Psalms 146:8
Psalms 146:8 in Multiple Translations
the LORD opens the eyes of the blind, the LORD lifts those who are weighed down, the LORD loves the righteous.
The LORD openeth the eyes of the blind: the LORD raiseth them that are bowed down: the LORD loveth the righteous:
Jehovah openeth the eyes of the blind; Jehovah raiseth up them that are bowed down; Jehovah loveth the righteous;
The Lord makes open the eyes of the blind; the Lord is the lifter up of those who are bent down; the Lord is a lover of the upright;
The Lord makes the blind see. The Lord lifts up those who are bowed down. The Lord loves those who do what's right.
The Lord giueth sight to the blinde: the Lord rayseth vp the crooked: the Lord loueth the righteous.
Jehovah is loosing the prisoners, Jehovah is opening (the eyes of) the blind, Jehovah is raising the bowed down, Jehovah is loving the righteous,
The LORD opens the eyes of the blind. The LORD raises up those who are bowed down. The LORD loves the righteous.
The LORD openeth the eyes of the blind: the LORD raiseth them that are bowed down: the LORD loveth the righteous:
Who covereth the heaven with clouds, and prepareth rain for the earth. Who maketh grass to grow on the mountains, and herbs for the service of men.
Yahweh enables those who are blind to see again. He lifts up those who have fallen down. He loves righteous people.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 146:8
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Psalms 146:8 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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יְהוָ֤ה
פֹּ֘קֵ֤חַ
עִוְרִ֗ים
יְ֭הוָה
זֹקֵ֣ף
כְּפוּפִ֑ים
יְ֝הוָ֗ה
אֹהֵ֥ב
צַדִּיקִֽים
יְהוָ֤ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
פֹּ֘קֵ֤חַ
pâqach
H6491
to open
V-Qal
עִוְרִ֗ים
ʻivvêr
H5787
blind
Adj
יְ֭הוָה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
זֹקֵ֣ף
zâqaph
H2210
to raise
V-Qal
כְּפוּפִ֑ים
kâphaph
H3721
to bend
V-Qal-Inf-c
יְ֝הוָ֗ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
אֹהֵ֥ב
ʼâhab
H157
to love
V-Qal
צַדִּיקִֽים
tsaddîyq
H6662
righteous
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 146:8
יְהוָ֤ה
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.
פֹּ֘קֵ֤חַ
pâqach
H6491
"to open"
V-Qal
This Hebrew word means to open, like opening your eyes or ears to something new. It can also mean being observant and aware of your surroundings. In the Bible, it is used to describe physical and spiritual awakening.
Definition: 1) to open (the eyes) 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to open (the eyes) 1a2) to open (the ears) 1b) (Niphal) to be opened
Usage: Occurs in 18 OT verses. KJV: open. See also: Genesis 3:5; Psalms 146:8; Proverbs 20:13.
עִוְרִ֗ים
ʻivvêr
H5787
"blind"
Adj
This word describes someone who is blind, either physically or unable to see spiritually. In the Bible, it is used in Matthew 9:27 to describe the two blind men who followed Jesus. The word is also used in Romans 2:19 to describe spiritual blindness.
Definition: 1) blind 1a) blind (physically) 1b) blind (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 23 OT verses. KJV: blind (men, people). See also: Exodus 4:11; Isaiah 35:5; Psalms 146:8.
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.
זֹקֵ֣ף
zâqaph
H2210
"to raise"
V-Qal
This Hebrew word means to raise or lift up, often used to describe comforting or reviving someone, as seen in the book of Psalms where God raises up those who are downtrodden. It is related to the Aramaic word zeqaph. The KJV translates it as 'raise up'.
Definition: (Qal) to raise up Aramaic equivalent: ze.qaph (זְקַף "to raise" H2211)
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: raise (up). See also: Psalms 145:14; Psalms 146:8.
כְּפוּפִ֑ים
kâphaph
H3721
"to bend"
V-Qal-Inf-c
To bend means to curve or bow down, often as a sign of respect or worship. This word is used in the Bible to describe people bowing down to God or to others.
Definition: 1) to bend, bend down, bow down, be bent, be bowed 1a) (Qal) to bend down, bow down 1b) (Niphal) to bow oneself down
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: bow down (self). See also: Psalms 57:7; Psalms 146:8; Psalms 145:14.
יְ֝הוָ֗ה
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.
אֹהֵ֥ב
ʼâhab
H157
"to love"
V-Qal
To love means to have affection for someone or something, including family, romance, or God. It can also describe being a friend or having appetite for things like food or wisdom.
Definition: : lover 1) to love 1a) (Qal) 1a1) human love for another, includes family, and sexual 1a2) human appetite for objects such as food, drink, sleep, wisdom 1a3) human love for or to God 1a4) act of being a friend 1a4a) lover (participle) 1a4b) friend (participle) 1a5) God's love toward man 1a5a) to individual men 1a5b) to people Israel 1a5c) to righteousness 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) lovely (participle) 1b2) loveable (participle) 1c) (Piel) 1c1) friends 1c2) lovers (fig. of adulterers) 2) to like Also means: a.hav (אָהֵב ": friend" H0157H)
Usage: Occurs in 195 OT verses. KJV: (be-) love(-d, -ly, -r), like, friend. See also: Genesis 22:2; Psalms 116:1; Psalms 4:3.
צַדִּיקִֽים
tsaddîyq
H6662
"righteous"
Adj
Means being just or righteous, as seen in government, personal conduct, or character, often describing someone made right with God. It appears in descriptions of King David and other biblical leaders. The concept is central to the Bible's teachings on morality and ethics.
Definition: 1) just, lawful, righteous 1a) just, righteous (in government) 1b) just, right (in one's cause) 1c) just, righteous (in conduct and character) 1d) righteous (as justified and vindicated by God) 1e) right, correct, lawful
Usage: Occurs in 197 OT verses. KJV: just, lawful, righteous (man). See also: Genesis 6:9; Proverbs 10:31; Psalms 1:5.
Study Notes — Psalms 146:8
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- Psalms 146:8 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 146:8
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 146:8
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 146:8
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 146:8
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 146:8
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 146:8
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 146:8
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 146:8
- Sermons on Psalms 146:8
Context — Praise the LORD, O My Soul
6the Maker of heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them. He remains faithful forever.
7He executes justice for the oppressed and gives food to the hungry. The LORD sets the prisoners free,
8the LORD opens the eyes of the blind, the LORD lifts those who are weighed down, the LORD loves the righteous.
9The LORD protects foreigners; He sustains the fatherless and the widow, but the ways of the wicked He frustrates. 10The LORD reigns forever, your God, O Zion, for all generations. Hallelujah!Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 11:7 | For the LORD is righteous; He loves justice. The upright will see His face. |
| 2 | Psalms 145:14 | The LORD upholds all who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down. |
| 3 | Matthew 9:30 | And their eyes were opened. Jesus warned them sternly, “See that no one finds out about this!” |
| 4 | Acts 26:18 | to open their eyes, so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those sanctified by faith in Me.’ |
| 5 | Isaiah 35:5 | Then the eyes of the blind will be opened and the ears of the deaf unstopped. |
| 6 | Ephesians 1:18 | I ask that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you may know the hope of His calling, the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints, |
| 7 | Luke 13:11–13 | and a woman there had been disabled by a spirit for eighteen years. She was hunched over and could not stand up straight. When Jesus saw her, He called her over and said, “Woman, you are set free from your disability.” Then He placed His hands on her, and immediately she straightened up and began to glorify God. |
| 8 | 2 Corinthians 7:6 | But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the arrival of Titus, |
| 9 | 1 Peter 2:9 | But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. |
| 10 | Matthew 11:5 | The blind receive sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the poor. |
Psalms 146:8 Summary
This verse tells us that God is a God of love and care, who helps those in need. He opens the eyes of the blind, lifts up those who are struggling, and loves those who are trying to do what is right (as seen in Psalms 37:28). This means that no matter what we are going through, God is always with us and wants to help us. We can trust in Him and His faithfulness, as promised in Psalms 100:5 and Lamentations 3:22-23, and know that He will take care of us.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that the LORD opens the eyes of the blind in Psalms 146:8?
This phrase is not only referring to physical blindness, but also spiritual blindness, as seen in Isaiah 42:7 and Matthew 9:27-31, where Jesus heals both physical and spiritual blindness.
How does the LORD lift those who are weighed down?
The LORD lifts those who are weighed down by their circumstances, sins, or struggles, as seen in Psalms 55:22 and Matthew 11:28-30, where God promises to give us rest and take our burdens upon Himself.
What does it mean that the LORD loves the righteous?
The LORD loves those who are righteous, not because of their own goodness, but because of His own character and faithfulness, as seen in Psalms 37:28 and John 3:16, where God's love is demonstrated through His sacrifice for us.
How can I experience the LORD's love and care in my life?
You can experience the LORD's love and care by trusting in Him, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6 and Romans 8:28, where God promises to work all things together for our good, and by seeking a personal relationship with Him through prayer and Bible study, as encouraged in Jeremiah 29:12-13 and James 4:8.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I am spiritually blind, and how can I ask the LORD to open my eyes?
- In what ways am I feeling weighed down, and how can I trust the LORD to lift me up?
- What does it mean to be righteous in God's eyes, and how can I pursue righteousness in my daily life?
- How can I demonstrate the LORD's love to those around me, especially to those who are hurting or struggling?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 146:8
The Lord openeth [the eyes of] the blind,.... Who are corporeally blind; the eyes of many such were opened by Christ when here on earth, and one who was born blind; and such who are spiritually blind
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 146:8
The LORD openeth the eyes of the blind: the LORD raiseth them that are bowed down: the LORD loveth the righteous: The Lord openeth the eyes of the blind (Isaiah 35:5) - both the literally and the
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 146:8
The eyes of the blind; either, 1. The eyes of their mind, which he enlightens and directs in doubtful and difficult causes; or, 2. Their bodily eyes, which he did abundantly by his Son Jesus Christ. Loveth the righteous, even when he doth afflict them, which also he doth out of love, .
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 146:8
Psalms 146:8 The LORD openeth [the eyes of] the blind: the LORD raiseth them that are bowed down: the LORD loveth the righteous:Ver. 8. The Lord openeth the eyes] Both of body and mind, as in the Gospel. As for those miracles, which Tacitus and Suetonius attribute to Vespasian (as that he made a blind man see with spittle, healed another that was lame, and another that had a dry hand, by treading upon it), they are the miracles of Christ, which those profane authors would cast upon their emperor. Tacitus writeth that the blind man said to Vespasian that the god Serapis sent him to him. Now, the Paynims did think that the Christians did worship Serapis, as appeareth by the Epistle of Adrian, the emperor, to Severianus, the consul, that in the town of Alexandria they that worshipped Serapis were Christians, &c. The Lord raiseth, &c.] As he did that daughter of Abraham in the Gospel, whom Satan had bound and bowed down twelve years, Luke 13:16, and as he doth still, Isaiah 61:1. The Lord loveth the righteous] And this is more than all the rest. God dispenseth outward blessings, but not always in love.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 146:8
(8) Openeth.—Here, and through the verse, the verbs are participles. The elliptical “open the blind” is easily understood. Blindness is sometimes figurative of distress and helplessness (Deuteronomy 28:29; Isaiah 59:9, &c), sometimes of want of mental or spiritual discernment, as Isaiah 29:18; Isaiah 42:7, &c. Here, most probably, the former. Raiseth.—See Psalms 145:14.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 146:8
Verse 8. Openeth the eyes of the blind] He brings us out of our prison-house, from the shadow of death, and opens our eyes that we may behold the free light of the day. And it is the Lord only that can open the eyes of any son of Adam, and give him to see his wretchedness, and where help and salvation may be found. Raiseth them that are bowed down] Through a sense of their guilt and sinfulness. The Lord loveth the righteous] These he makes partakers of a Divine nature; and he loves those who bear his own image.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 146:8
8. Blindness is a figure for moral and spiritual ignorance and insensibility, and helplessness in general. Cp. Isaiah 29:18; Isaiah 35:5; Deuteronomy 28:19; Job 12:25; Isaiah 59:9-10. raiseth up them that are bowed down] As Psalms 145:14. loveth] And therefore, as P.B.V., careth for them. But is not this an accidental mistake, introduced into the Great Bible of 1540? Coverdale (1535) and the Great Bible of 1539 have loveth.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 146:8
The Lord openeth the eyes of the blind - This is the sixth reason for what is stated as to the blessedness of those who put their trust in the Lord. The language here would be applicable to bodily or to mental blindness.
Sermons on Psalms 146:8
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Some Observations by Vance Havner | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on their personal journey and experiences with God. They talk about facing challenges and hardships, but also finding strength and guidance fro |
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Bodily Ills and Spiritual Health by John Newton | John Newton, in a letter dated August 19, 1779, reflects on his physical ailments while acknowledging the miraculous preservation of his body from pain and sickness. He contrasts t |
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De Vitis Patrum, Book Viii by Heribert Rosweyde | Heribert Rosweyde preaches on the lives of holy fathers and wise women who grew in spiritual strength through solitude, serving as examples for those seeking the Kingdom of Heaven. |
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Power to Raise by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the Lord's promise and ability to raise those who are bowed down, whether due to sin, sorrow, or difficult circumstances. He reassures believers that Jesus |
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Humility and the Fear of the Lord by Bob Hoekstra | Bob Hoekstra preaches on the importance of humility and the fear of the Lord, emphasizing that these qualities lead to riches, honor, life, and wisdom. Humility is acknowledging ou |
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Epistle 245 by George Fox | George Fox emphasizes the necessity of living in the righteousness of Christ, urging believers to maintain purity in their hearts, minds, and actions to truly see God. He warns aga |
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The Holiness of God - Part 1 by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on a profound episode in the history of Ben Israel, emphasizing the transformative power of encountering the truth. He highlights the importanc |