistia, Philistines. See also: Exodus 15:14; Psalms 108:10; Psalms 60:10.
עִם
ʻim
H5973
"with"
Prep
This Hebrew word means with or together, like when God is with his people in Exodus 33:14-15. It's used to describe accompaniment or association, and can also mean against or beside. The word is used to convey a sense of relationship or proximity between people or things.
Definition: 1) with 1a) with 1b) against 1c) toward 1d) as long as
Usage: Occurs in 919 OT verses. KJV: accompanying, against, and, as ([idiom] long as), before, beside, by (reason of), for all, from (among, between), in, like, more than, of, (un-) to, with(-al). See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 21:14; Deuteronomy 29:11.
יֹ֥שְׁבֵי
yâshab
H3427
"to dwell"
V-Qal
This verb means to sit or dwell, and can also mean to remain or abide. It's used in the Bible to describe people living in a place or staying with someone, like in the book of Genesis.
Definition: 1) to dwell, remain, sit, abide 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to sit, sit down 1a2) to be set 1a3) to remain, stay 1a4) to dwell, have one's abode 1b) (Niphal) to be inhabited 1c) (Piel) to set, place 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to sit 1d2) to cause to abide, set 1d3) to cause to dwell 1d4) to cause (cities) to be inhabited 1d5) to marry (give an dwelling to) 1e) (Hophal) 1e1) to be inhabited 1e2) to make to dwell Aramaic equivalent: ye.tiv (יְתִב "to dwell" H3488)
Usage: Occurs in 977 OT verses. KJV: (make to) abide(-ing), continue, (cause to, make to) dwell(-ing), ease self, endure, establish, [idiom] fail, habitation, haunt, (make to) inhabit(-ant), make to keep (house), lurking, [idiom] marry(-ing), (bring again to) place, remain, return, seat, set(-tle), (down-) sit(-down, still, -ting down, -ting (place) -uate), take, tarry. See also: Genesis 4:16; Leviticus 25:18; Joshua 13:6.
צֽוֹר
Tsôr
H6865
"Tyre"
N-proper
Tyre refers to a city on the Mediterranean coast, mentioned in the Bible as a major Phoenician city, translated as Tyre or Tyrus, meaning a rock. It appears in books like Matthew and Acts. The city was an important trade center.
Definition: § Tyre or Tyrus = "a rock" the Phoenician city on the Mediterranean coast
Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: Tyre, Tyrus. See also: Joshua 19:29; Jeremiah 27:3; Psalms 45:13.
Study Notes — Psalms 83:8
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- Psalms 83:8 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 83:8
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 83:8
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 83:8
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 83:8
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 83:8
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 83:8
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 83:8
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 83:8
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 83:8
- Sermons on Psalms 83:8
Context — O God, Be Not Silent
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. Selah
9Do to them as You did to Midian, as to Sisera and Jabin at the River Kishon, 10who perished at Endor and became like dung on the ground.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deuteronomy 2:9 | Then the LORD said to me, “Do not harass the Moabites or provoke them to war, for I will not give you any of their land, because I have given Ar to the descendants of Lot as their possession.” |
| 2 | Genesis 25:3 | Jokshan was the father of Sheba and Dedan. And the sons of Dedan were the Asshurites, the Letushites, and the Leummites. |
| 3 | 2 Kings 15:19 | Then Pul king of Assyria invaded the land, and Menahem gave Pul a thousand talents of silver in order to gain his support and strengthen his own grip on the kingdom. |
| 4 | Genesis 19:37–38 | The older daughter gave birth to a son and named him Moab. He is the father of the Moabites of today. The younger daughter also gave birth to a son, and she named him Ben-ammi. He is the father of the Ammonites of today. |
| 5 | Genesis 10:11 | From that land he went forth into Assyria, where he built Nineveh, Rehoboth-Ir, Calah, |
| 6 | Isaiah 33:2 | O LORD, be gracious to us! We wait for You. Be our strength every morning and our salvation in time of trouble. |
Psalms 83:8 Summary
[Psalms 83:8 tells us that even the powerful nation of Assyria has joined forces with the sons of Lot, which includes the Moabites and Ammonites, to stand against God's people. This is a reminder that, as believers, we are not alone in our struggles, and that God is our ultimate defender, as seen in Psalms 46:1-5. Just as God delivered His people in the past, such as in the story of Midian in Judges 7:1-25, He can do the same for us today.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the sons of Lot mentioned in Psalms 83:8?
The sons of Lot refer to the descendants of Lot, Abraham's nephew, who settled in the region of Moab and Ammon, as mentioned in Genesis 19:30-38 and Deuteronomy 2:9.
Why is Assyria mentioned as joining the other nations in Psalms 83:8?
Assyria's involvement with the other nations may be a reference to their historical alliances and conquests, as seen in 2 Kings 15:29 and 2 Chronicles 28:20, where Assyria's power and influence are highlighted.
What is the significance of the word 'Selah' at the end of Psalms 83:8?
The word 'Selah' is a musical term that likely indicates a pause or reflection, as seen in other psalms like Psalms 3:2 and Psalms 24:6, where it invites the reader to ponder the significance of the preceding verse.
How does Psalms 83:8 relate to the overall message of the psalm?
Psalms 83:8 is part of a larger prayer for God's judgment and deliverance, as seen in verses like Psalms 83:9-10, where the psalmist asks God to deal with the enemy nations as He did in the past, such as in the stories of Midian and Sisera in Judges 4:15 and Judges 7:1-25.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean for nations to 'lend strength' to one another, and how can we see this happening in our world today?
- How can we, as believers, respond to the reality of evil alliances and conspiracies, as mentioned in Psalms 83:8?
- What can we learn from the historical accounts of Assyria's rise and fall, and how can we apply those lessons to our own lives and communities?
- In what ways can we, like the psalmist, cry out to God for deliverance and justice in the face of overwhelming opposition?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 83:8
Assur also is joined with them,.... Before mentioned, or Assyria, though at so great a distance from Israel, and unprovoked by them: according to R.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 83:8
Assur also is joined with them: they have holpen the children of Lot. Selah.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 83:8
Is joined with them in their counsels, and possibly with some of their forces, though not so openly and powerfully as afterwards. The children of Lot; Moab and Ammon, who were the principal parties in that war, 2 Chronicles 20, called here the children of Lot, to intimate their horrible degeneration from their pious progenitors.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 83:8
Psalms 83:8 Assur also is joined with them: they have holpen the children of Lot. Selah.Ver. 8. Assur also is joined with them] The Chaldee paraphraseth, Sennacherib, also the king of Asshur, &c. So doth the Turk, with the Church’ s enemies; howbeit, Italy is the mark he shooteth at; and the Protestants have the happiness (as also America) to be farther out of his way, and no part of his present aim, for the greatest part of them.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 83:8
(8) Assur.—For the more usual Ashur, Assyria. Some, however, think the Syria is here intended, that name being, in the view of the Greek writers, a corruption of Assyria. (“The Greeks call them Syrians, but the Barbarians Assyrians.”—Herod, vii., 63.) And even if etymologically incorrect, the error of the Greeks may have been consciously or unconsciously shared by the Jews, and the kingdom of the Seleucidæ be honoured by the name of the grander and more ancient power. They have holpen.—See margin. And for the importance of the form of the statement see Introduction. Children of Lot.—Ammon and Moab, who thus appear as the leaders of the confederacy.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 83:8
Verse 8. Assur also is joined] The Ammonites might have got those auxiliaries from beyond the Euphrates, against Jehosphaphat, as formerly they were brought against David. See 2 Samuel 10:16. They have holpen the children of Lot.] The Ammonites, who appear to have been the chief instigators in this war.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 83:8
8. Assur] Assyria. The mention of Assyria as an auxiliary of Moab and Ammon seems to imply that it was not yet a leading power, which would fall in with an early date for the Psalm. Assyria is not known to have come in contact with Israel until the reign of Jehu, who paid tribute to Shalmaneser II in b.c. 842. Still in the time of Jehoshaphat the Assyrians appear to have made conquests in Phoenicia and Syria, and the Ammonites might have procured help from them as they did from Syria at an earlier date (2 Samuel 10:6). If the Psalm belongs to the Persian or Maccabaean age, Assyria must stand for Persia or Syria. Theodoret suggests that the Samaritans, as Assyrian colonists, are meant. Lagarde, followed by Cheyne, cuts the knot by reading Geshur for Asshur (see 2 Samuel 3:3); but this petty Syrian kingdom would hardly be mentioned as an important ally. they have holpen] Lit. they have been an arm, i.e. a help. Cp. Isaiah 33:2. the children of Lot] The Moabites and Ammonites, who seem to be singled out as the leaders of the confederacy.
Cp. 2 Chronicles 20:1. The phrase occurs in Deuteronomy 2:9; Deuteronomy 2:19, the only other passages in O.T. outside of Genesis where Lot is mentioned. It points to the unbrotherly character of the hostility of these nations by recalling their common descent.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 83:8
Assur also is joined with them - Assyria. Assyria was on the northeast of Palestine. The conspirators had secured, it seems, the aid of this powerful kingdom, and they felt confident of success.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 83:8
8. Assur—Assyria. The Assyrians might have sent troops, or only encouraged the enterprise by approbation, or promise of ultimate interference if needed.
Sermons on Psalms 83:8
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When God Stops the Plundering by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the reasons why God rises up to deliver His people. The first reason is that God waits for us to forsake our confidence in our own power and |