Psalms 60:7
Psalms 60:7 in Multiple Translations
Gilead is Mine, and Manasseh is Mine; Ephraim is My helmet, Judah is My scepter.
Gilead is mine, and Manasseh is mine; Ephraim also is the strength of mine head; Judah is my lawgiver;
Gilead is mine, and Manasseh is mine; Ephraim also is the defence of my head; Judah is my sceptre.
Gilead is mine, and Manasseh is mine; and Ephraim is the strength of my head; Judah is my law-giver;
Both Gilead and Manasseh belong to me. Ephraim is my helmet, and Judah is my scepter.
Gilead shalbe mine, and Manasseh shalbe mine: Ephraim also shalbe the strength of mine head: Iudah is my lawgiuer.
Mine [is] Gilead, and mine [is] Manasseh, And Ephraim [is] the strength of my head, Judah [is] my lawgiver,
Gilead is mine, and Manasseh is mine. Ephraim also is the defense of my head. Judah is my scepter.
Gilead is mine, and Manasseh is mine; Ephraim also is the strength of my head; Judah is my lawgiver;
Thou wilt add days to the days of the king: his years even to generation and generation.
The Gilead region is mine; the people of the tribe of Manasseh are mine; the tribe of Ephraim is like my helmet [MET]; and the tribe of Judah is like the ◄scepter/stick that I hold which shows that I am the ruler► [MET];
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Psalms 60:7 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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לְ֭מַעַן
יֵחָלְצ֣וּ/ן
יְדִידֶ֑י/ךָ
הוֹשִׁ֖יעָ/ה
יְמִֽינְ/ךָ֣
ו/ענ/נו
וַ/עֲנֵֽ/נִי
לְ֭מַעַן
maʻan
H4616
because
Prep
יֵחָלְצ֣וּ/ן
châlats
H2502
to rescue
V-Niphal-Imperf-3mp | Suff
יְדִידֶ֑י/ךָ
yᵉdîyd
H3039
beloved
Adj | Suff
הוֹשִׁ֖יעָ/ה
yâshaʻ
H3467
to save
V-Hiphil-Impv-2ms | Suff
יְמִֽינְ/ךָ֣
yâmîyn
H3225
Ben]jamin
N-fs | Suff
ו/ענ/נו
ʻănâh
H6032
to answer
Conj | V-Qal-Impv-2ms | Suff
וַ/עֲנֵֽ/נִי
ʻănâh
H6032
to answer
Conj | V-Qal-Impv-2ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 60:7
לְ֭מַעַן
maʻan
H4616
"because"
Prep
This Hebrew word means because of something or for a specific purpose. It is used to explain why something happens or is done. In the Bible, it is used to describe God's intentions or purposes.
Definition: 1) purpose, intent prep 1a) for the sake of 1b) in view of, on account of 1c) for the purpose of, to the intent that, in order to conj 1d) to the end that
Usage: Occurs in 252 OT verses. KJV: because of, to the end (intent) that, for (to,... 's sake), [phrase] lest, that, to. See also: Genesis 12:13; 2 Kings 13:23; Psalms 5:9.
יֵחָלְצ֣וּ/ן
châlats
H2502
"to rescue"
V-Niphal-Imperf-3mp | Suff
To arm or equip for war is the meaning of this verb, used to describe preparing for battle. It is translated as arm, deliver, or strengthen in the KJV Bible.
Definition: 1) to draw off or out, withdraw 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to draw, draw off 1a2) to withdraw 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be delivered 1b2) to be saved 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to pull out, tear out 1c2) to rescue, deliver, set free 1c3) to take away, plunder
Usage: Occurs in 44 OT verses. KJV: arm (self), (go, ready) armed ([idiom] man, soldier), deliver, draw out, make fat, loose, (ready) prepared, put off, take away, withdraw self. See also: Leviticus 14:40; 2 Chronicles 20:21; Psalms 6:5.
יְדִידֶ֑י/ךָ
yᵉdîyd
H3039
"beloved"
Adj | Suff
This Hebrew word means loved or love, describing something or someone cherished, as seen in the Bible's descriptions of God's love for humanity.
Definition: 1) beloved 2) lovely
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: amiable, (well-) beloved, loves. See also: Deuteronomy 33:12; Psalms 108:7; Psalms 45:1.
הוֹשִׁ֖יעָ/ה
yâshaʻ
H3467
"to save"
V-Hiphil-Impv-2ms | Suff
Means to save or be delivered, used in the Bible to describe being freed from danger or trouble, like in battle or from moral struggles, as seen in the Psalms and Proverbs.
Definition: 1) to save, be saved, be delivered 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to be liberated, be saved, be delivered 1a2) to be saved (in battle), be victorious 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to save, deliver 1b2) to save from moral troubles 1b3) to give victory to
Usage: Occurs in 198 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, avenging, defend, deliver(-er), help, preserve, rescue, be safe, bring (having) salvation, save(-iour), get victory. See also: Exodus 2:17; Psalms 55:17; Psalms 3:8.
יְמִֽינְ/ךָ֣
yâmîyn
H3225
"Ben]jamin"
N-fs | Suff
Benjamin was a son of Israel and Rachel, and the brother of Joseph, mentioned in Genesis 35:18. The name also refers to the right hand or south direction.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.35.18; son of: Israel (H3478) and Rachel (H7354); brother of: Joseph (H3130); half-brother of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074) and Dinah (H1783); father of: Bela (H1106A), Becher (H1071), Ashbel (H0788), Gera (H1617), Naaman (H5283), Ehi (H0278), Rosh (H7220), Muppim (H4649), Huppim (H2650H), Ard (H0714), Ahiram (H0297) and Jediael (H3043); also called Jamin at 1Sa.9.1,4; 22.7; 1x Another name of bin.ya.min (בִּנְיָמִין "Benjamin" H1144G)
Usage: Occurs in 134 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] left-handed, right (hand, side), south. See also: Genesis 13:9; Psalms 18:36; Psalms 16:8.
ו/ענ/נו
ʻănâh
H6032
"to answer"
Conj | V-Qal-Impv-2ms | Suff
To answer or respond to something, often by speaking or singing. In the Bible, it can mean to pay attention or testify, as seen in 1 Samuel 12:3.
Definition: 1) to answer, respond 1a) (P'al) 1a1) to answer, make reply 1a2) to respond
Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: answer, speak. See also: Psalms 60:7; Daniel 3:24; Daniel 7:2.
וַ/עֲנֵֽ/נִי
ʻănâh
H6032
"to answer"
Conj | V-Qal-Impv-2ms | Suff
To answer or respond to something, often by speaking or singing. In the Bible, it can mean to pay attention or testify, as seen in 1 Samuel 12:3.
Definition: 1) to answer, respond 1a) (P'al) 1a1) to answer, make reply 1a2) to respond
Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: answer, speak. See also: Psalms 60:7; Daniel 3:24; Daniel 7:2.
Study Notes — Psalms 60:7
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 60:7 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 60:7
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 60:7
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 60:7
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 60:7
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 60:7
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 60:7
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 60:7
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 60:7
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 60:7
- Sermons on Psalms 60:7
Context — Victory with God
5Respond and save us with Your right hand, that Your beloved may be delivered.
6God has spoken from His sanctuary: “I will triumph! I will parcel out Shechem and apportion the Valley of Succoth.
7Gilead is Mine, and Manasseh is Mine; Ephraim is My helmet, Judah is My scepter.
8Moab is My washbasin; upon Edom I toss My sandal; over Philistia I shout in triumph.” 9Who will bring me to the fortified city? Who will lead me to Edom?Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Genesis 49:10 | The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the staff from between his feet, until Shiloh comes and the allegiance of the nations is his. |
| 2 | Deuteronomy 33:17 | His majesty is like a firstborn bull, and his horns are like those of a wild ox. With them he will gore the nations, even to the ends of the earth. Such are the myriads of Ephraim, and such are the thousands of Manasseh.” |
| 3 | Joshua 13:31 | half of Gilead; and Ashtaroth and Edrei, the royal cities of Og in Bashan. All this was for the clans of the descendants of Machir son of Manasseh, that is, half of the descendants of Machir. |
| 4 | Joshua 17:1 | Now this was the allotment for the tribe of Manasseh as Joseph’s firstborn son, namely for Machir the firstborn of Manasseh and father of the Gileadites, who had received Gilead and Bashan because Machir was a man of war. |
| 5 | 1 Chronicles 12:37 | And from east of the Jordan, from Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh there: 120,000 armed with every kind of weapon of war. |
| 6 | 1 Chronicles 12:19 | Some from Manasseh defected to David when he went with the Philistines to fight against Saul. (They did not help the Philistines because the Philistine rulers consulted and sent David away, saying, “It will cost us our heads if he defects to his master Saul.”) |
| 7 | Joshua 17:5–6 | Thus ten shares fell to Manasseh, in addition to the land of Gilead and Bashan beyond the Jordan, because the daughters of Manasseh received an inheritance among his sons. And the land of Gilead belonged to the rest of the sons of Manasseh. |
| 8 | 1 Samuel 28:2 | David replied, “Then you will come to know what your servant can do.” “Very well,” said Achish. “I will make you my bodyguard for life.” |
Psalms 60:7 Summary
In Psalms 60:7, God declares that certain territories belong to Him, showing His power and authority. He calls Ephraim His helmet, symbolizing protection, and Judah His scepter, representing kingship. This reminds us that God is in control of all things, just as He says in Jeremiah 32:17, and that He has a plan to bring all nations under His rule, as seen in Revelation 11:15. By acknowledging God's sovereignty, we can trust in His protection and leadership, just as the Psalmist does in Psalms 23:1-4.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean when God says 'Gilead is Mine, and Manasseh is Mine' in Psalms 60:7?
This statement signifies God's claim of ownership and sovereignty over these territories, emphasizing His divine right to the land and its people, as seen in Genesis 48:13-20 where Jacob blesses Ephraim and Manasseh.
Why is Ephraim referred to as God's 'helmet' in this verse?
Ephraim, being a prominent and powerful tribe, is metaphorically God's helmet, symbolizing protection and strength, much like how God is our rock and refuge in Psalms 46:1-3.
What is the significance of Judah being called God's 'scepter'?
The scepter represents authority and kingship, and Judah being called God's scepter points to the tribe's role in the lineage of Jesus Christ, the King of kings, as prophesied in Genesis 49:10 and fulfilled in Matthew 1:1-17.
How does this verse relate to God's larger plan of salvation?
This verse highlights God's sovereignty over all nations and territories, setting the stage for the ultimate triumph of God's kingdom through Jesus Christ, as foretold in Psalms 2:7-8 and fulfilled in Revelation 11:15.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean for me to acknowledge God's sovereignty over my life, just as He claims ownership over Gilead and Manasseh?
- How can I, like Ephraim, be a source of strength and protection for God's kingdom, and what role does faith play in this?
- In what ways can I, as a part of God's people, be a symbol of His authority and kingship, just as Judah is His scepter?
- How does recognizing God's claim over all nations, as seen in this verse, impact my perspective on global events and missions?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 60:7
Gilead [is] mine,.... This is particularly mentioned, because over this Abner made Ishbosheth king, 2 Samuel 2:9; and is the place to which the Jews shall be brought in the latter day, when
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 60:7
Gilead is mine, and Manasseh is mine; Ephraim also is the strength of mine head; Judah is my lawgiver; Gilead is mine, and Manasseh is mine.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 60:7
Gilead; all their land beyond Jordan, which was possessed by Reuben and Gad, and half of the tribe of Manasseh, ,39,40 Deuteronomy 3:10, &c.; , &c. Manasseh; the other half of that tribe within Jordan. Mine head; either, 1. Mine horns, wherewith I shall push mine enemies, according to Moses’ s prophecy of that tribe, . Or, 2. The keeper of mine head, as Achish spake . A chief part of my strength, either to offend mine enemies, or to defend myself. For this tribe was very numerous, and valiant, and rich. See . Judah is my lawgiver; the chief seat of my throne and kingdom, and of the inferior thrones of judgment, ; the tribe to which the royal sceptre and lawgiver are appropriated by God’ s appointment, .
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 60:7
Psalms 60:7 Gilead [is] mine, and Manasseh [is] mine; Ephraim also [is] the strength of mine head; Judah [is] my lawgiver;Ver. 7. Gilead is mine and Manasseh] These countries on the other side of Jordan the Syrians haply had gotten, and now David had recovered them. Ephraim also is the strength of my head] Because a populous and potent tribe. Junius thinks David here alludeth to that of Moses in his blessing of this tribe, Deuteronomy 33:17; as in the next words to that of Jacob, Genesis 49:10. Judah is my lawgiver] There, viz. at Jerusalem, sitteth the Synedrion, Numbers 11:16, and there is my sovereign court of justice, Psalms 122:5, and of that tribe, Christ, the great lawgiver of his Church, shall spring.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 60:7
(7) Gilead and Manasseh on the east of Jordan, and Ephraim and Judah on the west, are employed to denote the whole dominion. Strength of mine head . . .—i.e., the helmet, or possibly with reminiscence of the patriarchal blessing on Joseph, Deuteronomy 33:17. Lawgiver.—In Hebrew a participle of verb meaning to cut or engrave, and is applied as here to the lawmaker (comp. Deuteronomy 33:21), or to the staff or sceptre which was the emblem of law, Genesis 49:10, Numbers 21:18. The LXX. and Vulg. have “my king.”
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 60:7
Verse 7. Gilead is mine] This country was also beyond Jordan, and Manasseh and Ephraim are put for the tribes that formed the kingdom of Israel. All these, after the return from the captivity, formed but one people, the Jews and Israelites being united. The strength of mine head] It shall be the principal support of the new-found kingdom, when all distinctions shall be buried. Judah is my lawgiver] This tribe was chief of all those who returned from the captivity; and Zerubbabel, who was their leader, was chief of that tribe, and of the family of David. As this part of the Psalm appears to relate to the return of the captives from Babylon, and their repossession of their own land, the psalmist may refer, not only to the promises of their restoration, but also to the principal person under whose superintendence they returned.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 60:7
7. Gilead and Manasseh, that is the land of Bashan in which half the tribe of Manasseh settled, stand for the territory east of the Jordan and the tribes settled there: Ephraim and Judah stand for the tribes west of the Jordan. God claims all as His own: all therefore can claim God’s protection. Ephraim &c.] Render with R.V., Ephraim also is the defence of mine head; Judah is my sceptre. Ephraim, as the most powerful tribe and the chief defence of the nation, is compared to the warrior’s helmet: Judah, as the tribe to which belonged the Davidic sovereignty, is compared to the royal sceptre, or, as the same word is rendered in R.V. of Genesis 49:10, to which the present passage alludes, ‘the ruler’s staff.’
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 60:7
Gilead is mine, and Manasseh is mine - That is, My dominion or authority is extended over these regions - Gilead, Manasseh, Ephraim, and Judah.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 60:7
7. Gilead is mine, and Manasseh is mine—As Shechem and Succoth, Psalms 60:6, geographically represented the total territory of Israel, so Gilead and Manasseh (east) are only a more literal and minute
Sermons on Psalms 60:7
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God's Covenant With Man by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the events described in the book of Revelation, specifically focusing on the sounding of the trumpets. He describes the darkening of the sun, |
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Genesis #25 Ch. 46-48 & 50 Jacob's & Joseph's Faith by Chuck Missler | In this sermon, Chuck Missler discusses Genesis chapters 46, 47, 48, and 50. He highlights the provision of God for His people, as seen in Pharaoh giving the land of Goshen to the |
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(Genesis) 65 - Jacob's Last Words - Ii by S. Lewis Johnson | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the last part of the 49th chapter of the Bible, where Jacob gives a prophecy about the future of his sons. He specifically highlights the bl |
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The Nazarite by Robert Arthur | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of leadership and kingship. He uses the story of the vine, the olive tree, and the bramble from the book of Judges to illustrate |
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From Genesis to Jesus by David Guzik | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the curse that Satan received from God after Adam and Eve's fall in the Garden of Eden. The curse includes enmity between Satan's seed and the |
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Homily 6 on Matthew by St. John Chrysostom | John Chrysostom preaches on the significance of the wise men from the East seeking Jesus, emphasizing the divine intervention through the star to lead them to the newborn King of t |
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Demonstration 5 (Of Wars) by Aphraates | Aphraates preaches about the prophetic visions in the book of Daniel, highlighting the rise and fall of kingdoms, the humbling of the proud, and the ultimate victory of God's Kingd |