Psalms 30:2
Psalms 30:2 in Multiple Translations
O LORD my God, I cried to You for help, and You healed me.
O LORD my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me.
O Jehovah my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me.
O Lord my God, I sent up my cry to you, and you have made me well.
Lord, my God, I called out to you for help, and you have healed me.
O Lord my God, I cried vnto thee, and thou hast restored me.
Jehovah my God, I have cried to Thee, And Thou dost heal me.
LORD my God, I cried to you, and you have healed me.
O LORD my God, I cried to thee, and thou hast healed me.
In thee, O Lord, have I hoped, let me never be confounded: deliver me in thy justice.
Yahweh, my God, I called out for you to help me when I was ill, and you healed me.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 30:2
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Psalms 30:2 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
אֲרוֹמִמְ/ךָ֣
יְ֭הוָה
כִּ֣י
דִלִּיתָ֑/נִי
וְ/לֹא
שִׂמַּ֖חְתָּ
אֹיְבַ֣/י
לִֽ/י
אֲרוֹמִמְ/ךָ֣
rûwm
H7311
to exalt
V-o-Imperf-1cs | Suff
יְ֭הוָה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
כִּ֣י
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
דִלִּיתָ֑/נִי
dâlâh
H1802
to draw (up/out)
V-Piel-Perf-2ms | Suff
וְ/לֹא
lôʼ
H3808
not
Conj | Part
שִׂמַּ֖חְתָּ
sâmach
H8055
to rejoice
V-Piel-Perf-2ms
אֹיְבַ֣/י
ʼôyêb
H341
enemy
V-Qal | Suff
לִֽ/י
Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 30:2
אֲרוֹמִמְ/ךָ֣
rûwm
H7311
"to exalt"
V-o-Imperf-1cs | Suff
This verb can mean to lift something or someone up, like a parent lifting a child, or to exalt oneself in pride. In the Bible, it's used to describe God lifting up the humble and bringing down the proud.
Definition: 1) to rise, rise up, be high, be lofty, be exalted 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be high, be set on high 1a2) to be raised, be uplifted, be exalted 1a3) to be lifted, rise 1b) (Polel) 1b1) to raise or rear (children), cause to grow up 1b2) to lift up, raise, exalt 1b3) to exalt, extol 1c) (Polal) to be lifted up 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to raise, lift, lift up, take up, set up, erect, exalt, set on high 1d2) to lift up (and take away), remove 1d3) to lift off and present, contribute, offer, contribute 1e) (Hophal) to be taken off, be abolished 1f) (Hithpolel) to exalt oneself, magnify oneself Aramaic equivalent: rum (רוּם "to rise" H7313)
Usage: Occurs in 184 OT verses. KJV: bring up, exalt (self), extol, give, go up, haughty, heave (up), (be, lift up on, make on, set up on, too) high(-er, one), hold up, levy, lift(-er) up, (be) lofty, ([idiom] a-) loud, mount up, offer (up), [phrase] presumptuously, (be) promote(-ion), proud, set up, tall(-er), take (away, off, up), breed worms. See also: Genesis 7:17; Psalms 46:11; Psalms 3:4.
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.
כִּ֣י
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
דִלִּיתָ֑/נִי
dâlâh
H1802
"to draw (up/out)"
V-Piel-Perf-2ms | Suff
This Hebrew word means to pull something up, like drawing water from a well. It can also mean to deliver or rescue someone, as in lifting them up from trouble.
Definition: 1) to draw, dangle 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to draw 1a2) drawing advice (fig.) 1b) (Piel) to draw up
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: draw (out), [idiom] enough, lift up. See also: Exodus 2:16; Psalms 30:2; Proverbs 20:5.
וְ/לֹא
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Conj | Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
שִׂמַּ֖חְתָּ
sâmach
H8055
"to rejoice"
V-Piel-Perf-2ms
This verb means to rejoice or be glad, often used in a religious sense, like when the Israelites rejoiced at the dedication of the temple in 1 Kings 8:66.
Definition: 1) to rejoice, be glad 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to rejoice 1a2) to rejoice (arrogantly), exult (at) 1a3) to rejoice (religiously) 1b) (Piel) to cause to rejoice, gladden, make glad 1c) (Hiphil) to cause to rejoice, gladden, make glad
Usage: Occurs in 148 OT verses. KJV: cheer up, be (make) glad, (have, make) joy(-ful), be (make) merry, (cause to, make to) rejoice, [idiom] very. See also: Exodus 4:14; Psalms 92:5; Psalms 5:12.
אֹיְבַ֣/י
ʼôyêb
H341
"enemy"
V-Qal | Suff
This Hebrew word means enemy or adversary, referring to someone who hates or opposes another person or nation. It is used to describe personal or national enemies in the Bible.
Definition: 1) (Qal) enemy 1a) personal 1b) national
Usage: Occurs in 275 OT verses. KJV: enemy, foe. See also: Genesis 22:17; 2 Samuel 22:1; Psalms 3:8.
לִֽ/י
""
Prep | Suff
Study Notes — Psalms 30:2
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 30:2 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 30:2
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 30:2
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 30:2
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 30:2
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 30:2
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 30:2
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 30:2
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 30:2
- Sermons on Psalms 30:2
Context — You Turned My Mourning into Dancing
1I will exalt You, O LORD, for You have lifted me up and have not allowed my foes to rejoice over me.
2O LORD my God, I cried to You for help, and You healed me.
3O LORD, You pulled me up from Sheol; You spared me from descending into the Pit. 4Sing to the LORD, O you His saints, and praise His holy name.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 103:3–4 | He who forgives all your iniquities and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the Pit and crowns you with loving devotion and compassion, |
| 2 | 2 Kings 20:5 | “Go back and tell Hezekiah the leader of My people that this is what the LORD, the God of your father David, says: ‘I have heard your prayer; I have seen your tears. I will surely heal you. On the third day from now you will go up to the house of the LORD. |
| 3 | Psalms 147:3 | He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. |
| 4 | Psalms 6:2 | Be merciful to me, O LORD, for I am frail; heal me, O LORD, for my bones are in agony. |
| 5 | Exodus 15:26 | saying, “If you will listen carefully to the voice of the LORD your God, and do what is right in His eyes, and pay attention to His commands, and keep all His statutes, then I will not bring on you any of the diseases I inflicted on the Egyptians. For I am the LORD who heals you.” |
| 6 | Genesis 20:17 | Then Abraham prayed to God, and God healed Abimelech and his wife and his maidservants, so that they could again bear children— |
| 7 | Psalms 88:13 | But to You, O LORD, I cry for help; in the morning my prayer comes before You. |
| 8 | James 5:14–15 | Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will restore the one who is sick. The Lord will raise him up. If he has sinned, he will be forgiven. |
| 9 | Psalms 51:8 | Let me hear joy and gladness; let the bones You have crushed rejoice. |
| 10 | Psalms 107:17–22 | Fools, in their rebellious ways, and through their iniquities, suffered affliction. They loathed all food and drew near to the gates of death. Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble, and He saved them from their distress. He sent forth His word and healed them; He rescued them from the Pit. Let them give thanks to the LORD for His loving devotion and His wonders to the sons of men. Let them offer sacrifices of thanksgiving and declare His works with rejoicing. |
Psalms 30:2 Summary
This verse is saying that when we cry out to God for help, He hears us and heals us. It's like when a child falls and scrapes their knee, and they run to their parent for comfort and care. God is our heavenly Father, and He wants us to come to Him with our needs and troubles, as seen in Matthew 7:7-8, where Jesus says, 'Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.' When we cry out to God, He responds with love, care, and healing, and we can trust Him to be our helper and healer in times of need.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of cry is the psalmist referring to in this verse?
The psalmist's cry to God for help is a desperate and sincere plea for rescue, similar to the cry of the tax collector in Luke 18:13, who beat his chest and said, 'God, have mercy on me, a sinner!'
What does it mean to be healed by God?
In this context, being healed by God means being delivered from a place of suffering or distress, as seen in Psalms 107:20, where it says, 'He sent His word and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions.'
How can we apply this verse to our own lives when we're facing struggles?
We can apply this verse by remembering that God is our helper and healer, as stated in Exodus 15:26, where God says, 'I am the LORD who heals you.' We can cry out to Him in our times of need, trusting that He will hear and respond to our cries for help.
Is this verse only for physical healing, or can it apply to emotional or spiritual healing as well?
While the context of Psalms 30:2 may suggest physical healing, the principle of crying out to God for help can apply to any area of need, including emotional or spiritual healing, as seen in Psalms 51:10, where David asks God to create in him a clean heart and renew a steadfast spirit.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need to cry out to God for help, and what is holding me back from doing so?
- How has God healed me in the past, and what can I learn from those experiences about His character and love for me?
- In what ways can I trust God to be my healer and helper, even when I don't see immediate results or answers to my prayers?
- How can I use my experiences of God's healing and help to encourage and support others who are struggling, as seen in 2 Corinthians 1:4?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 30:2
O Lord my God, I cried unto thee,.... In the time of his distress and trouble; and whither should he go but unto his covenant God and Father?
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 30:2
O LORD my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me. O Lord. The invocation of 'Yahweh' in the opening of each of the three first verses marks their close mutual relation.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 30:2
i.e. Delivered me from the fears and troubles of my mind, which are oft compared to diseases, and from very dangerous distempers of my body.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 30:2
Psalms 30:2 O LORD my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me.Ver. 2. I cried unto thee] In some great sickness, say some, that befell him about the time that he built his house of cedar, 2 Samuel 5:11, that he might not be overjoyed, and take a surfeit; or rather, when, by my son’ s rising up against me, I was likely to have lost my state and kingdom. And thou hast healed me] That is, helped me, as Jonah 2:6, thou hast restored and re-established me in my kingdom. Kimchi senseth it thus, Thou hast delivered my soul from hell, though in this world thou hast grievously afflicted my body.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 30:2
Verse 2. Thou hast healed me.] Thou hast removed the plague from my people by which they were perishing in thousands before my eyes.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 30:2
2. healed me] Best taken literally of restoration from sickness.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 30:2
O Lord my God, I cried unto thee - In the time of trouble and danger. And thou hast healed me - Thou didst restore me to health.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 30:2
2. Thou hast healed me—The word for “healed” often means, figuratively, to restore to prosperity, whether of a nation, (Psalms 60:2; Isaiah 6:10;) or, morally, of individuals, (Jeremiah 3:22;) or,
Sermons on Psalms 30:2
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Challenge of Every Christian - Part 1 by Alan Redpath | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of revival in the church. He highlights the need for the Holy Spirit to bring life and vitality to the church and its ministr |
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Delusional by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of holding on to unchanging things in a rapidly changing world. He highlights how moral standards are shifting quickly and ho |
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I Will, Be Thou Clean (Tenor Solo) by John Alexander Dowie | John Alexander Dowie shares the story of Gideon, a poor lad who approaches the Savior with boldness and faith, expressing a desire for healing and transformation. The sermon emphas |
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Flip-Flopping Christians 1 - Part 2 by Joshua Daniel | This sermon reflects on the profound impact of God's touch in one's life, leading to miraculous healing and extended years of active service. It emphasizes the gratitude and praise |
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The People of God 07 Unique Shielded People by James K. Boswell | In this sermon, the preacher shares a personal story about a boy who was born blind. The preacher's father was distraught one day and eventually confided in his wife about his trou |
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Jonah 2 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith discusses Jonah's journey of prayer and surrender while in the belly of the fish. He emphasizes that Jonah's stubbornness led him to a place of desperation, where he fi |
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In the Pits With a King by John Piper | John Piper preaches on the pattern of life presented in Psalms 40:1-3, focusing on the experience of being in the pits, crying out to God, waiting patiently, being rescued by God, |