Psalms 89:24 — Word Study
WLCוֶֽאֶֽמוּנָתִ֣י וְחַסְדִּ֣י עִמּ֑וֹ וּ֝בִשְׁמִ֗י תָּר֥וּם קַרְנֽוֹ׃
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| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| וֶֽאֶֽמוּנָתִ֣י | and faithfulness my | Conjunction, noun common feminine singular construct, suffix |
| וְחַסְדִּ֣י | and covenant loyalty my | Conjunction, noun common masculine singular construct, suffix |
| עִמּ֑וֹ | [will be] with him | Preposition, suffix |
| וּ֝בִשְׁמִ֗י | and in name my | Conjunction, preposition, noun common masculine singular construct |
| תָּר֥וּם | it will be exalted | Verb, Qal, imperfect third person feminine singular |
| קַרְנֽוֹ׃ | horn his | Noun common feminine singular construct, suffix |
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| BSB | My faithfulness and loving devotion will be with him, and through My name his horn will be exalted. |
| KJV | But my faithfulness and my mercy shall be with him: and in my name shall his horn be exalted. |
| ASV | But my faithfulness and my lovingkindness shall be with him; And in my name shall his horn be exalted. |
| YLT | And My faithfulness and kindness [are] with him, And in My name is his horn exalted. |
| WEB | But my faithfulness and my loving kindness will be with him. In my name, his horn will be exalted. |
| BBE | But my faith and my mercy will be with him; and in my name will his horn be lifted up. |
All translations agree on the key elements of faithfulness and exaltation in this verse.
The structure consists of a main clause followed by two prepositional phrases and a verb phrase, emphasizing the relationship and actions described.







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Deep Study — Psalms 89:24
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Context — God's Promise to His Anointedgenerated
Psalms 89:24 expresses God's unwavering faithfulness and loving devotion towards His chosen one. This promise assures that His strength and authority will be evident through the exaltation of His servant, emphasizing the relationship between God and His anointed leader. The surrounding verses highlight God's commitment to protect and empower His chosen leader, reinforcing the theme of divine support and loyalty.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Psalm 89:2–5 | For I have said, “Loving devotion is built up forever; in the heavens You establish Your faithfulness.” |
| 2 | Psalm 61:7 | May he sit enthroned in God’s presence forever; appoint Your loving devotion and Your faithfulness to guard him. |
| 3 | John 1:17 | For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. |
| 4 | 2 Corinthians 1:20 | For all the promises of God are “Yes” in Christ. And so through Him, our “Amen” is spoken to the glory of God. |
| 5 | Psalm 89:16–17 | They rejoice in Your name all day long, and in Your righteousness they exult. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 9 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — וֶֽאֶֽמוּנָתִ֣י, ve.'e.mu.na.Tigenerated
The word אֱמוּנָה (*emuwnah*) is a feminine noun that conveys the idea of faithfulness, rooted in concepts of firmness and steadfastness. It signifies a deep trustworthiness and loyalty, essential in the context of God's relationship with His people.
In this verse, it underscores God's commitment to remain steadfast and reliable, ensuring that His loving devotion accompanies His chosen one. This faithfulness is not merely a passive attribute but an active presence in the life of the anointed leader.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
The verse is rendered consistently across translations, with faithfulness and loving devotion appearing in all versions including the BSB, KJV, ASV, YLT, WEB, and BBE.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The main verb of the verse is תָּר֥וּם, ta.Rum, meaning 'will be exalted'. It governs the entire clause, indicating the action of God lifting up His chosen one.
The structure emphasizes the relationship between God's attributes of faithfulness and loving devotion and the resultant exaltation of His servant, creating a cohesive message of divine support.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates the Hebrew terms with τοὺς and αὐτοῦ, indicating a close alignment with the Hebrew text while employing Greek terms that reflect similar meanings.
This choice shows a consistent interpretation of God's faithfulness and the exaltation of His servant, though the Greek wording may slightly differ in structure.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Psalms 89:24 assures us of God's faithfulness and loving devotion towards His chosen one, promising strength and victory through His name. This verse highlights God's commitment to support and exalt His servant.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
God's faithfulness refers to His unwavering commitment to His promises, ensuring that His chosen leader will receive His support and strength.
Loving devotion reflects God's mercy and kindness, emphasizing His compassionate nature towards His people.
The phrase signifies that God's chosen leader will be granted strength and victory, symbolized by the 'horn' as a metaphor for power.
This verse connects to themes of divine support found throughout the Psalms and other biblical texts, such as in Psalms 89:2-5.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- In what ways have I experienced God's faithfulness in my life?
- How can I show loving devotion to others, reflecting God's character?
- What does it mean for me to rely on God's strength in my challenges?
- How can I encourage others to trust in God's promises as seen in this verse?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
Augustine of Hippo quotes this verse to illustrate God's mercy and truth, emphasizing the divine attributes that guide His relationship with humanity.
"My truth also and My mercy is with Him" [Psalms 89:24]. All the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth.Early Church Fathers on Psalms 89 →
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Psalms 89:24 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleBut my faithfulness and my mercy shall be with him,.... The "faithfulness" of God was and is with Christ, in performing promises made to him respecting his work, and strength to do it, as man, and
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Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryThen 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.
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Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleFaithfulness, in making good all my promises to him, and mercy, in doing more for him than I have promised, or in pardoning his sins, for which I might justly make him to know my breach of promise. In my name; by my favour and help.
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John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsPsalms 89:24 But my faithfulness and my mercy [shall be] with him: and in my name shall his horn be exalted.Ver. 24. But my faithfulness and my mercy] My power without him according to promise, and my peace within him that passeth all understanding, shall guard his heart and mind in Christ Jesus, Philippians 4:7. Shall his horn be exalted] He shall be eminent and eximious.
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Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(24) Faithfulness and mercy, represented in Psalms 89:14 as God’s attendants, are here commissioned to act as a guard to David and his house.
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CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges24. And my faithfulness and lovingkindness shall be with him.
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Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleBut my faithfulness and my mercy shall be with him - I will at the same time be faithful to him, and merciful. These attributes of my nature shall be always attendant on him, as if they were his own.
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Daniel Denison Whedon1808–1885Whedon's Commentary on the Bible24. His horn be exalted—A phrase denoting elevation to honour, prosperity, and victory.
Read Daniel Denison Whedon on Psalms 89 →The verse in English, compared — 16 translations, and where they part company
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Modern formal
My faithfulness and loving devotion will be with him, and through My name his horn will be exalted.
But my faithfulness and my loving kindness will be with him. In my name, his horn will be exalted.
My faithfulness and loving devotion will be with him, and through My name his horn will be exalted.
He will experience my faithfulness and loyal love, and by my name he will win victories.
Tyndale line
But my faithfulness and my mercy shall be with him: and in my name shall his horn be exalted.
But my faithfulness and my lovingkindness shall be with him; And in my name shall his horn be exalted.
But my faithfulness and my mercy shall be with him; and in my name shall his horn be exalted.
But my faithfulness and my mercy shall be with him: and in my name shall his horn be exalted.
My trueth also and my mercie shall be with him, and in my Name shall his horne be exalted.
Strictly literal
And my faithfulness and my loving-kindness shall be with him, and by my name shall his horn be exalted.
And My faithfulness and kindness [are] with him, And in My name is his horn exalted.
And My faithfulness and kindness [are] with him, || And in My Name is his horn exalted.
(89:25) But my faithfulness and my kindness shall be with him: and through my name shall his horn be exalted.
My truth and my covenant faithfulness will be with him; by my name he will be victorious.
Simplified
My trustworthiness and unfailing love will be with him, and through me he will be victorious.
But my faith and my mercy will be with him; and in my name will his horn be lifted up.
Counted from the translations carried on this site, not from a survey of every English Bible. A rendering shared by many versions is usually inherited rather than independently arrived at — the Tyndale line in particular runs through most of them.
The sentence as the grammar sees it — from the MACULA Hebrew treebank
This is not our own analysis: it is the scholarly syntax tree for the verse, showing how the clause actually holds together.
Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.
The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran
The Masoretic Text aligns closely with the Septuagint, with four out of six words matching directly. The Septuagint's word order and articles differ, reflecting its own stylistic choices while preserving the core message.
וֶֽאֶֽמוּנָתִ֣י וְחַסְדִּ֣י עִמּ֑וֹ וּ֝בִשְׁמִ֗י תָּר֥וּם קַרְנֽוֹ׃
4 of the 6 words are matched. This is the word-by-word correspondence, not the Septuagint's own sentence — its word order and its articles are its own.
Four traditions, not one. “On the leather” means the letters physically survive on the scroll, as against letters an editor has supplied to fill a hole in it — a restoration is a scholar’s reading, not a reading of the manuscript. Words in [square brackets] are supplied; the notes count them apart from what survives.
The map of this verse — what each word keeps company with
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Lexicons — every word in Psalms 89:24
One dossier per word, with every reference work grouped by kind — Hebrew lexicons, morphology, Bible dictionaries, topical chains and the English of the translators themselves. The verse sits at the head of each block with the word under study lit, so you never lose your place. The panel above gives the short answer; this is the long one, and it is the part of the page worth indexing.
Every entry below is the lexicographer's own text. On the Hebrew: Brown-Driver-Briggs entire and its gloss set, Strong's Hebrew Dictionary, and Tyndale House's Translators Brief lexicon. Where a cell says a work has no entry, that work genuinely has none for this word.
The Hebrew word אֱמוּנָה (*emuwnah*) is built from the root of H529, indicating concepts of firmness and steadfastness. It encompasses meanings such as fidelity, trust, and stability. The entries consistently highlight its moral implications, particularly in relation to faithfulness.
אֱמוּנָה n.f. firmness, steadfastness, fidelity
lit. firmness, steadiness
steadfastness
faithfulness, trust
base
H530 אֱמוּנָה firmness, steadfastness, fidelity . lit. firmness, steadiness
. steadfastness
. faithfulness, trust
530 'emuwnah em-oo-naw'); or (shortened) >emunah {em-oo-naw'
feminine of 529; literally firmness; figuratively security;
morally fidelity:--faith(-ful, -ly, -ness, (man)), set
office, stability, steady, truly, truth, verily.
see HEBREW for 0529
אֱמוּנָה (e.mu.nah) — faithfulness.
firmness, fidelity, steadfastness, steadiness
HC/Ncfsc/Sp1bs — Conjunction · noun common feminine singular construct · suffixHC/Ncfsc/Sp1bs
חֶ֫סֶד (che.sed) primarily means kindness or goodness, often referring to the kindness of people towards one another, especially towards the needy. It can also denote God's lovingkindness and mercy. Additionally, it has a secondary meaning of shame or reproach. The entries reflect a range of uses, from human interactions to divine attributes.
חֶ֫סֶד 247 n.m. goodness, kindness
of man:
kindness of men toward men, in doing favours and benefits
kindness (especially as extended to the lowly, needy and miserable), mercy
(rarely) affection of Isr. to י׳, love to God, piety
lovely appearance
of God: kindness, lovingkindness in condescending to the needs of his creatures.
base
חֶ֫סֶד n.m. shame, reproach
base
H2617a חֶ֫סֶד goodness, kindness . of man: . kindness of men toward men, in doing favours and benefits
. kindness (especially as extended to the lowly, needy and miserable), mercy
. (rarely) affection of Isr. to י׳, love to God, piety
. lovely appearance
. of God: kindness, lovingkindness in condescending to the needs of his creatures.
H2617b חֶ֫סֶד shame, reproach
2617 checed kheh'-sed
from 2616; kindness; by implication (towards God) piety:
rarely (by opposition) reproof, or (subject.) beauty:--favour,
good deed(-liness, -ness), kindly, (loving-)kindness, merciful
(kindness), mercy, pity, reproach, wicked thing.
see HEBREW for 02616
חֶ֫סֶד (che.sed) — kindness.
goodness, kindness, faithfulness
חֶ֫סֶד (che.sed) — shame.
a reproach, shame
HC/Ncmsc/Sp1bs — Conjunction · noun common masculine singular construct · suffixHC/Ncmsc/Sp1bs
עִם (im) is a preposition meaning 'with' and covers a range of relationships, including companionship, locality, and possession. It can imply actions done jointly, equality, or even opposition in contexts like combat. The related form מֵעִם (me.im) means 'from with' or 'beside.' The entries reflect various nuances but do not present significant disagreement.
עִם prep. with
of fellowship and companionship
of aid
Of actions done jointly with another
If the common action be of the nature of a contest or combat, with in the sense of against
Of dealing with a person, or of the relation in which one stands with, or towards, another
Of a common lot together with the wicked
Of equality or resemblance generally aid
Of time, as long as
Of a locality, close to, beside
Of persons, עִם is spec.
in the house or family or service of
In possession of
In the custody or care of
Beside = except
With = friendly with
Idiom. of a thought or purpose present with one
Metaph. together with = in spite of, notwithstanding
base
מֵעִם 72 from with or beside
base
H5973a עִם with . of fellowship and companionship
. Of a locality, close to, beside
. Of persons, עִם is spec. . in the house or family or service of
. In possession of
. In the custody or care of
. Beside = except
. With = friendly with
. Idiom. of a thought or purpose present with one
. Metaph. together with = in spite of, notwithstanding
H5973b מֵעִם from with, beside
5973 `im eem
from 6004; adverb or preposition, with (i.e. in conjunction
with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with;
often with prepositional prefix (and then usually
unrepresented in English):--accompanying, against, and, as (X
long as), before, beside, by (reason of), for all, from
(among, between), in, like, more than, of, (un-)to,
with(-al).
see HEBREW for 06004
עִם (im) — with.
1) with
1a) with
1b) against
1c) toward
1d) as long as
מֵעִם (me.im) — from with.
1a) beside, except
1b) in spite of
HR/Sp3ms — Preposition · suffixHR/Sp3ms
שֵׁם (shem) means 'name' and encompasses various meanings such as reputation, fame, and glory. It can refer to the designation of God and is often associated with memorials or monuments. The word is built from a primitive root and highlights individuality and honor. There is a mention of its use in relation to false gods, which is forbidden.
שֵׁם 864 n.m. name (√ unknown)
of river, beasts, city, i.e. exact designation of it
usu. of pers.
= reputation
esp. as giving a man a kind of posthumous life, esp. in his sons
name, as designation of God
of false gods, use forbidden
= memorial, monument
base
H8034 שֵׁם name (√ unknown)
8034 shem shame
a primitive word (perhaps rather from 7760 through the idea
of definite and conspicuous position; compare 8064); an
appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by
implication honor, authority, character:--+ base,
(in-)fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report.
see HEBREW for 07760
see HEBREW for 08064
שֵׁם (shem) — name.
1) name
1a) name
1b) reputation, fame, glory
1c) the Name (as designation of God)
1d) memorial, monument
Aramaic equivalent: shum (שֻׁם "name" H8036)
HC/R/Ncmsc/Sp1bs — Conjunction · preposition · noun common masculine singular construct · suffixHC/R/Ncmsc/Sp1bs
רוּם (ruwm) is a Hebrew verb meaning to be high or exalted, covering a range of actions such as rising, lifting, and promoting. It can refer to physical elevation, like raising an ark or setting up a throne, as well as figurative exaltation, particularly in relation to God. The word also has a related form, רָמַם (ramam), which means to be wormy.
רוּם vb. be high, exalted, rise
Qal
be high, lit. rock (in fig.)
esp. of י׳
be raised, uplifted
be lifted, rise, of ark
Pō‛lēl
raise, rear, children
cause tree to grow
lift up
exalt, extol, acc. י׳
Pō‛lal be lift up
Hiph.
raise, rear, c. acc., hand
raise poor
lift up voice
(take into one's hand and) lift, take up, stone
set up, erect, stone
set on high, throne
lift up, exalt, c. acc. pers.
lift up and take away, remove
lift off and present, contribute, offer
Hoph. be taken off from; be abolished
Hithpō‛l. and he shall exalt and magnify himself above, etc.; I will raise myself
base
[רָמַם] vb. denom. be wormy;—Ex 16:20
ref
H7311a רוּם be high, exalted, rise .. . be high, lit. rock (in fig.)
. esp. of י׳
. be raised, uplifted
. be lifted, rise, of ark
.. . raise, rear, children
. cause tree to grow
. lift up
. exalt, extol, acc. י׳
.be lift up
. . . . raise, rear, c. acc., hand
. raise poor
. lift up voice
. (take into one's hand and) lift, take up, stone
. set up, erect, stone
. set on high, throne
. lift up, exalt, c. acc. pers.
. lift up and take away, remove
. lift off and present, contribute, offer
. be taken off from; be abolished
. and he shall exalt and magnify himself above, etc.; I will raise myself
H7311b רָמַם vb. denom. be wormy
7311 ruwm room
a primitive root; to be high actively, to rise or raise (in
various applications, literally or figuratively):--bring up,
exalt (self), extol, give, go up, haughty, heave (up), (be,
lift up on, make on, set up on, too) high(-er, one), hold up,
levy, lift(-er) up, (be) lofty, (X a-)loud, mount up, offer
(up), + presumptuously, (be) promote(-ion), proud, set up,
tall(-er), take (away, off, up), breed worms.
רוּם (rum) — to exalt.
1) to rise, rise up, be high, be lofty, be exalted
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to be high, be set on high
1a2) to be raised, be uplifted, be exalted
1a3) to be lifted, rise
1b) (Polel)
1b1) to raise or rear (children), cause to grow up
1b2) to lift up, raise, exalt
1b3) to exalt, extol
1c) (Polal) to be lifted up
1d) (Hiphil)
1d1) to raise, lift, lift up, take up, set up, erect, exalt, set on high
1d2) to lift up (and take away), remove
1d3) to lift off and present, contribute, offer, contribute
1e) (Hophal) to be taken off, be abolished
1f) (Hithpolel) to exalt oneself, magnify oneself
Aramaic equivalent: rum (רוּם "to rise" H7313)
רָמַם (ra.mam) — be rotten.
(Qal) to be rotten, be wormy
HVqi3fs — Verb · Qal · imperfect third person feminine singularHVqi3fs
The Hebrew word קֶ֫רֶן (*qeren*) primarily means 'horn,' which can refer to a ram's horn, a musical instrument, or horn-like projections on an altar. It also has figurative meanings related to strength and can denote a flask or rays of light. The term קַרְנַ֫יִם (*qarnaim*) refers to a location conquered by Israel, likely in Bashan.
קֶ֫רֶן 75 n.f. horn
of ram
used as oil-flask
as wind instr.
(from curved shape of tusks)
fig. of pers., symbol of strength
of altar, horn-like projections at corners
hill (so in Ar., peak, isolated hill)
rays at his side(s) he had (of lightning-flashes in theoph.)
base
קַרְנַ֫יִם n.pr.loc. conquered by Isr.; prob. in Bashan
base
H7161a קֶ֫רֶן horn . . of ram
. used as oil-flask
. as wind instr.
. (from curved shape of tusks)
. fig. of pers., symbol of strength
. of altar, horn-like projections at corners
. hill (so in Ar., peak, isolated hill)
. rays at his side(s) he had (of lightning-flashes in theoph.)
H7161b קַרְנַ֫יִם conquered by Isr.; prob. in Bashan
7161 qeren keh'-ren
from 7160; a horn (as projecting); by implication, a flask,
cornet; by resembl. an elephant's tooth (i.e. ivory), a corner
(of the altar), a peak (of a mountain), a ray (of light);
figuratively, power:--X hill, horn.
see HEBREW for 07160
קֶ֫רֶן (qe.ren) — horn.
1) horn
1a) horn
1b) of strength (fig)
1c) flask (container for oil)
1d) horn (as musical instrument)
1e) horn (of horn-like projections on the altar)
1f) of rays of light
1g) hill
Aramaic equivalent: qe.ren (קֶ֫רֶן "horn" H7162)
קַרְנַ֫יִם (qar.na.im) — Karnaim.
(BDB) Karnaim, a place conquered by Israel probably in Bashan
Another name of ash.te.rot qar.na.yim (עַשְׁתְּרֹת קַרְנַיִם "Ashteroth-karnaim" H6255)
HNcfsc/Sp3ms — Noun common feminine singular construct · suffixHNcfsc/Sp3ms
