Psalms 18:45
Psalms 18:45 in Multiple Translations
Foreigners lose heart and come trembling from their strongholds.
The strangers shall fade away, and be afraid out of their close places.
The foreigners shall fade away, And shall come trembling out of their close places.
They will be wasting away, they will come out of their secret places shaking with fear.
They lose heart, and come trembling in surrender from their strongholds.
Strangers shall shrinke away, and feare in their priuie chambers.
Sons of a stranger fade away, And are slain out of their close places.
The foreigners shall fade away, and shall come trembling out of their strongholds.
The strangers shall fade away, and be afraid from their close places.
They are no longer courageous, and from their forts where they were hiding they come to me trembling.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 18:45
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Psalms 18:45 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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לְ/שֵׁ֣מַֽע
אֹ֭זֶן
יִשָּׁ֣מְעוּ
לִ֑/י
בְּנֵֽי
נֵ֝כָ֗ר
יְכַחֲשׁוּ
לִֽ/י
לְ/שֵׁ֣מַֽע
shêmaʻ
H8088
sound
Prep | N-ms
אֹ֭זֶן
ʼôzen
H241
ear
N-fs
יִשָּׁ֣מְעוּ
shâmaʻ
H8085
to hear
V-Niphal-Imperf-3mp
לִ֑/י
Prep | Suff
בְּנֵֽי
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
נֵ֝כָ֗ר
nêkâr
H5236
foreign
N-ms
יְכַחֲשׁוּ
kâchash
H3584
to deceive
V-Piel-Imperf-3mp
לִֽ/י
Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 18:45
לְ/שֵׁ֣מַֽע
shêmaʻ
H8088
"sound"
Prep | N-ms
This word refers to a report, rumor, or announcement, something that is heard or spoken. In the Bible, it is used to describe news, fame, or a loud noise, often in books like Genesis and Isaiah.
Definition: sound
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: bruit, fame, hear(-ing), loud, report, speech, tidings. See also: Genesis 29:13; Psalms 18:45; Psalms 150:5.
אֹ֭זֶן
ʼôzen
H241
"ear"
N-fs
The Hebrew word for ear, referring to the body part or the ability to hear, is used in various contexts, including listening to God's voice in Psalm 40:6. It can also mean to uncover or reveal something, as in 1 Samuel 20:2.
Definition: : ear 1) ear, as part of the body 2) ear, as organ of hearing 3) (subjective) to uncover the ear to reveal; the receiver of divine revelation
Usage: Occurs in 179 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] advertise, audience, [phrase] displease, ear, hearing, [phrase] show. See also: Genesis 20:8; Psalms 40:7; Psalms 10:17.
יִשָּׁ֣מְעוּ
shâmaʻ
H8085
"to hear"
V-Niphal-Imperf-3mp
To hear and listen is what this Hebrew word means, often implying attention and obedience. In Exodus and Deuteronomy, it is used when God speaks to the people, and they must listen and obey.
Definition: : hear v 1) to hear, listen to, obey 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to hear (perceive by ear) 1a2) to hear of or concerning 1a3) to hear (have power to hear) 1a4) to hear with attention or interest, listen to 1a5) to understand (language) 1a6) to hear (of judicial cases) 1a7) to listen, give heed 1a7a) to consent, agree 1a7b) to grant request 1a8) to listen to, yield to 1a9) to obey, be obedient 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be heard (of voice or sound) 1b2) to be heard of 1b3) to be regarded, be obeyed 1c) (Piel) to cause to hear, call to hear, summon 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to hear, tell, proclaim, utter a sound 1d2) to sound aloud (musical term) 1d3) to make proclamation, summon 1d4) to cause to be heard n m 2) sound
Usage: Occurs in 1072 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] attentively, call (gather) together, [idiom] carefully, [idiom] certainly, consent, consider, be content, declare, [idiom] diligently, discern, give ear, (cause to, let, make to) hear(-ken, tell), [idiom] indeed, listen, make (a) noise, (be) obedient, obey, perceive, (make a) proclaim(-ation), publish, regard, report, shew (forth), (make a) sound, [idiom] surely, tell, understand, whosoever (heareth), witness. See also: Genesis 3:8; Exodus 32:18; Deuteronomy 27:9.
לִ֑/י
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בְּנֵֽי
bên
H1121
"son"
N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
נֵ֝כָ֗ר
nêkâr
H5236
"foreign"
N-ms
This word refers to something or someone foreign, including people, gods, or things. It can also describe heathendom or alien ideas. In the KJV, it is translated as alien or strange.
Definition: 1) foreign, alien, foreignness, that which is foreign 1a) foreignness, foreign gods 1b) alien, foreigner 1c) foreign (vanities)
Usage: Occurs in 35 OT verses. KJV: alien, strange ([phrase] -er). See also: Genesis 17:12; Nehemiah 13:30; Psalms 18:45.
יְכַחֲשׁוּ
kâchash
H3584
"to deceive"
V-Piel-Imperf-3mp
To deceive or lie, as seen in Psalm 116:11 where the psalmist says all people are liars. It means to be untrue in word or deed, disappointing or failing others. This concept is also found in Proverbs 10:18.
Definition: 1) to deceive, lie, fail, grow lean, be disappointing, be untrue, be insufficient, be found liars, belie, deny, dissemble, deal falsely 1a) (Qal) to become lean 1b) (Niphal) to cringe, feign obedience 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to deceive, deny falsely 1c2) to act deceptively 1c3) to cringe 1c4) to disappoint, fail 1d) (Hithpael) to cringe, feign obedience
Usage: Occurs in 22 OT verses. KJV: deceive, deny, dissemble, fail, deal falsely, be found liars, (be-) lie, lying, submit selves. See also: Genesis 18:15; Psalms 18:45; Psalms 66:3.
לִֽ/י
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Study Notes — Psalms 18:45
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 18:45 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 18:45
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 18:45
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 18:45
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 18:45
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 18:45
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 18:45
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 18:45
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 18:45
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 18:45
- Sermons on Psalms 18:45
Context — The LORD Is My Rock
43You have delivered me from the strife of the people; You have made me the head of nations; a people I had not known shall serve me.
44When they hear me, they obey me; foreigners cower before me.
45Foreigners lose heart and come trembling from their strongholds.
46The LORD lives, and blessed be my Rock! And may the God of my salvation be exalted— 47the God who avenges me and subdues nations beneath me,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Micah 7:17 | They will lick the dust like a snake, like reptiles slithering on the ground. They will crawl from their holes in the presence of the LORD our God; they will tremble in fear of You. |
| 2 | James 1:11 | For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; its flower falls and its beauty is lost. So too, the rich man will fade away in the midst of his pursuits. |
| 3 | Isaiah 24:4 | The earth mourns and withers; the world languishes and fades; the exalted of the earth waste away. |
| 4 | Revelation 6:16 | And they said to the mountains and the rocks, “Fall on us and hide us from the face of the One seated on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb. |
Psalms 18:45 Summary
[This verse means that when people who don't know God hear about His power and see it in action, they become afraid and lose their confidence, as seen in Psalms 18:44. It's like their safe places, or 'strongholds', are no longer safe, and they have to come out and face God. This is similar to what happened in Joshua 2:9-11, where the people of Jericho were afraid of the Israelites because of God's power. We can trust in God's power and authority, just like the psalmist did, and know that He is our Rock and our salvation, as stated in Psalms 18:46.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for foreigners to 'lose heart' in Psalms 18:45?
To lose heart means to become discouraged or disheartened, as seen in Deuteronomy 1:28 where the people were afraid of the giants in the land, and in this context, it refers to the foreigners' response to God's power and the psalmist's authority, as mentioned in Psalms 18:43-44.
Why do foreigners come 'trembling from their strongholds'?
The foreigners come trembling because they are afraid of the psalmist and the God he serves, as stated in Psalms 18:44, and their strongholds, which were once their places of safety, now provide no security against the power of God, as seen in Jeremiah 9:23.
How does this verse relate to the rest of Psalms 18?
This verse is part of a larger section in Psalms 18:35-46 where David is expressing his trust in God's power and his experience of God's deliverance, as seen in Psalms 18:46-47, and it highlights the universal scope of God's kingdom, as mentioned in Psalms 18:43-44.
What can we learn from the foreigners' response in this verse?
We can learn that God's power is not limited to one nation or people, but is universal, as stated in Psalms 18:46, and that all people will eventually acknowledge and tremble before Him, as seen in Philippians 2:10-11.
Reflection Questions
- How do I respond when I face 'strongholds' or challenges in my life, and what can I learn from the foreigners' response in this verse?
- In what ways can I trust in God's power and authority, as the psalmist did, and how can I apply this to my daily life?
- What are some 'strongholds' in my life that I need to surrender to God, and how can I trust in His power to deliver me?
- How can I share the message of God's universal power and kingdom with others, as seen in this verse and in the Great Commission in Matthew 28:18-20?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 18:45
The strangers shall fade away,.... Like the leaves of trees in autumn, when they fall and perish; to which hypocrites and nominal professors are compared, Jude 1:12; and be afraid out of their close
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 18:45
For thou wilt light my candle: the LORD my God will enlighten my darkness. Here follows the fourth section of the psalm.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 18:45
Shall fade away, i.e. shall wither and decay in their hopes and strength. Be afraid, i.e. shall come trembling; one verb being put for two, as , thou hast heard me, i.e. having delivered me; and , panteth, i.e. panting hasteneth; and in many other places. Out of their close places; out of their strong holds, where they shall lurk and keep themselves for fear of me, and whence they dare not stir without trembling. Or, for (as the particle mere is oft used) their close places, i.e. lest I should assault and take them.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 18:45
Psalms 18:45 The strangers shall fade away, and be afraid out of their close places.Ver. 45. The strangers shall fade away] As do the dry leaves of trees; their vigour and confidence shall perish in a moment. And be afraid out of their close places] Whence they shall come creeping to me, their conqueror, to seek favour. And this may very fitly also be applied to Christ and his subjects, who must be driven unto him out of their close places, or starting holes of self confidences, self conceitedness, &c., by the spirit of bondage, before they will unfeignedly submit to Christ’ s government.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 18:45
(45) Fade away—i.e., wither like vegetation before a scorching blast. Be afraid out of their close places.—Better, come trembling out of their castles. LXX. and Vulgate have “grow old and came limping from their paths.”
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 18:45
Verse 45. The strangers shall fade away] בני נכר beney nechar, the same persons mentioned above. They shall not be able to effect any thing against me; יבלו yibbolu, "they shall fall as the leaves fall off the trees in winter." And be afraid out of their close places.] Those who have formed themselves into banditti, and have taken possession of rocks and fortified places, shall be so afraid when they hear of my successes, that they shall surrender at discretion, without standing a siege. Perhaps all these verbs should be understood in the perfect tense, for David is here evidently speaking of a kingdom at rest, all enemies having been subdued; or, as the title is, when the Lord HAD delivered him from all his enemies.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 18:45
45. The strangers faded away, And came trembling out of their fastnesses. Their strength and courage failed like a withering leaf or a fading flower (Isaiah 28:1; Isaiah 28:4), and they surrendered at discretion to the triumphant invader. Cp. Micah 7:17; 1 Samuel 14:11. The obscure reading in 2 Sam. may mean “came limping out of their fastnesses”; a picture of the exhausted defenders of the fortress dragging themselves along with difficulty and reluctant to lay down their arms before the conqueror. The LXX gives this rendering (ἐχώλαναν) in the Psalm.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 18:45
The strangers shall fade away - Hebrew, “The sons of the stranger.” That is, foreigners.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 18:45
45. The strangers shall fade away—The same class who, in Psalms 18:44, yielded an unwilling obedience, shall wither like grass before the hot wind of the desert. Comp. Micah 7:16-17
Sermons on Psalms 18:45
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The Beauty of Grace by Thomas Watson | Thomas Watson preaches about the beauty of grace, emphasizing the connection between grace and peace, the meaning, author, necessity, and various aspects of grace. He delves into t |
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Living Complaints by J.C. Philpot | Greek Word Studies delves into the concept of 'kenodoxia', which refers to empty conceit or vain glory, describing the pursuit of personal praise and self-promotion that lacks eter |
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"Can God Forgive Me?" by Leonard Ravenhill | This sermon emphasizes the unfathomable mercy and forgiveness of God, highlighting a powerful encounter with a soldier haunted by his past sins and seeking redemption. It explores |
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The Spirit and the Bride Say Come by R.G. Lee | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the urgency of accepting Jesus Christ as one's Savior. He warns that if someone were to die without accepting Christ, they would be consider |
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What Is Real Christianity? by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the preacher passionately delivers the gospel of Jesus Christ, urging the listeners to repent and turn to God. He emphasizes the fallen nature of humanity, using ex |
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Priests Unto Him by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of true consecration and sacrifice to God. He describes the image of priests who are completely spent and exhausted, so immers |
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K-036 the Holocaust and Christian Conscience by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker shares his burden for repentance and the absence of this message in modern evangelism. He emphasizes the need for Christians to understand their respons |