Psalms 124:6

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Psalms 124:6 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

Blessed be the LORD, who has not given us as prey to their teeth.

King James Version KJV

Blessed be the LORD, who hath not given us as a prey to their teeth.

American Standard Version ASV

Blessed be Jehovah, Who hath not given us as a prey to their teeth.

Bible in Basic English BBE

Praise be to the Lord, who has not let us be wounded by their teeth.

Free Bible Version FBV

Praise the Lord, who didn't hand us over to them as prey to be ripped apart by their teeth.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

Praysed be the Lord, which hath not giuen vs as a praye vnto their teeth.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

Blessed [is] Jehovah who hath not given us, A prey to their teeth.

World English Bible WEB

Blessed be the LORD, who has not given us as a prey to their teeth.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

Blessed be the LORD, who hath not given us as a prey to their teeth.

Translation for Translators T4T

But praise Yahweh, because he has not allowed our enemies to destroy us like wild animals [MET] tear apart the creatures that they capture.

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Psalms 124:6 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB בָּר֥וּךְ יְהוָ֑ה שֶׁ/לֹּ֥א נְתָנָ֥/נוּ טֶ֝֗רֶף לְ/שִׁנֵּי/הֶֽם

בָּר֥וּךְ bârak H1288 to bless V-Qal-Inf-c

יְהוָ֑ה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 The Lord N-proper

שֶׁ/לֹּ֥א lôʼ H3808 not Rel | Part

נְתָנָ֥/נוּ nâthan H5414 to give V-Qal-Perf-3ms | Suff

טֶ֝֗רֶף ṭereph H2964 prey N-ms

לְ/שִׁנֵּי/הֶֽם shên H8127 tooth Prep | N-cd | Suff

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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 124:6

בָּר֥וּךְ bârak H1288 "to bless" V-Qal-Inf-c

To bless means to praise or honor God, often by kneeling in worship. In the Bible, people bless God and God blesses people, showing favor and care for them, as seen in the story of Abraham and his descendants.

Definition: 1) to bless, kneel 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to kneel 1a2) to bless 1b) (Niphal) to be blessed, bless oneself 1c) (Piel) to bless 1d) (Pual) to be blessed, be adored 1e) (Hiphil) to cause to kneel 1f) (Hithpael) to bless oneself 2) (TWOT) to praise, salute, curse Aramaic equivalent: be.rakh (בְּרַךְ "to bless" H1289)

Usage: Occurs in 289 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] abundantly, [idiom] altogether, [idiom] at all, blaspheme, bless, congratulate, curse, [idiom] greatly, [idiom] indeed, kneel (down), praise, salute, [idiom] still, thank. See also: Genesis 1:22; Deuteronomy 24:19; Job 2:9.

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.

שֶׁ/לֹּ֥א lôʼ H3808 "not" Rel | Part

The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.

Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)

Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.

נְתָנָ֥/נוּ nâthan H5414 "to give" V-Qal-Perf-3ms | Suff

This word means to give, put, or set something, with a wide range of applications. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, describing God's actions and human interactions. The word is used to convey giving, selling, or exchanging something.

Definition: : give/deliver/send/produce 1) to give, put, set 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to give, bestow, grant, permit, ascribe, employ, devote, consecrate, dedicate, pay wages, sell, exchange, lend, commit, entrust, give over, deliver up, yield produce, occasion, produce, requite to, report, mention, utter, stretch out, extend 1a2) to put, set, put on, put upon, set, appoint, assign, designate 1a3) to make, constitute 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be given, be bestowed, be provided, be entrusted to, be granted to, be permitted, be issued, be published, be uttered, be assigned 1b2) to be set, be put, be made, be inflicted 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be given, be bestowed, be given up, be delivered up 1c2) to be put upon

Usage: Occurs in 1816 OT verses. KJV: add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield. See also: Genesis 1:17; Genesis 40:21; Exodus 30:12.

טֶ֝֗רֶף ṭereph H2964 "prey" N-ms

This word refers to something that has been torn apart, like prey or food. In Genesis 49:27 and Isaiah 18:6, it describes the spoils of war or the leftovers of a predator's meal.

Definition: 1) prey, food, leaf 1a) prey 1b) food 1c) leaf

Usage: Occurs in 23 OT verses. KJV: leaf, meat, prey, spoil. See also: Genesis 49:9; Isaiah 5:29; Psalms 76:5.

לְ/שִׁנֵּי/הֶֽם shên H8127 "tooth" Prep | N-cd | Suff

The Hebrew word for tooth can also mean ivory or a sharp cliff. It is used in the Bible to describe the teeth of humans and animals, as well as sharp rocks, and is often translated as tooth or ivory.

Definition: : tooth 1) tooth, ivory 1a) tooth 1a1) of man, lex talionis, beast 1b) tooth, tine (of fork) 1c) ivory 1c1) as material 1c2) of commerce 1d) sharp pointed rock

Usage: Occurs in 48 OT verses. KJV: crag, [idiom] forefront, ivory, [idiom] sharp, tooth. See also: Genesis 49:12; Psalms 57:5; Psalms 3:8.

Study Notes — Psalms 124:6

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Psalms 124:6 Summary
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Gill's Exposition on Psalms 124:6
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 124:6
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 124:6
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 124:6
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 124:6
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 124:6
Sermons on Psalms 124:6

Context — Our Help Is in the Name of the LORD

4then the floods would have engulfed us, then the torrent would have overwhelmed us, 5then the raging waters would have swept us away.

6Blessed be the LORD, who has not given us as prey to their teeth.

7We have escaped like a bird from the snare of the fowler; the net is torn, and we have slipped away. 8Our help is in the name of the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Exodus 15:9–10	The enemy declared, ‘I will pursue, I will overtake. I will divide the spoils; I will gorge myself on them. I will draw my sword; my hand will destroy them.’ But You blew with Your breath, and the sea covered them. They sank like lead in the mighty waters.
2	Psalms 145:5–6	the glorious splendor of Your majesty. And I will meditate on Your wondrous works. They will proclaim the power of Your awesome deeds, and I will declare Your greatness.
3	Psalms 118:13	I was pushed so hard I was falling, but the LORD helped me.
4	Isaiah 10:14–19	My hand reached as into a nest to seize the wealth of the nations. Like one gathering abandoned eggs, I gathered all the earth. No wing fluttered, no beak opened or chirped.’” Does an axe raise itself above the one who swings it? Does a saw boast over him who saws with it? It would be like a rod waving the one who lifts it, or a staff lifting him who is not wood! Therefore the Lord GOD of Hosts will send a wasting disease among Assyria’s stout warriors, and under his pomp will be kindled a fire like a burning flame. And the Light of Israel will become a fire, and its Holy One a flame. In a single day it will burn and devour Assyria’s thorns and thistles. The splendor of its forests and orchards, both soul and body, it will completely destroy, as a sickness consumes a man. The remaining trees of its forests will be so few that a child could count them.
5	Psalms 17:9	from the wicked who assail me, from my mortal enemies who surround me.
6	1 Samuel 26:20	So do not let my blood fall to the ground far from the presence of the LORD. For the king of Israel has come out to look for a flea, like one who hunts a partridge in the mountains.”
7	Judges 5:30–31	‘Are they not finding and dividing the spoil— a girl or two for each warrior, a plunder of dyed garments for Sisera, the spoil of embroidered garments for the neck of the looter?’ So may all your enemies perish, O LORD! But may those who love You shine like the sun at its brightest.” And the land had rest for forty years.

Psalms 124:6 Summary

[This verse is saying that God has protected us from being hurt by our enemies, and we should be thankful for that. It's like when God helped the Israelites escape from the Egyptians in Exodus 14:13-31, and we can trust Him to do the same for us today. We can also look to verses like Jeremiah 29:11 for comfort, reminding us that God has a good plan for our lives.]

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean to be given as prey to someone's teeth?

In Psalms 124:6, being given as prey to someone's teeth means to be completely at the mercy of our enemies, with no escape or protection, much like the situation described in Genesis 49:27 where the tribe of Benjamin is compared to a wolf that devours its prey.

Why does the Psalmist say 'Blessed be the LORD' in this verse?

The Psalmist says 'Blessed be the LORD' because God has protected and delivered His people from the jaws of their enemies, demonstrating His faithfulness and loving-kindness, as seen in Psalms 107:1 and Deuteronomy 31:8.

How does this verse relate to our everyday lives?

This verse reminds us that, as believers, we are not alone in our struggles, and God is always working to protect and deliver us from the forces of evil that seek to harm us, as promised in Romans 8:28 and 2 Thessalonians 3:3.

What can we learn from the image of being prey to someone's teeth?

The image of being prey to someone's teeth teaches us about the reality of spiritual warfare and the importance of trusting in God's power and protection, as described in Ephesians 6:10-18 and 1 Peter 5:8-9.

Reflection Questions

How have you experienced God's protection and deliverance in your own life, and how can you thank Him for it?
What are some ways that you feel like you are being 'hunted' or attacked by the enemy, and how can you trust God to protect you?
In what ways can you apply the truth of this verse to your relationships and interactions with others, especially those who may be opposed to your faith?
How does this verse encourage you to pray for yourself and others who may be facing spiritual battles or persecution?

Gill's Exposition on Psalms 124:6

Blessed [be] the Lord,.... Here begins the church's thanksgiving for deliverance from all their enemies, their proud persecutors; and from all afflictions and troubles by them; which they could never

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 124:6

Blessed be the LORD, who hath not given us as a prey to their teeth. Blessed be the Lord, who hath not given us as a prey to their teeth - as wild beasts thirst for the blood of their prey.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 124:6

A metaphor from wild beasts, which tear and devour their prey with their teeth.

Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 124:6

Psalms 124:6 Blessed [be] the LORD, who hath not given us [as] a prey to their teeth.Ver. 6. Blessed be the Lord, &c.] Deo gratias, thanks be to God was much in Austin’ s mouth, and should be so in ours, but especially upon some signal deliverance. How was God blessed at Berachah? 2 Chronicles 20:26 As a prey to their teeth] Who meant to have made but a breakfast of us, and had already devoured us in their hopes, but God defeated them.

Cambridge Bible on Psalms 124:6

6–8. Thanksgiving and confidence for the future.

Barnes' Notes on Psalms 124:6

Blessed be the Lord - The Lord be praised; or, We have reason to praise the Lord because we have been delivered from these calamities.

Sermons on Psalms 124:6

	Sermon	Description
	Rescued From the Trap by David Wilkerson	David Wilkerson emphasizes the theme of divine rescue in his sermon 'Rescued From the Trap,' illustrating how believers are likened to birds caught in the snares set by the devil,
	Psalm 124 by Henry Law	Henry Law emphasizes that all deliverance comes freely from God's hand, deserving grateful blessings. The enemies of God's children, led by the devil, are numerous and malicious, s
	God Is Good by Chuck Smith	In this sermon, the speaker discusses the story of Joseph from the Bible. Joseph was sold into slavery by his brothers and ended up in Egypt, where he was falsely accused and throw
	Talk Ye of All His Wondrous Works. by F.B. Meyer	F.B. Meyer emphasizes the importance of discussing God's wondrous works among Christians, noting that there is often a reluctance to speak about God in favor of other topics. He re
	Taking Time to Wait on God - Part 2 by Derek Prince	In this sermon, the speaker discusses the four main functions of a head in relation to the body. The first function is to receive input, where every part of the body has the right
	Taking Time to Wait on God by Derek Prince	In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having a personal relationship with Jesus and being able to hear Him speak. The speaker discusses the four main functions o
	Put All Things Under the Feet of Jesus by Derek Prince	Derek Prince emphasizes the significance of placing all things under the feet of Jesus, drawing from Psalm 118 to illustrate how the Lord is our strength and salvation amidst strug