Psalms 116:13
Psalms 116:13 in Multiple Translations
I will lift the cup of salvation and call on the name of the LORD.
I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the LORD.
I will take the cup of salvation, And call upon the name of Jehovah.
I will take the cup of salvation, and give praise to the name of the Lord.
I will lift up the cup of salvation and worship the Lord.
I will take the cup of saluation, and call vpon the Name of the Lord.
The cup of salvation I lift up, And in the name of Jehovah I call.
I will take the cup of salvation, and call on the LORD’s name.
I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the LORD.
I will offer to him a cup of wine to thank him for saving/rescuing me.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 116:13
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Psalms 116:13 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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כּוֹס
יְשׁוּע֥וֹת
אֶשָּׂ֑א
וּ/בְ/שֵׁ֖ם
יְהוָ֣ה
אֶקְרָֽא
כּוֹס
kôwç
H3563
cup
N-fs
יְשׁוּע֥וֹת
yᵉshûwʻâh
H3444
salvation
N-fp
אֶשָּׂ֑א
nâsâʼ
H5375
to lift
V-Qal-Imperf-1cs
וּ/בְ/שֵׁ֖ם
shêm
H8034
name
Conj | Prep | N-ms
יְהוָ֣ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
אֶקְרָֽא
qârâʼ
H7121
to call
V-Qal-Imperf-1cs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 116:13
כּוֹס
kôwç
H3563
"cup"
N-fs
In the Bible, this word can mean a cup or a type of owl, possibly due to the owl's unique eye shape. It's often used figuratively, like in Psalm 16:5, where God is the cup that fills our lives. The KJV translates it as 'cup' or 'owl'.
Definition: cup
Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: cup, (small) owl. Compare H3599 (כִּיס). See also: Genesis 40:11; Proverbs 23:31; Psalms 11:6.
יְשׁוּע֥וֹת
yᵉshûwʻâh
H3444
"salvation"
N-fp
Salvation means being saved or delivered from something, like trouble or danger, and can also mean victory or prosperity, as seen in the Bible's promises of God's deliverance.
Definition: 1) salvation, deliverance 1a) welfare, prosperity 1b) deliverance 1c) salvation (by God) 1d) victory
Usage: Occurs in 76 OT verses. KJV: deliverance, health, help(-ing), salvation, save, saving (health), welfare. See also: Genesis 49:18; Psalms 80:3; Psalms 3:3.
אֶשָּׂ֑א
nâsâʼ
H5375
"to lift"
V-Qal-Imperf-1cs
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.
וּ/בְ/שֵׁ֖ם
shêm
H8034
"name"
Conj | Prep | N-ms
In the Bible, a name represents a person's identity, honor, and character, like God's name symbolizing His power and authority. It appears in Genesis and other books, often referring to God's name or a person's reputation. This concept is central to understanding biblical identity.
Definition: 1) name 1a) name 1b) reputation, fame, glory 1c) the Name (as designation of God) 1d) memorial, monument Aramaic equivalent: shum (שֻׁם "name" H8036)
Usage: Occurs in 771 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] base, (in-) fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report. See also: Genesis 2:11; Exodus 3:15; Deuteronomy 16:6.
יְהוָ֣ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
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.
אֶקְרָֽא
qârâʼ
H7121
"to call"
V-Qal-Imperf-1cs
This Hebrew word means to call out to someone or something, often by name. It's used in many situations, like calling for help or reading aloud. In Genesis, God calls out to Adam in the Garden.
Definition: : call_to/invite/entreat 1) to call, call out, recite, read, cry out, proclaim 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to call, cry, utter a loud sound 1a2) to call unto, cry (for help), call (with name of God) 1a3) to proclaim 1a4) to read aloud, read (to oneself), read 1a5) to summon, invite, call for, call and commission, appoint, call and endow 1a6) to call, name, give name to, call by 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to call oneself 1b2) to be called, be proclaimed, be read aloud, be summoned, be named 1c) (Pual) to be called, be named, be called out, be chosen
Usage: Occurs in 689 OT verses. KJV: bewray (self), that are bidden, call (for, forth, self, upon), cry (unto), (be) famous, guest, invite, mention, (give) name, preach, (make) proclaim(-ation), pronounce, publish, read, renowned, say. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 49:1; Judges 1:26.
Study Notes — Psalms 116:13
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 116:13 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 116:13
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 116:13
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 116:13
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 116:13
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 116:13
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 116:13
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 116:13
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 116:13
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 116:13
- Sermons on Psalms 116:13
Context — The LORD Has Heard My Voice
11In my alarm I said, “All men are liars!”
12How can I repay the LORD for all His goodness to me?
13I will lift the cup of salvation and call on the name of the LORD.
14I will fulfill my vows to the LORD in the presence of all His people. 15Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of His saints.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 16:5 | The LORD is my chosen portion and my cup; You have made my lot secure. |
| 2 | Psalms 116:2 | Because He has inclined His ear to me, I will call on Him as long as I live. |
| 3 | Psalms 105:1 | Give thanks to the LORD, call upon His name; make known His deeds among the nations. |
| 4 | Psalms 80:18 | Then we will not turn away from You; revive us, and we will call on Your name. |
| 5 | 1 Corinthians 10:21 | You cannot drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons too; you cannot partake in the table of the Lord and the table of demons too. |
| 6 | Psalms 116:17 | I will offer to You a sacrifice of thanksgiving and call on the name of the LORD. |
| 7 | 1 Corinthians 10:16 | Is not the cup of blessing that we bless a participation in the blood of Christ? And is not the bread that we break a participation in the body of Christ? |
| 8 | Isaiah 12:4 | and on that day you will say: “Give praise to the LORD; proclaim His name! Make His works known among the peoples; declare that His name is exalted. |
| 9 | 1 Corinthians 11:25–27 | In the same way, after supper He took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in My blood; do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me.” For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until He comes. Therefore, whoever eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of sinning against the body and blood of the Lord. |
| 10 | Luke 22:20 | In the same way, after supper He took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in My blood, which is poured out for you. |
Psalms 116:13 Summary
Psalms 116:13 is a verse about thanking God for saving us. The 'cup of salvation' is like a special drink that reminds us of God's love and rescue. When we 'call on the name of the LORD', we're talking to God and saying how much we appreciate what He's done for us, similar to what we see in Psalms 107:1, where it says to 'give thanks to the LORD, for He is good' and in 1 Thessalonians 5:18, where we're told to 'give thanks in every circumstance'. By doing this, we're celebrating the gift of salvation and acknowledging our dependence on God, just like the psalmist in this verse.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'lift the cup of salvation' in Psalms 116:13?
Lifting the cup of salvation is a metaphor for accepting and celebrating the salvation provided by God, as seen in Psalms 116:13, and is reminiscent of the cup of the New Covenant in Luke 22:20, which Jesus instituted at the Last Supper.
Why is calling on the name of the LORD important in this verse?
Calling on the name of the LORD is a way of expressing dependence on and worship of God, as seen in Romans 10:13, where it says that 'everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved'.
How does this verse relate to the idea of giving thanks to God?
This verse is closely tied to the idea of giving thanks to God, as seen in Psalms 100:4, which says to 'enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise', and is a way of expressing gratitude for the salvation provided by God.
What is the significance of the cup in biblical tradition?
In biblical tradition, the cup is often a symbol of God's wrath or judgment, as seen in Revelation 14:10, but in Psalms 116:13, it is a cup of salvation, emphasizing God's mercy and redemption, as also seen in Isaiah 51:22, where God says He will take the cup of staggering from their hand.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways you can 'lift the cup of salvation' in your own life, celebrating and accepting God's gift of salvation?
- How does remembering God's salvation impact your daily life and decisions?
- In what ways can you call on the name of the LORD in your own life, and what does that look like in practical terms?
- What are some things you can thank God for today, and how can you express that gratitude to Him?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 116:13
I will take the cup of salvation,.... Or "salvations" (n); not the eucharistic cup, or the cup in the Lord's supper, which the apostle calls "the cup of blessing", 1 Corinthians 10:16; though some so
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 116:13
I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the LORD. I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the Lord - Hebrew, 'the cup of salvations;' the manifold and full salvation vouchsafed to me.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 116:13
I will take the cup of salvation; I will offer the sacrifice of thanksgiving to God, as this phrase seems to be explained below, , where the latter clause of the verse is the same with that which here follows. The phrase is taken from the common practice of the Jews in their thank-offerings, in which a feast was made of the remainders of the sacrifices, and the offerers, together with the priests, did eat and drink before the Lord, and, amongst other rites, the master of the feast took a cup of wine into his hand, and solemnly blessed God for it, and for the mercy which was then acknowledged, and then gave it to all the guests, who drunk successively of it; see ,3; to which custom it is supposed that our blessed Saviour alludes in the institution of the cup, which also is called the cup of blessing, , which is in effect the same with the cup of salvation. This metaphor of a cup is used both of afflictions, as 75:8, and of comforts, as . Call upon the name of the Lord; or, publish or preach in or of the name of the Lord, i.e. his gracious nature, and the great things which he hath done for me. For he speaks of praise rather than of prayer, as appears both from the former clause, and by comparing .
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 116:13
Psalms 116:13 I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the LORD.Ver. 13. I will take the cup of salvation] Calicem salutum, vel omnis salutis (Vatab. Trem.). As in the drink offerings, or as at the feast after the peace offerings. See 1 Chronicles 16:3. Wherein the feast maker was wont to take a festival great cup; and in lifting it up to declare the occasion of that feast; and then, in testimony of thankfulness, to drink thereof to the guests, that they in order might pledge him. This was called a cup of salvation, or a health cup, but not in the drunkard’ s sense. To this the apostle seemeth to allude, 1 Corinthians 10:17, when he calleth the sacramental cup the cup of blessing. Jerome rendereth it, Calicem Iesu accipiam. And call upon the name of the Lord] Pray unto him, and so praise him.
Or, I will proclaim and preach his praises, as 1 Peter 2:9.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 116:13
(13) I will take.—Or, lift up.Cup of salvation.—The drink offering or oblation which accompanied festival celebrations (Numbers 29:19, &c). Others think of the Passover cup mentioned Matthew 26:27, when this psalm as part of the Hallel was sung. Others, again, take the figurative sense of cup—i.e., portion, lot, as in Psalms 16:5.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 116:13
Verse 13. I will take the cup of salvation] Literally, The cup of salvation, or deliverance, will I lift up. Alluding to the action in taking the cup of blessing among the Jews, which, when the person or master of the family lifted up, he said these words, "Blessed be the Lord, the Maker of the world, who has created the fruit of the vine!" But it may probably allude to the libation-offering, Numbers 28:7; for the three last verses seem to intimate that the psalmist was now at the temple, offering the meat-offering, drink-offering, and sacrifices to the Lord. Cup is often used by the Hebrews to denote plenty or abundance. So, the cup of trembling, an abundance of misery; the cup of salvation, an abundance of happiness. And call upon the name of the Lord.] I will invoke his name, that I may get more of the same blessings; for the only return that God requires is, that we ask for more. Who is like GOD? One reason why we should never more come to a fellow-mortal for a favour is, we have received so many already. A strong reason why we should claim the utmost salvation of God is, because we are already so much in debt to his mercy. Now this is the only way we have of discharging our debts to God; and yet, strange to tell, every such attempt to discharge the debt only serves to increase it!
Yet, notwithstanding, the debtor and creditor are represented as both pleased, both profited, and both happy in each other! Reader, pray to him, invoke his name; receive the cup-accept the abundance of salvation which he has provided thee, that thou mayest love and serve him with a perfect heart.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 116:13
13. the cup of salvation] Lit. salvations; the cup to be drunk as a part of the sacrifice of thanksgiving (Psalms 116:14) for great and manifold deliverance. Cp. ‘the cup of blessing’ in the service of the Passover (Matthew 26:27). call upon] Rather, proclaim the name of Jehovah, acknowledging that to Him alone is my gratitude due.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 116:13
I will take the cup of salvation - Compare the notes at Psalms 11:6. The “cup of salvation” means the cup by which his sense of the greatness of the salvation might be expressed - the cup of thanksgiving.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 116:13
13. Cup of salvation—The special dispensations, or allotments, of God to men, whether of joy or sorrow, mercy or judgment, are represented often under the figure of a cup, the contents of which they are to drink.
Sermons on Psalms 116:13
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Many of God’s People Are Coming Home by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the importance of living a purposeful life, especially when faced with the knowledge of having only 15 years left. He emphasizes the need to |
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Starts Discussion of Second Commandment (Not to Take the Name of the Lord in Vain) by Martin Luther | Martin Luther delves into the importance of honoring God's Name and the Second Commandment, emphasizing that all works must be done in faith to truly honor and magnify God's glory. |
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Sweetened With Three Ingredients by Thomas Brooks | Thomas Brooks emphasizes that Jesus approached His crucifixion with joy, likening it to a bridegroom's delight on his wedding day. Despite the extreme bitterness of the cup He was |
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I Keep a Quiet Heart by Elisabeth Elliot | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of trusting in God's presence, sovereignty, and love. He encourages the audience to have a quiet heart and not rush after thei |
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All Fulness in Christ by C.H. Spurgeon | In this sermon, the preacher calls upon angels and redeemed spirits to sing praises to the Lamb that was slain. The preacher emphasizes that all fullness and grace is found in Jesu |
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I Want My Portion Now! by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher addresses the issue of backsliding and encourages the audience to examine their reasons for coming to church. He emphasizes the importance of personal |
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The Book of Ruth #2 by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the significance of the book of Ruth in understanding God's plan of redemption. The book portrays the state of human loss and hopelessness, |