Psalms 85:3
Psalms 85:3 in Multiple Translations
You withheld all Your fury; You turned from Your burning anger.
Thou hast taken away all thy wrath: thou hast turned thyself from the fierceness of thine anger.
Thou hast taken away all thy wrath; Thou hast turned thyself from the fierceness of thine anger.
You were no longer angry: you were turned from the heat of your wrath.
You took back your fury; you turned away from your fierce anger.
Thou hast withdrawen all thine anger, and hast turned backe from the fiercenes of thy wrath.
Thou hast gathered up all Thy wrath, Thou hast turned back from the fierceness of Thine anger.
You have taken away all your wrath. You have turned from the fierceness of your anger.
Thou hast taken away all thy wrath; thou hast turned thyself from the fierceness of thy anger.
Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I have cried to thee all the day.
You stopped being angry with us and turned away from severely punishing us.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 85:3
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Psalms 85:3 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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נָ֭שָׂאתָ
עֲוֺ֣ן
עַמֶּ֑/ךָ
כִּסִּ֖יתָ
כָל
חַטָּאתָ֣/ם
סֶֽלָה
נָ֭שָׂאתָ
nâsâʼ
H5375
to lift
V-Qal-Perf-2ms
עֲוֺ֣ן
ʻâvôn
H5771
iniquity
N-cs
עַמֶּ֑/ךָ
ʻam
H5971
Amaw
N-ms | Suff
כִּסִּ֖יתָ
kâçâh
H3680
to cover
V-Piel-Perf-2ms
כָל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
חַטָּאתָ֣/ם
chaṭṭâʼâh
H2403
sin
N-fs | Suff
סֶֽלָה
çelâh
H5542
Selah
Part
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 85:3
נָ֭שָׂאתָ
nâsâʼ
H5375
"to lift"
V-Qal-Perf-2ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to lift or raise something, and it's used in many ways, like lifting a burden or raising someone's status. It appears in books like Genesis and Isaiah, often talking about God lifting people up. It's about supporting or carrying something or someone.
Definition: : raise/take_up 1) to lift, bear up, carry, take 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to lift, lift up 1a2) to bear, carry, support, sustain, endure 1a3) to take, take away, carry off, forgive 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be lifted up, be exalted 1b2) to lift oneself up, rise up 1b3) to be borne, be carried 1b4) to be taken away, be carried off, be swept away 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to lift up, exalt, support, aid, assist 1c2) to desire, long (fig.) 1c3) to carry, bear continuously 1c4) to take, take away 1d) (Hithpael) to lift oneself up, exalt oneself 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to cause one to bear (iniquity) 1e2) to cause to bring, have brought
Usage: Occurs in 609 OT verses. KJV: accept, advance, arise, (able to, (armor), suffer to) bear(-er, up), bring (forth), burn, carry (away), cast, contain, desire, ease, exact, exalt (self), extol, fetch, forgive, furnish, further, give, go on, help, high, hold up, honorable ([phrase] man), lade, lay, lift (self) up, lofty, marry, magnify, [idiom] needs, obtain, pardon, raise (up), receive, regard, respect, set (up), spare, stir up, [phrase] swear, take (away, up), [idiom] utterly, wear, yield. See also: Genesis 4:13; Numbers 4:2; 1 Samuel 14:3.
עֲוֺ֣ן
ʻâvôn
H5771
"iniquity"
N-cs
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means moral evil or sin, like the kind God sees in people's hearts. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Psalms. This concept is key to understanding human nature.
Definition: : crime 1) perversity, depravity, iniquity, guilt or punishment of iniquity 1a) iniquity 1b) guilt of iniquity, guilt (as great), guilt (of condition) 1c) consequence of or punishment for iniquity
Usage: Occurs in 215 OT verses. KJV: fault, iniquity, mischeif, punishment (of iniquity), sin. See also: Genesis 4:13; Psalms 107:17; Psalms 18:24.
עַמֶּ֑/ךָ
ʻam
H5971
"Amaw"
N-ms | Suff
A people or nation is what this Hebrew word represents, like the nation of Israel in Exodus 33:13. It can also mean a tribe, troops, or attendants, and is used to describe a group of people gathered together. The word is often used to refer to the people of God.
Definition: This name means nation, people
Usage: Occurs in 1655 OT verses. KJV: folk, men, nation, people. See also: Genesis 11:6; Exodus 16:4; Leviticus 17:9.
כִּסִּ֖יתָ
kâçâh
H3680
"to cover"
V-Piel-Perf-2ms
To cover something means to fill up hollows or hide something from view, as seen in many biblical stories. This verb is used in various forms throughout the Bible, such as to cover oneself with clothing or to conceal something for protection. It can also mean to overwhelm or spread over something.
Definition: 1) to cover, conceal, hide 1a) (Qal) conceal, covered (participle) 1b) (Niphal) to be covered 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to cover, clothe 1c2) to cover, conceal 1c3) to cover (for protection) 1c4) to cover over, spread over 1c5) to cover, overwhelm 1d) (Pual) 1d1) to be covered 1d2) to be clothed 1e) (Hithpael) to cover oneself, clothe oneself
Usage: Occurs in 149 OT verses. KJV: clad self, close, clothe, conceal, cover (self), (flee to) hide, overwhelm. Compare H3780 (כָּשָׂה). See also: Genesis 7:19; Psalms 32:1; Psalms 32:5.
כָל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
חַטָּאתָ֣/ם
chaṭṭâʼâh
H2403
"sin"
N-fs | Suff
This word describes sin, guilt, or punishment for sin, and also the sacrifice or purification made to atone for it. It is used in the Bible to describe the consequences and solutions for sin. The KJV translates it as 'punishment' or 'sin'.
Definition: sin, sinful thing
Usage: Occurs in 270 OT verses. KJV: punishment (of sin), purifying(-fication for sin), sin(-ner, offering). See also: Genesis 4:7; Numbers 12:11; Psalms 25:7.
סֶֽלָה
çelâh
H5542
"Selah"
Part
Selah is a musical term in the Bible that signals a pause or interruption in the music, like a rest in a song, often used in Psalms. It is a technical term that sets a moment for reflection and contemplation, as seen in Psalm 3:2.
Definition: § 1) to lift up, exalt 1a) Selah 1a1) a technical musical term probably showing accentuation, pause, interruption
Usage: Occurs in 74 OT verses. KJV: Selah. See also: Psalms 3:3; Psalms 62:5; Psalms 3:5.
Study Notes — Psalms 85:3
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 85:3 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 85:3
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 85:3
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 85:3
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 85:3
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 85:3
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 85:3
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 85:3
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 85:3
- Sermons on Psalms 85:3
Context — You Showed Favor to Your Land
1You showed favor to Your land, O LORD; You restored Jacob from captivity.
2You forgave the iniquity of Your people; You covered all their sin. Selah
3You withheld all Your fury; You turned from Your burning anger.
4Restore us, O God of our salvation, and put away Your displeasure toward us. 5Will You be angry with us forever? Will You draw out Your anger to all generations?Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 106:23 | So He said He would destroy them— had not Moses His chosen one stood before Him in the breach to divert His wrath from destroying them. |
| 2 | Deuteronomy 13:17 | Nothing devoted to destruction shall cling to your hands, so that the LORD will turn from His fierce anger, grant you mercy, show you compassion, and multiply you as He swore to your fathers, |
| 3 | Jonah 3:9 | Who knows? God may turn and relent; He may turn from His fierce anger, so that we will not perish.” |
| 4 | Isaiah 12:1 | In that day you will say: “O LORD, I will praise You. Although You were angry with me, Your anger has turned away, and You have comforted me. |
| 5 | Psalms 78:38 | And yet He was compassionate; He forgave their iniquity and did not destroy them. He often restrained His anger and did not unleash His full wrath. |
| 6 | Isaiah 6:7 | And with it he touched my mouth and said: “Now that this has touched your lips, your iniquity is removed and your sin is atoned for.” |
| 7 | Exodus 32:11–12 | But Moses sought the favor of the LORD his God, saying, “O LORD, why does Your anger burn against Your people, whom You brought out of the land of Egypt with great power and a mighty hand? Why should the Egyptians declare, ‘He brought them out with evil intent, to kill them in the mountains and wipe them from the face of the earth’? Turn from Your fierce anger and relent from doing harm to Your people. |
| 8 | Exodus 32:22 | “Do not be enraged, my lord,” Aaron replied. “You yourself know that the people are intent on evil. |
| 9 | Isaiah 54:7–10 | “For a brief moment I forsook you, but with great compassion I will bring you back. In a surge of anger I hid My face from you for a moment, but with everlasting kindness I will have compassion on you,” says the LORD your Redeemer. “For to Me this is like the days of Noah, when I swore that the waters of Noah would never again cover the earth. So I have sworn that I will not be angry with you or rebuke you. Though the mountains may be removed and the hills may be shaken, My loving devotion will not depart from you, and My covenant of peace will not be broken,” says the LORD, who has compassion on you. |
| 10 | John 1:29 | The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! |
Psalms 85:3 Summary
[This verse means that God chose not to be angry with His people, and instead showed them kindness and mercy. This is like when a parent forgives their child and gives them another chance, as seen in Psalms 103:13-14. God's love and mercy are always available to us, and we can trust Him to be faithful and true to His promises, just like it says in Lamentations 3:22-23.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for God to withhold His fury?
This means that God chose not to pour out His full anger on His people, instead showing them mercy and compassion, as seen in Psalms 103:8-10, where it says God is slow to anger and abounding in lovingkindness.
How does God's turning from burning anger relate to our daily lives?
This reminds us that God's anger is not like human anger, but is instead a call to repentance, as seen in Romans 2:4, where it says God's kindness leads us to repentance.
Is God's fury and anger the same as human anger?
No, God's anger is a righteous response to sin, whereas human anger is often selfish and destructive, as seen in James 1:20, where it says human anger does not produce the righteousness of God.
How can we trust God when He says He withholds His fury?
We can trust God because He is faithful and true to His promises, as seen in Deuteronomy 7:9, where it says God keeps His covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love Him and keep His commandments.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I have experienced God's mercy and withholding of fury in my own life?
- How can I respond to God's mercy and turning from anger in my daily life, and what changes can I make to live a life that honors Him?
- What are some areas where I need to trust God's faithfulness and promises, even when I don't understand His ways?
- How can I share the good news of God's mercy and love with others, and what are some ways I can be a vessel of His love and kindness?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 85:3
Thou hast taken away all thy wrath,.... Or "gathered" (n) it; sin occasions wrath, and the people of God are as deserving of it as others; but the Lord has gathered it up, and poured it forth upon
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 85:3
Thou hast taken away all thy wrath: thou hast turned thyself from the fierceness of thine anger. Thou hast turned thyself from the fierceness of thine anger. The original passage on which this verse rests is Exodus 32:12.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 85:3
All thy wrath; those calamities which were the effects of thy just wrath conceived against us.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 85:3
Psalms 85:3 Thou hast taken away all thy wrath: thou hast turned [thyself] from the fierceness of thine anger.Ver. 3. Thou hast taken away all thy wrath] Heb. thou hast gathered it, thou hast recollected it, that we might not bear it; when sin is once remitted, wrath is soon removed. Thou hast turned thyself from the fierceness, &c.] Here are six hasts drawing in the next turn, Psalms 85:4. God hath, and therefore God will, is a strong medium of hope, if not a demonstration of Scripture logics. See 2 Corinthians 1:10.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 85:3
Verse 3. Thou hast taken away] אספת asaphta, "Thou hast gathered up all thy wrath." This carries on the metaphor in the second verse: "Thou hast collected all thy wrath, and carried it away with all our iniquities."
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 85:3
3. Thou hast taken away] Lit. withdrawn, or drawn in, the wrath which was let loose against us. from the fierceness of thine anger] Poured out upon Israel for its sin. See Jeremiah 30:24; Lamentations 1:12; Lamentations 4:11. Cp. Exodus 32:12.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 85:3
Thou hast taken away all thy wrath - That is, formerly; on the occasion referred to. Thou didst so deal with thy people as to make it evident that thou didst cherish no anger or displeasure against them.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 85:3
3. Taken away all thy wrath—Thou hast gathered in all thy wrath. It was an emanation from God, and, having accomplished its end, it is now recalled.
Sermons on Psalms 85:3
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Exposition on Psalm 107 by St. Augustine | St. Augustine preaches on the mercies of God as seen in the Psalms, emphasizing the importance of experiencing God's goodness personally to truly appreciate His praises. The Psalms |
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Let No Evil Remain by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the necessity for Christians to eradicate all forms of sin from their lives, likening it to Israel's command to destroy idolatrous cities and their spoils. |
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Homily 5 on the Statues by St. John Chrysostom | John Chrysostom continues his exhortation to the people, urging them to bear with fortitude the impending wrath of the Emperor. He refers to the examples of Job and the Ninevites t |
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The Crisis, or the Uncertain Doom of Kingdoms at Particular Times by Samuel Davies | Samuel Davies preaches about the uncertainty and anxiety faced by nations in times of crisis, using the example of Nineveh's impending doom due to sin. He emphasizes the importance |
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God's Provision by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the chapter of Isaiah and describes it as a tree full of blossoms and fruit. The chapter is seen as a psalm of thanksgiving, filled with ecs |
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Worship - Expression of Love Toward God by Lou Sutera | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of speaking and praising God. He encourages the congregation to declare God's doings among the people and exalt His name throu |
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(Isaiah) the Words of a Worshipper by David Guzik | In this sermon, the preacher begins by encouraging listeners to find encouragement in the midst of a wicked world. He emphasizes the importance of not being conformed to the ways o |