Psalms 124

Psalms 124:1-8

Psalms 124 Psalms 124:1 (A Song of degrees of David.) If it had not been the LORD who was on our side, now may Israel say; Psalms 124:1 — Word Study on “degrees” - Strong says the Hebrew word “ma’alah” (ξַ ?ςֲ ?μָ ?δ) (H4609) literally means, “elevations,” and in book of Psalms it means, “a climatic progression.” Strong says this word is derived from the Hebrew verb “‘alah” (ςָ ?μָ ?δ) (H5927), which means “to ascend.” This noun occurs 45 times in the Old Testament Scriptures and is often translated “steps,” as in 1 Kings 10:19. In 2 Kings 20:9-11 “ma’alah” (ξַ ?ςֲ ?μָ ?δ) is translated “degrees,” referring to the ten steps the shadow regressed on the king’s sundial. Psalms 124:2 If it had not been the LORD who was on our side, when men rose up against us: