Psalms 30:3
Psalms 30:3 in Multiple Translations
O LORD, You pulled me up from Sheol; You spared me from descending into the Pit.
O LORD, thou hast brought up my soul from the grave: thou hast kept me alive, that I should not go down to the pit.
O Jehovah, thou hast brought up my soul from Sheol; Thou hast kept me alive, that I should not go down to the pit.
O Lord, you have made my soul come again from the underworld: you have given me life and kept me from going down among the dead.
Lord, you rescued me from the grave, you brought me back to life, saving me from going down into the pit of death.
O Lord, thou hast brought vp my soule out of the graue: thou hast reuiued me from them that goe downe into the pit.
Jehovah, Thou hast brought up from Sheol my soul, Thou hast kept me alive, From going down [to] the pit.
LORD, you have brought up my soul from Sheol. You have kept me alive, that I should not go down to the pit.
O LORD, thou hast brought up my soul from the grave: thou hast kept me alive, that I should not go down to the pit.
Bow down thy ear to me: make haste to deliver me. Be thou unto me a God, a protector, and a house of refuge, to save me.
You saved/restored me when I was dying [MTY]. I was nearly dead, but you caused me to get well again.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 30:3
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Psalms 30:3 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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יְהוָ֥ה
אֱלֹהָ֑/י
שִׁוַּ֥עְתִּי
אֵ֝לֶ֗י/ךָ
וַ/תִּרְפָּאֵֽ/נִי
יְהוָ֥ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
אֱלֹהָ֑/י
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
N-mp | Suff
שִׁוַּ֥עְתִּי
shâvaʻ
H7768
to cry
V-Piel-Perf-1cs
אֵ֝לֶ֗י/ךָ
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep | Suff
וַ/תִּרְפָּאֵֽ/נִי
râphâʼ
H7495
to heal
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-2ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 30:3
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.
אֱלֹהָ֑/י
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
N-mp | Suff
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
שִׁוַּ֥עְתִּי
shâvaʻ
H7768
"to cry"
V-Piel-Perf-1cs
To cry out in the original Hebrew means to shout for help or freedom from trouble. This verb is used to describe calling out for assistance in times of need.
Definition: (Piel) to cry out (for help), shout
Usage: Occurs in 21 OT verses. KJV: cry (aloud, out), shout. See also: Job 19:7; Psalms 22:25; Psalms 18:7.
אֵ֝לֶ֗י/ךָ
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
וַ/תִּרְפָּאֵֽ/נִי
râphâʼ
H7495
"to heal"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-2ms | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to heal or mend, often referring to God's power to cure physical or emotional hurts, as seen in Psalm 103:3.
Definition: 1) to heal, make healthful 1a) (Qal) to heal 1a1) of God 1a2) healer, physician (of men) 1a3) of hurts of nations involving restored favour (fig) 1a4) of individual distresses (fig) 1b) (Niphal) to be healed 1b1) literal (of persons) 1b2) of water, pottery 1b3) of national hurts (fig) 1b4) of personal distress (fig) 1c) (Piel) to heal 1c1) literal 1c2) of national defects or hurts (fig) 1d) (Hithpael) in order to get healed (infinitive)
Usage: Occurs in 62 OT verses. KJV: cure, (cause to) heal, physician, repair, [idiom] thoroughly, make whole. See H7503 (רָפָה). See also: Genesis 20:17; Psalms 107:20; Psalms 6:3.
Study Notes — Psalms 30:3
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 30:3 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 30:3
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 30:3
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 30:3
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 30:3
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 30:3
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 30:3
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 30:3
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 30:3
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 30:3
- Sermons on Psalms 30:3
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. 5For His anger is fleeting, but His favor lasts a lifetime. Weeping may stay the night, but joy comes in the morning.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 86:13 | For great is Your loving devotion to me; You have delivered me from the depths of Sheol. |
| 2 | Psalms 16:10 | For You will not abandon my soul to Sheol, nor will You let Your Holy One see decay. |
| 3 | Jonah 2:4–6 | At this, I said, ‘I have been banished from Your sight; yet I will look once more toward Your holy temple.’ The waters engulfed me to take my life; the watery depths closed around me; the seaweed wrapped around my head. To the roots of the mountains I descended; the earth beneath me barred me in forever! But You raised my life from the pit, O LORD my God! |
| 4 | Isaiah 38:17–18 | Surely for my own welfare I had such great anguish; but Your love has delivered me from the pit of oblivion, for You have cast all my sins behind Your back. For Sheol cannot thank You; Death cannot praise You. Those who descend to the Pit cannot hope for Your faithfulness. |
| 5 | Psalms 28:1 | To You, O LORD, I call; be not deaf to me, O my Rock. For if You remain silent, I will be like those descending to the Pit. |
| 6 | Psalms 40:1–2 | I waited patiently for the LORD; He inclined to me and heard my cry. He lifted me up from the pit of despair, out of the miry clay; He set my feet upon a rock, and made my footsteps firm. |
| 7 | Psalms 71:20 | Though You have shown me many troubles and misfortunes, You will revive me once again. Even from the depths of the earth You will bring me back up. |
| 8 | Job 33:19–22 | A man is also chastened on his bed with pain and constant distress in his bones, so that he detests his bread, and his soul loathes his favorite food. His flesh wastes away from sight, and his hidden bones protrude. He draws near to the Pit, and his life to the messengers of death. |
| 9 | Psalms 116:8 | For You have delivered my soul from death, my eyes from tears, my feet from stumbling. |
| 10 | Job 33:28 | He redeemed my soul from going down to the Pit, and I will live to see the light.’ |
Psalms 30:3 Summary
[This verse means that God has rescued us from the power of death and darkness, and given us new life in Jesus Christ, as seen in John 3:16 and Romans 6:23. Just like the Psalmist, we can trust in God's power and love to lift us up when we are struggling. We can be grateful for His salvation and praise Him for His holy name, knowing that His favor and love last a lifetime, as it says in Psalms 30:5.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sheol in Psalms 30:3?
Sheol refers to the place of the dead or the grave, as seen in Psalms 9:17 and Psalms 89:48, where it is described as a place of darkness and separation from God.
How does this verse relate to our salvation in Jesus Christ?
This verse points to the spiritual rescue we experience through faith in Jesus Christ, who delivered us from the power of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of His dear Son, as described in Colossians 1:13.
What does it mean to be spared from descending into the Pit?
The Pit is another term for Sheol or the grave, and being spared from it means that God has given us life and rescued us from eternal death, as seen in Psalms 16:10, where it says that God will not abandon us to Sheol.
How can I apply this verse to my life when facing struggles?
This verse reminds us that God is our rescuer and deliverer, and we can trust in His power and love to lift us up in times of trouble, just as it says in Psalms 34:17-18 that the Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that God has 'pulled me up from Sheol' in my own life, and how can I thank Him for those rescues?
- How does the reality of eternal death and separation from God make me more grateful for the salvation I have in Jesus Christ?
- In what ways am I still struggling with the 'Pit' of sin and darkness, and how can I ask God to spare me from its power?
- What are some practical ways I can 'sing to the Lord' and praise His holy name, as encouraged in Psalms 30:4, in response to His rescue and deliverance in my life?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 30:3
O Lord, thou hast brought up my soul from the grave,.... When his life being in danger, was near unto it, Job 33:22; otherwise the soul dies not, nor does it lie and sleep in the grave; or "thou hast
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 30:3
O LORD, thou hast brought up my soul from the grave: thou hast kept me alive, that I should not go down to the pit. Thou hast brought up ... - Hebrew, Sheol; Greek, Hades, the unseen world.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 30:3
Thou hast brought up my soul from the grave; my deliverance is a kind of resurrection from the grave, upon the very brink whereof I was. Thou hast kept me alive: this he adds to explain the former phrase, which was ambiguous. To the pit, i.e. into the grave, which is oft called the pit, as 69:15 88:4 .
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 30:3
Psalms 30:3 O LORD, thou hast brought up my soul from the grave: thou hast kept me alive, that I should not go down to the pit.Ver. 3. O Lord, thou hast brought up, &c.] Here he saith the same again as before; the better to set forth the greatness of the benefit, and so to excite himself to due thankfulness. The uttermost extremity of a calamity is to be acknowledged after we are delivered out of it, Isaiah 38:10. Thou hast kept me alive] Thou hast rescued me from instant death; and this I look upon as a resurrection from the dead.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 30:3
(3) Grave.—Sheôl (See Note to Psalms 6:5.) That I should not go down to the pit.—This follows a reading which is considered by modern scholars ungrammatical. The ordinary reading, rightly kept by the LXX. and Vulg., means from these going down to the pit, i.e., from the dead. (Comp. Psalms 28:1.)
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 30:3
Verse 3. Thou hast brought up my soul from the grave] I and my people were both about to be cut off; but thou hast spared us in mercy, and given us a most glorious respite.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 30:3
3. So desperate was his sickness that his recovery was as life from the dead, a veritable resurrection from the grave. from the grave] R.V. from Sheol. See note on Psalms 6:5. Cp. 1 Samuel 2:6. thou hast kept me alive that I should not go down to the pit] Better, thou hast restored me to life from among them that go down to the pit. He was already as good as dead, when Jehovah raised him up again. Cp. Psalms 9:13; Psalms 88:4 ff. This is the reading of the Kthîbh, which is supported by the LXX and Syr., and by Psalms 28:1. The A.V. that I should not go down follows the Qrç, which is supported by the Targ. and Jer., but involves an anomalous grammatical form, and gives a less vigorous sense.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 30:3
O, Lord, thou hast brought up my soul from the grave - My life; me. The meaning is, that he had been in imminent danger of death, and had been brought from the borders of the grave.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 30:3
3. Brought up… from the grave… the pit—The sweeping pestilence had brought him and the nation to the grave’s mouth. See 2 Samuel 24:15-17
Sermons on Psalms 30:3
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Prayer - 1 Peter 1:3-5, Part 2 by A.W. Pink | A.W. Pink emphasizes the abundant mercy of God as the foundation of our regeneration and lively hope in Christ, highlighting that this mercy is both general and special. He explain |
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Letter 65. by James Bourne | James Bourne preaches about the necessity of going through trials and sufferings as a means of spiritual refinement and growth. He reflects on his own struggles with sin, pride, an |
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Why Are You Weeping by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher encourages the congregation to raise their hands and thank Jesus for his love. He emphasizes the need for repentance and opening one's heart to receive |
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The Devil Is Out to Destroy Your Faith by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher describes a dream he had where he walked through the streets of New York and saw a scene of darkness and ugliness. He came across young people lying in |
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The Resurrection by F.J. Huegel | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on previous sermon series and announces his current focus on the resurrection. He expresses his desire for the Holy Spirit to reveal the signif |
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(1 Corinthians) Overview to Chapter 15 by Brian Brodersen | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of understanding the true meaning of the gospel as good news. He highlights that the gospel is a message of God's love, mercy |
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Our Word - His Word, 1977 by Norman Grubb | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the presence and power of God in our lives. He references Ephesians 2:2 and 2 Kings 4:4-5 to highlight how the Spirit of Error and the God of |