Psalms 28:8
Psalms 28:8 in Multiple Translations
The LORD is the strength of His people, a stronghold of salvation for His anointed.
The LORD is their strength, and he is the saving strength of his anointed.
Jehovah is their strength, And he is a stronghold of salvation to his anointed.
The Lord is their strength, and a strong place of salvation for his king.
The Lord gives strength to his people; he is a safe refuge for the one he has anointed.
The Lord is their strength, and he is the strength of the deliuerances of his anointed.
Jehovah [is] strength to him, Yea, the strength of the salvation of His anointed [is] He.
The LORD is their strength. He is a stronghold of salvation to his anointed.
The LORD is their strength, and he is the saving strength of his anointed.
The voice of the Lord shaketh the desert: and the Lord shall shake the desert of Cades.
Yahweh causes us to be strong and protects us; and he saves me, the one he appointed [MTY] to be king.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 28:8
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Psalms 28:8 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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יְהוָ֥ה
עֹֽז
לָ֑/מוֹ
וּ/מָ֘ע֤וֹז
יְשׁוּע֖וֹת
מְשִׁיח֣/וֹ
הֽוּא
יְהוָ֥ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
עֹֽז
ʻôz
H5797
strength
N-ms
לָ֑/מוֹ
Prep | Suff
וּ/מָ֘ע֤וֹז
mâʻôwz
H4581
security
Conj | N-ms
יְשׁוּע֖וֹת
yᵉshûwʻâh
H3444
salvation
N-fp
מְשִׁיח֣/וֹ
mâshîyach
H4899
anointed
N-ms | Suff
הֽוּא
hûwʼ
H1931
he/she/it
Pron
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 28:8
יְהוָ֥ה
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.
עֹֽז
ʻôz
H5797
"strength"
N-ms
Describes strength or might, including physical power, social status, or boldness, like the strength of God or a strong leader.
Definition: 1) might, strength 1a) material or physical 1b) personal or social or political
Usage: Occurs in 91 OT verses. KJV: boldness, loud, might, power, strength, strong. See also: Exodus 15:2; Psalms 84:6; Psalms 8:3.
לָ֑/מוֹ
""
Prep | Suff
וּ/מָ֘ע֤וֹז
mâʻôwz
H4581
"security"
Conj | N-ms
A fortified place or stronghold, like a rock or harbor, providing safety and protection, is what this Hebrew word represents.
Definition: 1) place or means of safety, protection, refuge, stronghold 1a) place of safety, fastness, harbour, stronghold 1b) refuge (of God) (fig.) 1c) human protection (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 35 OT verses. KJV: force, fort(-ress), rock, strength(-en), ([idiom] most) strong (hold). See also: Judges 6:26; Isaiah 23:14; Psalms 27:1.
יְשׁוּע֖וֹת
yᵉshûwʻâh
H3444
"salvation"
N-fp
Salvation means being saved or delivered from something, like trouble or danger, and can also mean victory or prosperity, as seen in the Bible's promises of God's deliverance.
Definition: 1) salvation, deliverance 1a) welfare, prosperity 1b) deliverance 1c) salvation (by God) 1d) victory
Usage: Occurs in 76 OT verses. KJV: deliverance, health, help(-ing), salvation, save, saving (health), welfare. See also: Genesis 49:18; Psalms 80:3; Psalms 3:3.
מְשִׁיח֣/וֹ
mâshîyach
H4899
"anointed"
N-ms | Suff
Messiah means anointed one, referring to a king, priest, or the Messiah in the Bible. It describes someone set apart for a special purpose. The term is used in the Old Testament to describe kings and priests, and in the New Testament to describe Jesus.
Definition: 1) anointed, anointed one 1a) of the Messiah, Messianic prince 1b) of the king of Israel 1c) of the high priest of Israel 1d) of Cyrus 1e) of the patriarchs as anointed kings
Usage: Occurs in 38 OT verses. KJV: anointed, Messiah. See also: Leviticus 4:3; 2 Samuel 22:51; Psalms 2:2.
הֽוּא
hûwʼ
H1931
"he/she/it"
Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning 'he', 'she', or 'it', used to refer to a person or thing. It is used in the Bible to emphasize a subject or make it clear who is being talked about.
Definition: pron 3p s 1) he, she, it 1a) himself (with emphasis) 1b) resuming subj with emphasis 1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate) 1d) (anticipating subj) 1e) (emphasising predicate) 1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron 2) that (with article)
Usage: Occurs in 1693 OT verses. KJV: he, as for her, him(-self), it, the same, she (herself), such, that (...it), these, they, this, those, which (is), who. See also: Genesis 2:11; Genesis 32:19; Exodus 21:3.
Study Notes — Psalms 28:8
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- Psalms 28:8 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 28:8
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 28:8
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 28:8
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 28:8
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 28:8
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 28:8
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 28:8
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 28:8
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 28:8
- Sermons on Psalms 28:8
Context — The LORD Is My Strength
6Blessed be the LORD, for He has heard my cry for mercy.
7The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped. Therefore my heart rejoices, and I give thanks to Him with my song.
8The LORD is the strength of His people, a stronghold of salvation for His anointed.
9Save Your people and bless Your inheritance; shepherd them and carry them forever.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 20:6 | Now I know that the LORD saves His anointed; He answers him from His holy heaven with the saving power of His right hand. |
| 2 | Psalms 140:7 | O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation, You shield my head in the day of battle. |
| 3 | Isaiah 61:1 | The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners, |
| 4 | 1 Samuel 16:13 | So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and the Spirit of the LORD rushed upon David from that day forward. Then Samuel set out and went to Ramah. |
| 5 | Psalms 2:2 | The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together, against the LORD and against His Anointed One: |
Psalms 28:8 Summary
[The LORD is the strength of His people, which means He is the one who helps and supports us when we are weak or struggling, just like a parent helps their child. This is a wonderful promise that we can trust in, as seen in Psalms 28:7. God is also a stronghold of salvation for those who are His, which means He is our safe and secure refuge, where we can find protection and peace. We can trust in God's strength and salvation, and know that He will be with us always, as promised in Matthew 28:20.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that the LORD is the strength of His people?
This means that God is the source of power and comfort for those who trust in Him, as seen in Psalms 28:7 where it says, 'The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped.'
Who are the anointed ones mentioned in this verse?
The anointed ones refer to those who have been chosen and set apart by God for a special purpose, such as kings and prophets in the Old Testament, as seen in 1 Samuel 16:13 where David was anointed by Samuel.
How does this verse relate to our everyday lives?
This verse reminds us that as believers, we can trust in God's strength and salvation, just like the Psalmist did, and that He will be our rock and refuge in times of need, as promised in Psalms 46:1.
What is the significance of the phrase 'stronghold of salvation'?
This phrase highlights God's role as a secure and trustworthy Savior, who provides protection and deliverance for His people, as seen in Psalms 37:39 where it says, 'The salvation of the righteous is from the LORD; He is their stronghold in time of trouble.'
Reflection Questions
- How have I experienced God's strength in my life, and how can I trust in Him more fully?
- What are some ways that I can be a source of strength and encouragement to others, reflecting God's character?
- In what ways do I need to surrender my fears and anxieties to God, and trust in His salvation?
- How can I practically apply the truth of this verse to my daily life, and what difference would it make if I truly believed that God is my strength and stronghold?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 28:8
The Lord [is] their strength,.... The strength of his people, mentioned in Psalms 28:9; not only the strength of David in particular, but of all his people in general; see Psalms 37:39; and he [is]
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 28:8
The LORD is their strength, and he is the saving strength of his anointed. Their strength.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 28:8
Their strength, i.e. the strength of his people, mentioned in the next verse; the relative being put before the antecedent, which is left to be gathered out of the following matter, as it is . Or, his strength; for the Hebrew affix mo, which commonly is plural, is sometimes taken singularly; of which see my Latin Synopsis here, and on . And his, i.e. of his anointed, as the next clause explains it. Or the words may be thus rendered, Strength is or belongs to thee Lord. Heb. The Lord, strength is his, or to him. It is a Hebrew pleonasm. The saving strength, Heb. the strength of the preservations, or deliverances, or victories, or salvations, i.e. he by whose strength alone he hath got these victories, &c. Of his anointed, i.e. of me, whom he hath anointed to be king, whom therefore he will defend; he speaks of himself in the third person, which is usual in the Hebrew tongue.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 28:8
Psalms 28:8 The LORD [is] their strength, and he [is] the saving strength of his anointed.Ver. 8. The Lord is their strength] Not mine only, as Psalms 28:7, but the strength of all and every one of the holy community, of true Christians, partakers of Christ’ s unction, of his Spirit.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 28:8
(8) Their strength—i.e., the strength of His people, who are throughout in the poet’s thought, even if it is the individual and not the community that speaks. The LXX. and Vulg. read (comp. Psalms 29:11) “to his people.” Saving strength.—Better, stronghold of salvation. (See margin.)
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 28:8
Verse 8. The Lord is their strength] Instead of למו lamo, to them, eight MSS. of Kennicott and De Rossi have לעמו leammo, to his people; and this reading is confirmed by the Septuagint, Syriac, Vulgate, AEthiopic, Arabic, and Anglo-Saxon. This makes the passage more precise and intelligible; and of the truth of the reading there can be no reasonable doubt. "The Lord is the strength of his PEOPLE, and the saving strength of his anointed." Both king and people are protected, upheld, and saved by him.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 28:8
8, 9. Concluding intercession for the people. Cf. Psalms 3:8.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 28:8
The Lord is their strength - Margin, “his strength.” The Hebrew is, “their strength,” or “strength to them.” The allusion is to the people of God.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 28:8
8. Their strength—The pronoun, which may be either singular or plural, should be here rendered singular, as it corresponds with anointed (that is, the king) in the parallel line, which should
Sermons on Psalms 28:8
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The Call of the Shipmaster by Carter Conlon | This sermon is a powerful call to prayer and revival, emphasizing the need for believers to awaken to the urgency of the times and seek God's presence. Drawing from the story of Jo |
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Thou Hast Covered My Head by Bob Jones Sr. | In this sermon, Dr. Bob Jones Sr. emphasizes the importance of staying faithful to God despite the difficulties and problems we may face. He encourages believers to persevere in th |
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The Ministry of Refreshing Others by David Wilkerson | This sermon emphasizes the ministry of refreshing others, highlighting the importance of believers having a ministry and being used by God to bring comfort and refreshment to those |
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A Thief in a Parking Lot by Carter Conlon | This sermon emphasizes the importance of spiritual warfare and understanding our authority in Christ to push back the powers of darkness. It encourages believers to stand firm, put |
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Reading From the Beatitudes by D.L. Moody | D.L. Moody emphasizes the profound blessings found in the Beatitudes, particularly focusing on the comfort promised to those who mourn and the meek. He explains that mourning signi |
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The Anointing of the Holy Spirit by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the transformative power of God's mercy and grace. He shares a personal experience of being freed from chains and following God. The speaker |
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Eyes to See (1 of 2) by Jackie Pullinger | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of seeing and having a clear vision from the beginning. They share personal experiences of witnessing the plight of the unborn |