Psalms 145:18
Psalms 145:18 in Multiple Translations
The LORD is near to all who call on Him, to all who call out to Him in truth.
The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth.
Jehovah is nigh unto all them that call upon him, To all that call upon him in truth.
The Lord is near all those who give honour to his name; even to all who give honour to him with true hearts.
The Lord is close to all who ask for his help, to all who ask in sincerity.
The Lord is neere vnto all that call vpon him: yea, to all that call vpon him in trueth.
Near [is] Jehovah to all those calling Him, To all who call Him in truth.
The LORD is near to all those who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.
The LORD is nigh to all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth.
Yahweh ◄comes near to/is ready to help► all those who call out to him, to those who call to him sincerely.
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Psalms 145:18 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
קָר֣וֹב
יְ֭הוָה
לְ/כָל
קֹרְאָ֑י/ו
לְ/כֹ֤ל
אֲשֶׁ֖ר
יִקְרָאֻ֣/הוּ
בֶ/אֱמֶֽת
קָר֣וֹב
qârôwb
H7138
near
Adj
יְ֭הוָה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
לְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
all
Prep | N-ms
קֹרְאָ֑י/ו
qârâʼ
H7121
to call
V-Qal | Suff
לְ/כֹ֤ל
kôl
H3605
all
Prep | N-ms
אֲשֶׁ֖ר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Rel
יִקְרָאֻ֣/הוּ
qârâʼ
H7121
to call
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp | Suff
בֶ/אֱמֶֽת
ʼemeth
H571
truth
Prep | N-fs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 145:18
קָר֣וֹב
qârôwb
H7138
"near"
Adj
This Hebrew word means near, describing something close in place, time, or relationship. It is used in the book of Genesis to describe family relationships. The word is used to describe a close connection.
Definition: 1) near 1a) of place 1b) of time 1c) of personal relationship 1c1) kinship
Usage: Occurs in 76 OT verses. KJV: allied, approach, at hand, [phrase] any of kin, kinsfold(-sman), (that is) near (of kin), neighbour, (that is) next, (them that come) nigh (at hand), more ready, short(-ly). See also: Genesis 19:20; Psalms 75:2; Psalms 15:3.
יְ֭הוָה
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.
לְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
"all"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
קֹרְאָ֑י/ו
qârâʼ
H7121
"to call"
V-Qal | Suff
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.
לְ/כֹ֤ל
kôl
H3605
"all"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
אֲשֶׁ֖ר
ʼăsher
H834
"which"
Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
יִקְרָאֻ֣/הוּ
qârâʼ
H7121
"to call"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp | Suff
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.
בֶ/אֱמֶֽת
ʼemeth
H571
"truth"
Prep | N-fs
This Hebrew word means truth, faithfulness, or stability, and is often used to describe God's character and promises. In Psalm 100:5, it says God's truth endures forever, and in Proverbs 12:17, it emphasizes the importance of truthful speech.
Definition: : faithful 1) firmness, faithfulness, truth 1a) sureness, reliability 1b) stability, continuance 1c) faithfulness, reliableness 1d) truth 1d1) as spoken 1d2) of testimony and judgment 1d3) of divine instruction 1d4) truth as a body of ethical or religious knowledge 1d5) true doctrine adv 2) in truth, truly
Usage: Occurs in 125 OT verses. KJV: assured(-ly), establishment, faithful, right, sure, true (-ly, -th), verity. See also: Genesis 24:27; Psalms 111:7; Psalms 15:2.
Study Notes — Psalms 145:18
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- Context
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- Psalms 145:18 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 145:18
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 145:18
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 145:18
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 145:18
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 145:18
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 145:18
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 145:18
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 145:18
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 145:18
- Sermons on Psalms 145:18
Context — I Will Exalt You, My God and King
16You open Your hand and satisfy the desire of every living thing.
17The LORD is righteous in all His ways and kind in all His deeds.
18The LORD is near to all who call on Him, to all who call out to Him in truth.
19He fulfills the desires of those who fear Him; He hears their cry and saves them. 20The LORD preserves all who love Him, but all the wicked He will destroy.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Jeremiah 29:12–13 | Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart. |
| 2 | Psalms 34:18 | The LORD is near to the brokenhearted; He saves the contrite in spirit. |
| 3 | Deuteronomy 4:7 | For what nation is great enough to have a god as near to them as the LORD our God is to us whenever we call on Him? |
| 4 | John 4:24 | God is Spirit, and His worshipers must worship Him in spirit and in truth.” |
| 5 | Isaiah 58:9 | Then you will call, and the LORD will answer; you will cry out, and He will say, ‘Here I am.’ If you remove the yoke from your midst, the pointing of the finger and malicious talk, |
| 6 | 1 John 3:20–22 | Even if our hearts condemn us, God is greater than our hearts, and He knows all things. Beloved, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God, and we will receive from Him whatever we ask, because we keep His commandments and do what is pleasing in His sight. |
| 7 | John 14:23 | Jesus replied, “If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word. My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home with him. |
| 8 | James 4:8 | Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. |
| 9 | Psalms 46:5 | God is within her; she will not be moved. God will help her when morning dawns. |
| 10 | Matthew 6:5–8 | And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. Truly I tell you, they already have their full reward. But when you pray, go into your inner room, shut your door, and pray to your Father, who is unseen. And your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. And when you pray, do not babble on like pagans, for they think that by their many words they will be heard. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask Him. |
Psalms 145:18 Summary
[The Lord is near to those who call on Him in truth, meaning He is close to us when we approach Him with sincerity and honesty. This means we can trust that He will hear our prayers and be with us in times of need, as seen in Psalm 145:18 and also in Jeremiah 29:12-13 where it says that when we call to God, He will listen and we will find Him if we seek Him with our whole heart. When we call out to God in truth, we can be confident that He will be near to us and fulfill our desires, as stated in Psalm 145:19. By calling on God in truth, we can experience His presence and peace in our lives, as promised in Philippians 4:7.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to call out to God in truth?
To call out to God in truth means to approach Him with sincerity and honesty, without pretenses or hidden agendas, as seen in Psalm 51:6 where David asks God to create in him a clean heart and renew a right spirit within him.
Is God really near to everyone who calls on Him?
Yes, according to Psalm 145:18, God is near to all who call on Him in truth, and this is reiterated in Jeremiah 29:12-13 where it says that when we call to God, He will listen and we will find Him if we seek Him with our whole heart.
What is the condition for God to be near to us?
The condition for God to be near to us is that we must call out to Him in truth, meaning we must be genuine and sincere in our approach to Him, as stated in Psalm 145:18, and also be willing to surrender to His will and ways, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6 where it says to trust in the Lord with all our heart and lean not on our own understanding.
How can we be sure that God will hear our cry and save us?
We can be sure that God will hear our cry and save us because He fulfills the desires of those who fear Him, as stated in Psalm 145:19, and this is also seen in Psalm 34:17-18 where it says that the righteous cry out and the Lord hears them and delivers them from all their troubles.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can call out to God in truth and sincerity in my daily life?
- How can I cultivate a deeper sense of God's presence and nearness in my life?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to be more genuine and truthful with God, and how can I surrender those areas to Him?
- How can I trust that God is near to me, even when I don't feel His presence or see immediate answers to my prayers?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 145:18
The Lord [is] nigh unto all them that call upon him,.... He is not only nigh unto them in relation, being their near kinsman, brother, father, husband, and head, but with respect to place and
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 145:18
The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth. The Lord is nigh unto all them that call upon him - (Deuteronomy 4:7; Ps.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 145:18
Is nigh unto all them, to answer their prayers for relief, that call upon him in truth; sincerely, or with an upright heart, trusting to him, and waiting upon him in his way.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 145:18
Psalms 145:18 The LORD [is] nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth.Ver. 18. The Lord is nigh unto all those, &c.] He is ever at hand, to hear and help his faithful suitors and suppliants; these have the royalty of his ear, free access, sure success. To all that call upon him in truth] That draw near with a true heart, in full assurance of faith, having their hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and their bodies washed with pure water, Hebrews 10:22.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 145:18
(18) The Lord is nigh . . . Closer is He than breathing, and nearer than hands and feet.” : Higher Pantheism.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 145:18
Verse 18. The Lord is nigh] Whoever calls upon God in truth, with a sincere and upright heart, one that truly desires his salvation, to that person God is nigh. The following verse shows he is not only near to praying people, but 1. He will hear their cry. 2. Fulfil their desires. 3. Save them. Reader, lift up thy soul in prayer to this merciful God.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 145:18
18. nigh unto all them that call upon him] To answer and help. Cp. Deuteronomy 4:7; Psalms 34:18; Psalms 119:151. in truth] The hypocrite finds no favour with Him. Cp. Isaiah 10:20; John 4:23-24.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 145:18
The Lord is nigh unto all them that call upon him - There is a sense in which he is “nigh” to all, for he is everywhere present; but there is a special sense in which he seems to be near to us; in
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 145:18
18. The Lord is nigh—It is here shown that while God sends his rain and sunshine and harvest upon all his creatures, he gives special hearing and special mercy to the true hearted, to them that fear him.
Sermons on Psalms 145:18
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Coming to the Throne of Grace by Bob Jennings | This sermon emphasizes the importance of coming to the throne of God, highlighting the need for wisdom that surpasses material wealth and the significance of dealing with eternal m |
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"Conditions of National Revival" by Colin Peckham | This sermon emphasizes the conditions for national revival as outlined in 2 Chronicles 7:14, a well-known but often overlooked promise in the Bible. The verse provides a clear pres |
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The Prayer Meeting by Bob Jennings | This sermon emphasizes the importance of prayer meetings and being devoted to prayer, highlighting the significance of gathering together for prayer as a mark of true Christianity. |
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All to Jesus - Part 3 by Compilations | This sermon discusses different groups of people who have encountered Christ in various ways, from those who see Him as a utilitarian solution to their problems, to those who seek |
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The Coming Great Deception by Steve Gallagher | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the consequences of rejecting the truth of God's word. He emphasizes the importance of understanding right from wrong and warns against accep |
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(Clip) Lord, Teach Us to Pray by Leonard Ravenhill | This sermon emphasizes the eternal significance of prayer, highlighting how the disciples prioritized learning to pray from Jesus above all else. It delves into the depth and power |
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The Lewis Revival 1949 - Part 3 by Colin Peckham | This sermon reflects on the powerful impact of prayer during times of revival, focusing on individuals like John Smith who prayed diligently at the anvil, and the community that ca |