Psalms 22:4
Psalms 22:4 in Multiple Translations
In You our fathers trusted; they trusted and You delivered them.
Our fathers trusted in thee: they trusted, and thou didst deliver them.
Our fathers trusted in thee: They trusted, and thou didst deliver them.
Our fathers had faith in you: they had faith and you were their saviour.
Our forefathers trusted in you; they trusted and you rescued them.
Our fathers trusted in thee: they trusted, and thou didest deliuer them.
In Thee did our fathers trust — they trusted, And Thou dost deliver them.
Our fathers trusted in you. They trusted, and you delivered them.
Our fathers trusted in thee: they trusted, and thou didst deliver them.
For though I should walk in the midst of the shadow of death, I will fear no evils, for thou art with me. Thy rod and thy staff, they have comforted me.
Our ancestors trusted in you. Because they trusted in you, you rescued them.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 22:4
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Psalms 22:4 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/אַתָּ֥ה
קָד֑וֹשׁ
י֝וֹשֵׁ֗ב
תְּהִלּ֥וֹת
יִשְׂרָאֵֽל
וְ/אַתָּ֥ה
ʼattâh
H859
you(m.s.)
Conj | Pron
קָד֑וֹשׁ
qâdôwsh
H6918
holy
Adj
י֝וֹשֵׁ֗ב
yâshab
H3427
to dwell
V-Qal
תְּהִלּ֥וֹת
tᵉhillâh
H8416
praise
N-fp
יִשְׂרָאֵֽל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
Israel
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 22:4
וְ/אַתָּ֥ה
ʼattâh
H859
"you(m.s.)"
Conj | Pron
You is the translation of a Hebrew word used to address someone directly, like when God says you to someone in the Bible. It can be singular or plural, and is often translated as thee, thou, or ye.
Definition: you (second pers. sing. masc.)
Usage: Occurs in 997 OT verses. KJV: thee, thou, ye, you. See also: Genesis 3:11; Exodus 23:9; Deuteronomy 14:1.
קָד֑וֹשׁ
qâdôwsh
H6918
"holy"
Adj
Holy means set apart or sacred, used to describe God, angels, and saints. In the Bible, it is often used to describe things or people dedicated to God's service, like the Temple in Jerusalem or the prophets who spoke on God's behalf.
Definition: : holy sacred, holy, Holy One, saint, set apart
Usage: Occurs in 108 OT verses. KJV: holy (One), saint. See also: Exodus 19:6; Psalms 89:19; Psalms 16:3.
י֝וֹשֵׁ֗ב
yâshab
H3427
"to dwell"
V-Qal
This verb means to sit or dwell, and can also mean to remain or abide. It's used in the Bible to describe people living in a place or staying with someone, like in the book of Genesis.
Definition: 1) to dwell, remain, sit, abide 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to sit, sit down 1a2) to be set 1a3) to remain, stay 1a4) to dwell, have one's abode 1b) (Niphal) to be inhabited 1c) (Piel) to set, place 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to sit 1d2) to cause to abide, set 1d3) to cause to dwell 1d4) to cause (cities) to be inhabited 1d5) to marry (give an dwelling to) 1e) (Hophal) 1e1) to be inhabited 1e2) to make to dwell Aramaic equivalent: ye.tiv (יְתִב "to dwell" H3488)
Usage: Occurs in 977 OT verses. KJV: (make to) abide(-ing), continue, (cause to, make to) dwell(-ing), ease self, endure, establish, [idiom] fail, habitation, haunt, (make to) inhabit(-ant), make to keep (house), lurking, [idiom] marry(-ing), (bring again to) place, remain, return, seat, set(-tle), (down-) sit(-down, still, -ting down, -ting (place) -uate), take, tarry. See also: Genesis 4:16; Leviticus 25:18; Joshua 13:6.
תְּהִלּ֥וֹת
tᵉhillâh
H8416
"praise"
N-fp
Tehillah means praise or a song of praise, often directed towards God. It can also refer to a hymn or an act of public praise, acknowledging God's qualities or deeds.
Definition: 1) praise, song or hymn of praise 1a) praise, adoration, thanksgiving (paid to God) 1b) act of general or public praise 1c) praise-song (as title) 1d) praise (demanded by qualities or deeds or attributes of God) 1e) renown, fame, glory 1e1) of Damascus, God 1e2) object of praise, possessor of renown (fig)
Usage: Occurs in 57 OT verses. KJV: praise. See also: Exodus 15:11; Psalms 106:47; Psalms 9:15.
יִשְׂרָאֵֽל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
"Israel"
N-proper
Israel is the symbolic name of Jacob, also referring to his descendants. Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebekah, had 12 sons who became the tribes of Israel, as told in Genesis 25:26. His story is crucial to the Bible's narrative.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently § Israel = "God prevails" 1) the second name for Jacob given to him by God after his wrestling with the angel at Peniel 2) the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob 2a) the name of the nation until the death of Solomon and the split 2b) the name used and given to the northern kingdom consisting of the 10 tribes under Jeroboam; the southern kingdom was known as Judah 2c) the name of the nation after the return from exile
Usage: Occurs in 2231 OT verses. KJV: Israel. See also: Genesis 32:29; Exodus 13:18; Exodus 40:38.
Study Notes — Psalms 22:4
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 22:4 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 22:4
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 22:4
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 22:4
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 22:4
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 22:4
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 22:4
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 22:4
- Sermons on Psalms 22:4
Context — The Psalm of the Cross
2I cry out by day, O my God, but You do not answer, and by night, but I have no rest.
3Yet You are holy, enthroned on the praises of Israel.
4In You our fathers trusted; they trusted and You delivered them.
5They cried out to You and were set free; they trusted in You and were not disappointed. 6But I am a worm and not a man, scorned by men and despised by the people.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Exodus 14:31 | When Israel saw the great power that the LORD had exercised over the Egyptians, the people feared the LORD and believed in Him and in His servant Moses. |
| 2 | Exodus 14:13–14 | But Moses told the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the LORD’s salvation, which He will accomplish for you today; for the Egyptians you see today, you will never see again. The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.” |
| 3 | Hebrews 11:8–32 | By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, without knowing where he was going. By faith he dwelt in the promised land as a stranger in a foreign country. He lived in tents, as did Isaac and Jacob, who were heirs with him of the same promise. For he was looking forward to the city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God. By faith Sarah, even though she was barren and beyond the proper age, was enabled to conceive a child, because she considered Him faithful who had promised. And so from one man, and he as good as dead, came descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky and as countless as the sand on the seashore. All these people died in faith, without having received the things they were promised. However, they saw them and welcomed them from afar. And they acknowledged that they were strangers and exiles on the earth. Now those who say such things show that they are seeking a country of their own. If they had been thinking of the country they had left, they would have had opportunity to return. Instead, they were longing for a better country, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for He has prepared a city for them. By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac on the altar. He who had received the promises was ready to offer his one and only son, even though God had said to him, “Through Isaac your offspring will be reckoned.” Abraham reasoned that God could raise the dead, and in a sense, he did receive Isaac back from death. By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning the future. By faith Jacob, when he was dying, blessed each of Joseph’s sons and worshiped as he leaned on the top of his staff. By faith Joseph, when his end was near, spoke about the exodus of the Israelites and gave instructions about his bones. By faith Moses’ parents hid him for three months after his birth, because they saw that he was a beautiful child, and they were unafraid of the king’s edict. By faith Moses, when he was grown, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter. He chose to suffer oppression with God’s people rather than to experience the fleeting enjoyment of sin. He valued disgrace for Christ above the treasures of Egypt, for he was looking ahead to his reward. By faith Moses left Egypt, not fearing the king’s anger; he persevered because he saw Him who is invisible. By faith he kept the Passover and the sprinkling of blood, so that the destroyer of the firstborn would not touch Israel’s own firstborn. By faith the people passed through the Red Sea as on dry land; but when the Egyptians tried to follow, they were drowned. By faith the walls of Jericho fell, after the people had marched around them for seven days. By faith the prostitute Rahab, because she welcomed the spies in peace, did not perish with those who were disobedient. And what more shall I say? Time will not allow me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets, |
| 4 | Romans 4:18–22 | Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed and so became the father of many nations, just as he had been told, “So shall your offspring be.” Without weakening in his faith, he acknowledged the decrepitness of his body (since he was about a hundred years old) and the lifelessness of Sarah’s womb. Yet he did not waver through disbelief in the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, being fully persuaded that God was able to do what He had promised. This is why “it was credited to him as righteousness.” |
| 5 | Genesis 32:28 | Then the man said, “Your name will no longer be Jacob, but Israel, because you have struggled with God and with men, and you have prevailed.” |
| 6 | Genesis 15:6 | Abram believed the LORD, and it was credited to him as righteousness. |
| 7 | Psalms 44:1–7 | We have heard with our ears, O God; our fathers have told us the work You did in their days, in the days of old. With Your hand You drove out the nations and planted our fathers there; You crushed the peoples and cast them out. For it was not by their sword that they took the land; their arm did not bring them victory. It was by Your right hand, Your arm, and the light of Your face, because You favored them. You are my King, O God, who ordains victories for Jacob. Through You we repel our foes; through Your name we trample our enemies. For I do not trust in my bow, nor does my sword save me. For You save us from our enemies; You put those who hate us to shame. |
| 8 | Genesis 32:9–12 | Then Jacob declared, “O God of my father Abraham, God of my father Isaac, the LORD who told me, ‘Go back to your country and to your kindred, and I will make you prosper,’ I am unworthy of all the kindness and faithfulness You have shown Your servant. Indeed, with only my staff I came across the Jordan, but now I have become two camps. Please deliver me from the hand of my brother Esau, for I am afraid that he may come and attack me and the mothers and children with me. But You have said, ‘I will surely make you prosper, and I will make your offspring like the sand of the sea, too numerous to count.’” |
| 9 | 1 Samuel 7:9–12 | Then Samuel took a suckling lamb and offered it as a whole burnt offering to the LORD. He cried out to the LORD on behalf of Israel, and the LORD answered him. As the Philistines drew near to fight against Israel, Samuel was sacrificing the burnt offering. But that day the LORD thundered loudly against the Philistines and threw them into such confusion that they fled before Israel. Then the men of Israel charged out of Mizpah and pursued the Philistines, striking them down all the way to an area below Beth-car. Afterward, Samuel took a stone and set it up between Mizpah and Shen. He named it Ebenezer, saying, “Thus far the LORD has helped us.” |
Psalms 22:4 Summary
This verse reminds us that our ancestors trusted in God and He delivered them, just like He did for the Israelites in the book of Exodus. We can trust in God's faithfulness and character, just like they did, and know that He will deliver us too, as promised in Psalm 34:17-20. By trusting in God, we can have confidence in His goodness and love for us, even when things seem tough, as seen in Romans 8:28. We can choose to trust in Him, just like the Psalmist did, and know that He will be with us always, as promised in Matthew 28:20.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the phrase 'our fathers' in this verse?
The phrase 'our fathers' refers to the ancestors of the Israelites, who trusted in God and were delivered by Him, as seen in the accounts of the Exodus in the book of Exodus and the wilderness wanderings in the book of Numbers.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the Psalm?
This verse is a declaration of trust in God's past faithfulness, which contrasts with the feelings of abandonment expressed in Psalms 22:1-2, and serves as a foundation for the Psalmist's own trust in God despite his current struggles.
What does it mean to 'trust' in God, as mentioned in this verse?
To trust in God means to have faith in His character and promises, as seen in Psalm 9:10, and to rely on Him for deliverance and guidance, as expressed in Proverbs 3:5-6.
How can we apply the principle of trust in this verse to our own lives?
We can apply this principle by remembering God's past faithfulness in our lives and in the lives of others, as in Psalms 22:4, and by choosing to trust in Him despite our current circumstances, as encouraged in Romans 8:28 and Jeremiah 29:11.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways in which God has delivered me or my family in the past, and how can I trust Him for current challenges?
- How can I balance the tension between trusting in God's faithfulness and feeling overwhelmed by my current circumstances, as expressed in Psalms 22:1-2?
- In what ways can I declare my trust in God to others, as the Psalmist does in this verse, and how can I encourage others to do the same?
- What are some promises of God that I can trust in, as mentioned in verses like Jeremiah 29:11 and Romans 8:28, and how can I apply them to my life?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 22:4
Our fathers trusted in thee,.... By whom are meant Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, from whom our Lord descended; and the people of Israel when in Egypt, in the times of the judges, and in all ages before
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 22:4
Our fathers trusted in thee: they trusted, and thou didst deliver them. Our fathers trusted in thee.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 22:4
This he adds for the reasons mentioned in the first note, .
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 22:4
Psalms 22:4 Our fathers trusted in thee: they trusted, and thou didst deliver them.Ver. 4. Our fathers trusted in thee] They trusted, and trusted, and trusted, they lengthened out their trust. The Hebrew word for hope or trust signifieth also a line; because thereby the heart is stretched out as a line to the thing hoped for; and he that believeth maketh not haste. And thou didst deliver them] Never could any instance be given to the contrary. Let the success of our forefathers’ confidence, and hope unfailable, flowing from faith unfeigned, confirm our fiducial dependence upon gospel promises.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 22:4
Verse 4. Our fathers trusted in thee] David is supposed to have been, at the time of composing this Psalm, at Mahanaim, where Jacob was once in such great distress; where he wrestled with the angel, and was so signally blessed. David might well allude to this circumstance in order to strengthen his faith in God. I am now in the place where God so signally blessed the head and father of our tribes. I wrestle with God, as he did; may I not expect similar success?
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 22:4
1–10. The pleading cry of the forsaken and persecuted servant of God.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 22:4
Our fathers trusted in thee - This is a plea of the sufferer as drawn from the character which God had manifested in former times.
Sermons on Psalms 22:4
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He Drank Your Hell by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of understanding and preaching the Gospel. He highlights Romans chapter 3 as one of the greatest passages on the Gospel ever |
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The Consequences of Not Trusting God - Part 1 by David Wilkerson | This sermon focuses on the consequences of not trusting God, emphasizing the importance of living by faith even in difficult times. It delves into the journey of faith of Father Ab |
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A Perfect Heart Is Trusting by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes that a perfect heart is one that trusts in God, illustrating trust as an active leap of faith rather than passive resignation. He encourages believers to |
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Right Song, Wrong Side by David Wilkerson | This sermon from Exodus 14 and 15 focuses on the story of the Israelites facing a crisis, highlighting the importance of trusting God in the midst of fear and uncertainty. It empha |
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(History of the Salvation Army) Sweeping Through the Land by H. Scotney | The video discusses the early efforts of the Salvation Army in using film and visual education for evangelism. It mentions the production of a full-length feature film in Paris, wh |
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Stand Still and See the Salvation of the Lord by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of standing still and trusting in the salvation of the Lord, even in the midst of difficult circumstances. He encourages the |
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(Exodus) Exodus 14:13-16 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Moses and the Israelites crossing the Red Sea. He emphasizes that it is God who works on their behalf and they simply need to a |