Psalms 121:2
Psalms 121:2 in Multiple Translations
My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.
My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth.
My help cometh from Jehovah, Who made heaven and earth.
Your help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.
My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.
Mine helpe commeth from the Lord, which hath made the heauen and the earth.
My help [is] from Jehovah, maker of heaven and earth,
My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth.
My help cometh from the LORD, who made heaven and earth.
Our feet were standing in thy courts, O Jerusalem.
And my answer is that Yahweh is the one who helps me; he is the one who made heaven and the earth.
Then I say, “God is the one that helps me. He is the one that made the earth and the sky.”
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 121:2
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Psalms 121:2 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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עֶ֭זְרִ/י
מֵ/עִ֣ם
יְהוָ֑ה
עֹ֝שֵׂ֗ה
שָׁמַ֥יִם
וָ/אָֽרֶץ
עֶ֭זְרִ/י
ʻêzer
H5828
helper
N-ms | Suff
מֵ/עִ֣ם
ʻim
H5973
with
Prep | Prep
יְהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
עֹ֝שֵׂ֗ה
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
V-Qal
שָׁמַ֥יִם
shâmayim
H8064
heaven
N-mp
וָ/אָֽרֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
Conj | N-cs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 121:2
עֶ֭זְרִ/י
ʻêzer
H5828
"helper"
N-ms | Suff
A helper or one who provides aid is the meaning of this word, used to describe someone who assists or supports others. It is used in the Psalms to express gratitude for God's help and in the book of Isaiah to describe God's aid to his people.
Definition: 1) help, succour 1a) help, succour 1b) one who helps
Usage: Occurs in 21 OT verses. KJV: help. See also: Genesis 2:18; Psalms 115:9; Psalms 20:3.
מֵ/עִ֣ם
ʻim
H5973
"with"
Prep | Prep
This Hebrew word means with or together, like when God is with his people in Exodus 33:14-15. It's used to describe accompaniment or association, and can also mean against or beside. The word is used to convey a sense of relationship or proximity between people or things.
Definition: 1) with 1a) with 1b) against 1c) toward 1d) as long as
Usage: Occurs in 919 OT verses. KJV: accompanying, against, and, as ([idiom] long as), before, beside, by (reason of), for all, from (among, between), in, like, more than, of, (un-) to, with(-al). See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 21:14; Deuteronomy 29:11.
יְהוָ֑ה
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.
עֹ֝שֵׂ֗ה
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
V-Qal
This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.
Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made
Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.
שָׁמַ֥יִם
shâmayim
H8064
"heaven"
N-mp
The Hebrew word for heaven or sky, it refers to the visible universe and the abode of God. It is often used in the Bible to describe the dwelling place of celestial bodies.
Definition: 1) heaven, heavens, sky 1a) visible heavens, sky 1a1) as abode of the stars 1a2) as the visible universe, the sky, atmosphere, etc 1b) Heaven (as the abode of God) Aramaic equivalent: sha.ma.yin (שָׁמַ֫יִן "heaven" H8065)
Usage: Occurs in 395 OT verses. KJV: air, [idiom] astrologer, heaven(-s). See also: Genesis 1:1; 1 Samuel 2:10; Job 28:21.
וָ/אָֽרֶץ
ʼerets
H776
"land"
Conj | N-cs
The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.
Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.
Study Notes — Psalms 121:2
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- Context
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- Psalms 121:2 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 121:2
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 121:2
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 121:2
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 121:2
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 121:2
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 121:2
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 121:2
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 121:2
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 121:2
- Sermons on Psalms 121:2
Context — I Lift Up My Eyes to the Hills
1I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come?
2My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.
3He will not allow your foot to slip; your Protector will not slumber. 4Behold, the Protector of Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Isaiah 41:13 | For I am the LORD your God, who takes hold of your right hand and tells you: Do not fear, I will help you. |
| 2 | Psalms 124:8 | Our help is in the name of the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. |
| 3 | Hebrews 13:6 | So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?” |
| 4 | Isaiah 40:28–29 | Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary; His understanding is beyond searching out. He gives power to the faint and increases the strength of the weak. |
| 5 | Psalms 146:5–6 | Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the LORD his God, the Maker of heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them. He remains faithful forever. |
| 6 | Psalms 46:1 | God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble. |
| 7 | Psalms 115:15 | May you be blessed by the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. |
| 8 | Jeremiah 20:11 | But the LORD is with me like a fearsome warrior. Therefore, my persecutors will stumble and will not prevail. Since they have not succeeded, they will be utterly put to shame, with an everlasting disgrace that will never be forgotten. |
| 9 | Hosea 13:9 | You are destroyed, O Israel, because you are against Me— against your helper. |
Psalms 121:2 Summary
[Psalms 121:2 tells us that our help comes from the LORD, who is the powerful Maker of heaven and earth. This means that we can trust in God's strength and ability to assist us in times of need, just like it says in Isaiah 41:10. We can look to God for help because He is all-powerful and able to do great things, as seen in Jeremiah 32:17. By trusting in God's help, we can have confidence and peace, knowing that He is always with us, as promised in Matthew 28:20.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that our help comes from the LORD?
This means that God is our ultimate source of assistance and support, as seen in Psalms 121:2, and is reminiscent of Deuteronomy 33:26, which says God is our helper and shield.
How does the fact that God is the Maker of heaven and earth impact our understanding of His help?
Recognizing God as the Maker of heaven and earth, as stated in Psalms 121:2, reminds us of His power and ability to help us, similar to what is seen in Jeremiah 32:17, where God's power over creation is highlighted.
Is this verse saying that we should only look to God for help and not to other people or things?
While it's true that our ultimate help comes from the LORD, as stated in Psalms 121:2, the Bible also teaches us to seek help from others, as seen in Galatians 6:2, where we are instructed to bear one another's burdens.
How can we apply this verse to our everyday lives?
We can apply Psalms 121:2 to our lives by remembering to trust in God's power and provision, as seen in Philippians 4:19, which says that God will supply all our needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I have seen God's help in my life, and how can I be more mindful of His presence and provision?
- How does recognizing God as the Maker of heaven and earth impact my trust in Him and my willingness to seek His help?
- What are some areas of my life where I am currently seeking help from sources other than God, and how can I shift my focus to trusting in Him?
- What does it mean for me to 'lift up my eyes to the hills' as mentioned in Psalms 121:1, and how can I cultivate a posture of looking to God for help in my daily life?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 121:2
My help [cometh] from the Lord, which made heaven and earth. Who helps his people out of the hands of all their enemies, and out of all their troubles and afflictions; he helps them in the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 121:2
My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth. My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth - and who has at command, therefore, inexhaustible means of help for His people (Psalms 115:15).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 121:2
From God alone, and therefore to him alone will I turn mine eyes.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 121:2
Psalms 121:2 My help [cometh] from the LORD, which made heaven and earth.Ver. 2. My help cometh from the Lord] To whom, therefore, alone I must look for help. Sursum corda, sursum etiam capita. Naturalists tell us, that of those twenty-eight muscles whereby the head is moved, twelve lift up the head behind, and two only before let it downward; to teach us to contemplate heaven more and earth less (Bodin. Theat. Naturae, 413). Others advertise us, that it is one main end why God hath set in man’ s eye a fifth muscle; whereas other creatures have but four; one to turn downward, another to hold forwards, a third to turn the eye to the right hand, a fourth to the left hand; but no unreasonable creature can turn the eye upward, as man can, that he may look up to God (Columb. de re Anatom. l. 5, c. 9). Which made heaven and earth] And will rather unmake both again, than his people shall want seasonable help.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 121:2
(2) My help cometh . . .—Not as the superstition of the Canaanite said, from the sacred summits themselves, but from their Creator’s Lord. It is noticeable that the style, “maker of heaven and earth,” is a peculiarity of psalms which are certainly post-exile, and show how strongly the contrast with heathenism impressed the creative power of God on the Hebrew mind. When the idolater, pointing to his visible god, taunted the Israelite with having no god, the reply, that He made the heavens, and the earth, and all things, and that these were the proofs of His being, was most natural. (See Jeremiah 10:11.)
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 121:2
Verse 2. My help cometh from the Lord] There is no help for me but in my God; and I expect it from no other quarter.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 121:2
2. Maker of heaven and earth is a frequent epithet of Jehovah in the later Psalms (Psalms 115:15; Psalms 124:8; Psalms 134:3; Psalms 146:6). It is the guarantee of His power to help. It contrasts His omnipotence with the impotence of the heathen gods “that have not made the heavens and the earth” (Jeremiah 10:11).
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 121:2
My help cometh from the Lord - From Yahweh. This is the answer to the anxious inquiry in Psalms 121:1.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 121:2
2. My help cometh from the Lord—It was not a superstitious reverence for places and sacred mountains, but trust in Jehovah, which sustained the psalmist’s hope.
Sermons on Psalms 121:2
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The Story of Esther by David Guzik | In this sermon, the speaker begins by asking the congregation what God has been arranging in their lives and what they are being set up for. He emphasizes the importance of being i |
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Proverbs 10- Words & Actions Reveal the Heart by Shane Idleman | This sermon emphasizes the importance of turning away from wickedness and embracing righteousness, highlighting the power of words to build up or destroy, the need to avoid fear an |
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Meek and Mild by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the Beatitudes, specifically the first and third ones. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the meaning behind these statements. Th |
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Jesus Came to Save That Which Was Lost - Part 1 by Joshua Daniel | This sermon by Joshua Daniel emphasizes the importance of repentance, faith in Jesus, and the transformative power of God's grace. It addresses the prevalence of sin, dishonesty, a |
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The Victorious Name of Jesus by Basilea Schlink | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the power and significance of the name of Jesus. They highlight that Jesus is our helper and deliverer, and that we can rely on him completel |
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Exposition on Psalm 122 by St. Augustine | St. Augustine preaches about the power of holy love that raises us to heavenly things and eternal pursuits, contrasting it with impure love that leads to perishable desires. He emp |
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The Husbandman by Andrew Murray | Andrew Murray emphasizes the profound relationship between God as the Husbandman and Jesus as the true Vine, illustrating that just as a vine relies on its husbandman for growth an |