Psalms 89:19
Psalms 89:19 in Multiple Translations
You once spoke in a vision; to Your godly ones You said, “I have bestowed help on a warrior; I have exalted one chosen from the people.
Then thou spakest in vision to thy holy one, and saidst, I have laid help upon one that is mighty; I have exalted one chosen out of the people.
Then thou spakest in vision to thy saints, And saidst, I have laid help upon one that is mighty; I have exalted one chosen out of the people.
Then your voice came to your holy one in a vision, saying, I have put the crown on a strong one, lifting up one taken from among the people.
Once you spoke in a vision to your faithful servant and said, “I have given strength to the warrior I have chosen from the people to become king.
Thou spakest then in a vision vnto thine Holy one, and saydest, I haue layde helpe vpon one that is mightie: I haue exalted one chosen out of the people.
Then Thou hast spoken in vision, To Thy saint, yea, Thou sayest, I have placed help upon a mighty one, Exalted a chosen one out of the people,
Then you spoke in vision to your saints, and said, “I have given strength to the warrior. I have exalted a young man from the people.
Then thou didst speak in vision to thy holy one, and say, I have laid help upon one that is mighty; I have exalted one chosen out of the people.
Long ago you spoke in a vision to one of your servants/prophets, saying, “I have helped a famous soldier; I chose him from among all the people to be a king.
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Psalms 89:19 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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כִּ֣י
לַֽ֭/יהוָה
מָֽגִנֵּ֑/נוּ
וְ/לִ/קְד֖וֹשׁ
יִשְׂרָאֵ֣ל
מַלְכֵּֽ/נוּ
כִּ֣י
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
לַֽ֭/יהוָה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
Prep | N-proper
מָֽגִנֵּ֑/נוּ
mâgên
H4043
shield
N-cs | Suff
וְ/לִ/קְד֖וֹשׁ
qâdôwsh
H6918
holy
Conj | Prep | Adj
יִשְׂרָאֵ֣ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
Israel
N-proper
מַלְכֵּֽ/נוּ
melek
H4428
King's
N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 89:19
כִּ֣י
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.
לַֽ֭/יהוָה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
Prep | N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
מָֽגִנֵּ֑/נוּ
mâgên
H4043
"shield"
N-cs | Suff
A shield in biblical times, this word also symbolizes protection, like God being a shield to those who trust in Him, as seen in Psalm 3:3. It can also refer to a ruler or leader who defends their people.
Definition: shield, buckler
Usage: Occurs in 60 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] armed, buckler, defence, ruler, [phrase] scale, shield. See also: Genesis 15:1; Psalms 33:20; Psalms 3:4.
וְ/לִ/קְד֖וֹשׁ
qâdôwsh
H6918
"holy"
Conj | Prep | Adj
Holy means set apart or sacred, used to describe God, angels, and saints. In the Bible, it is often used to describe things or people dedicated to God's service, like the Temple in Jerusalem or the prophets who spoke on God's behalf.
Definition: : holy sacred, holy, Holy One, saint, set apart
Usage: Occurs in 108 OT verses. KJV: holy (One), saint. See also: Exodus 19:6; Psalms 89:19; Psalms 16:3.
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.
מַלְכֵּֽ/נוּ
melek
H4428
"King's"
N-ms | Suff
This word refers to a king or royal person, like King David or King Saul. It can also describe something related to a king, like the King's Valley in Genesis. The Bible often uses this word to talk about the rulers of Israel.
Definition: King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)
Usage: Occurs in 1919 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Genesis 14:1; Joshua 10:39; 1 Samuel 16:1.
Study Notes — Psalms 89:19
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- Psalms 89:19 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 89:19
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 89:19
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 89:19
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 89:19
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 89:19
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 89:19
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 89:19
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 89:19
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 89:19
- Sermons on Psalms 89:19
Context — I Will Sing of His Love Forever
17For You are the glory of their strength, and by Your favor our horn is exalted.
18Surely our shield belongs to the LORD, and our king to the Holy One of Israel.
19You once spoke in a vision; to Your godly ones You said, “I have bestowed help on a warrior; I have exalted one chosen from the people.
20I have found My servant David; with My sacred oil I have anointed him. 21My hand will sustain him; surely My arm will strengthen him.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 1 Samuel 16:18 | One of the servants answered, “I have seen a son of Jesse of Bethlehem who knows how to play the harp. He is a mighty man of valor, a warrior, eloquent and handsome, and the LORD is with him.” |
| 2 | 1 Kings 11:34 | Nevertheless, I will not take the whole kingdom out of Solomon’s hand, because I have made him ruler all the days of his life for the sake of David My servant, whom I chose because he kept My commandments and statutes. |
| 3 | Psalms 89:3 | You said, “I have made a covenant with My chosen one, I have sworn to David My servant: |
| 4 | Isaiah 9:6 | For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. |
| 5 | Philippians 2:6–11 | Who, existing in the form of God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death— even death on a cross. Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. |
| 6 | Hebrews 2:9–17 | But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, now crowned with glory and honor because He suffered death, so that by the grace of God He might taste death for everyone. In bringing many sons to glory, it was fitting for God, for whom and through whom all things exist, to make the author of their salvation perfect through suffering. For both the One who sanctifies and those who are sanctified are of the same family. So Jesus is not ashamed to call them brothers. He says: “I will proclaim Your name to My brothers; I will sing Your praises in the assembly.” And again: “I will put My trust in Him.” And once again: “Here am I, and the children God has given Me.” Now since the children have flesh and blood, He too shared in their humanity, so that by His death He might destroy him who holds the power of death, that is, the devil, and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear of death. For surely it is not the angels He helps, but the descendants of Abraham. For this reason He had to be made like His brothers in every way, so that He might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, in order to make atonement for the sins of the people. |
| 7 | Luke 1:70 | as He spoke through His holy prophets, those of ages past, |
| 8 | Psalms 42:3 | My tears have been my food both day and night, while men ask me all day long, “Where is your God?” |
| 9 | 1 Samuel 16:1 | Now the LORD said to Samuel, “How long are you going to mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and go. I am sending you to Jesse of Bethlehem, for I have selected from his sons a king for Myself.” |
| 10 | 2 Samuel 7:8–17 | Now then, you are to tell My servant David that this is what the LORD of Hosts says: I took you from the pasture, from following the flock, to be the ruler over My people Israel. I have been with you wherever you have gone, and I have cut off all your enemies from before you. Now I will make for you a name like the greatest in the land. And I will provide a place for My people Israel and will plant them so that they may dwell in a place of their own and be disturbed no more. No longer will the sons of wickedness oppress them as they did at the beginning and have done since the day I appointed judges over My people Israel. I will give you rest from all your enemies. The LORD declares to you that He Himself will establish a house for you. And when your days are fulfilled and you rest with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, who will come from your own body, and I will establish his kingdom. He will build a house for My Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. I will be his Father, and he will be My son. When he does wrong, I will discipline him with the rod of men and with the blows of the sons of men. But My loving devotion will never be removed from him as I removed it from Saul, whom I moved out of your way. Your house and kingdom will endure forever before Me, and your throne will be established forever.” So Nathan relayed to David all the words of this entire vision. |
Psalms 89:19 Summary
This verse tells us that God spoke in a vision to His faithful people, saying that He has helped and lifted up a warrior, someone He chose from among the people. This warrior is likely King David, who was anointed by God to be king over Israel, as seen in Psalms 89:20. God's help and exaltation are not limited to kings or leaders, but are available to all who trust in Him, as stated in Psalms 37:3-6, which encourages us to trust in the Lord and do good. By trusting in God's sovereignty and guidance, we can experience His help and exaltation in our own lives, just like David did.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that God spoke in a vision to His godly ones?
This refers to a prophetic revelation or divine communication from God to those who are faithful and obedient to Him, as seen in other instances like Isaiah 1:1 or Ezekiel 1:1, where God speaks through visions to His prophets.
Who is the warrior that God has bestowed help upon?
Although the verse does not explicitly state who the warrior is, the context suggests it could be referring to King David, as mentioned in the following verse, Psalms 89:20, where it says 'I have found My servant David; with My sacred oil I have anointed him.'
What does it mean to be 'chosen from the people'?
Being chosen from the people indicates that God has selected someone for a specific purpose or role, similar to how God chose David to be king over Israel, as seen in 1 Samuel 16:13, or how Jesus chose His disciples, as seen in Matthew 10:1-4.
How does this verse relate to our lives today?
This verse reminds us that God is still the One who chooses and equips leaders and servants for His purposes, just as He did in biblical times, and we can trust in His sovereignty and guidance, as stated in Proverbs 3:5-6, which encourages us to trust in the Lord with all our heart.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to be 'godly' in the eyes of God, and how can I cultivate a deeper relationship with Him?
- How have I experienced God's help and exaltation in my own life, and how can I be more aware of His presence and guidance?
- What are some ways that I can be a 'warrior' for God, standing strong in my faith and trust in Him, as encouraged in Ephesians 6:10-18?
- How can I trust in God's sovereignty and timing, even when I don't understand His ways or purposes, as seen in Isaiah 55:8-9?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 89:19
Then thou spakest in vision to thy Holy One,.... Samuel the prophet, that holy man of God, to whom the Lord spoke in vision, or by a spirit of prophecy, concerning David, the choice and exaltation of
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 89:19
Then thou spakest in vision to thy holy one, and saidst, I have laid help upon one that is mighty; I have exalted one chosen out of the people.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 89:19
Then, i.e. of old; for this particle is sometimes put indefinitely. Or, then, when thou didst set David in the throne. In vision; which then was the usual way by which God spake to the prophets, . To thy holy one: to thy holy prophets; the singular number being put for the plural; especially to Samuel and Nathan; for part of the following message was delivered to the former, and part to the latter. I have laid help; I have provided help and relief for my people, which I have put into safe hands. Upon one that is mighty; upon a person of singular courage and wisdom, and every way fit for so great a charge. One chosen out of the people; one whom I have picked and chosen out of all the people, as the fittest for the kingly office, one enriched with eminent gifts and graces, &c.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 89:19
Psalms 89:19 Then thou spakest in vision to thy holy one, and saidst, I have laid help upon [one that is] mighty; I have exalted [one] chosen out of the people.Ver. 19. Then thou spakest in vision to thy holy one] i.e. To Samuel, thy priest and prophet, 1 Samuel 16:12, one of those few that lived and died with glory. I have laid help upon one that is’ mighty] I have called David to the kingdom, and qualified him for the purpose; but the person chiefly intended here is Christ, ‘ able to save them to the uttermost who come to God by him,’ Hebrews 7:25. I have exalted one chosen out of the people] One of mean parentage, or one of singular parts, drained from the dregs, and sifted from the brans of the vulgar.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 89:19
(19) The mention of the king allows the poet to bring still more into prominence the special promises made to Israel. The piece, which is couched in oracular language, is introduced by a prose statement recalling the sentences in Job which introduce a fresh speaker. Holy one.—See Note, Psalms 16:10. Some MSS. (comp. LXX. and Vulg.) have the plural. The singular is correct, referring no doubt to Nathan, as is seen from 2 Samuel 7:17; 1 Chronicles 17:15. The oracular piece that follows (Psalms 89:19-37) is like Psalms 132:11-12, founded on this old prophetic passage; but while the original reference is to Solomon, here it is extended to all David’s posterity. I have . . .—Better, I have placed help in a hero—i.e., I have chosen a hero as a champion for Israel.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 89:19
Verse 19. Then thou spakest in vision to thy holy one] Instead of חסידך chasidecha, "thy holy one," חסידיך chasideycha, "thy holy ones," is the reading of sixty-three of Kennicott's and seventy-one of De Rossi's MSS., and a great number of editions besides. If we take it in the singular, it most probably means Samuel, and refers to the revelation God gave to him relative to his appointment of David to be king in the stead of Saul. If we take it in the plural, it may mean not only Samuel, but also Nathan and Gad. For what God revealed to Samuel relative to David, see 2 Samuel 7:5, c. 1 Chronicles 11:2-3; and for what he said to Nathan on the same subject, see 1 Chronicles 17:3; 1 Chronicles 17:7-15. All the Versions have the word in the plural.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 89:19
19–37. The mention of the king in Psalms 89:18 naturally leads up to the covenant with David which was briefly alluded to in Psalms 89:3-4. The Psalmist now recites the promise in detail in a poetical expansion of the narrative in 2 Samuel 7.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 89:19
Then thou spakest in vision - Or, by a vision. See this word explained in the notes at Isaiah 1:1. The meaning is, that God had spoken this by means of visions, or by communications made to his people by the prophets.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 89:19
19. Then thou spakest—Either read, Then, at that time, thou spakest, which connects with Psalms 89:3-4; or, Once, of old, “thou spakest.” I have laid help—I have delegated power, commissioned. Mighty—A strong man, a warrior.
Sermons on Psalms 89:19
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David - Raised Up by God by Devern Fromke | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the contrast between man's way of achieving and fulfilling God's will and God's way. He uses the examples of Saul, who was chosen by the peop |
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The People's Christ by C.H. Spurgeon | The sermon transcript describes the exaltation of Christ Jesus after completing his work on earth. It portrays a triumphant scene of angels rejoicing as Jesus approaches the gates |
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The Prayer for Revival (Psalm 89) by Maurice Roberts | Maurice Roberts emphasizes the weakness in prayer in modern times, attributing it to the neglect of Scripture, resulting in prayers falling short of biblical standards. He highligh |
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A Man After God's Heart by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks delves into the Bible's portrayal of men as the primary method through which God reveals Himself, emphasizing how each man represents distinctive features of God's |
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The Divine Purpose From Eternity by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes that the Bible is filled with men who embody distinct features of God's character, ultimately pointing to Christ. He illustrates how figures like David |
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In Christ Jesus by Thomas Bradbury | Thomas Bradbury preaches about the believers' union with Christ, emphasizing that all wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption come from God through Christ Jesus. He h |
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The Search for Calmness by Mary Wilder Tileston | Mary Wilder Tileston emphasizes the importance of trusting in God's provision and strength, urging believers to not be anxious about the future but to be strong and courageous, kno |