Psalms 69:31
Psalms 69:31 in Multiple Translations
And this will please the LORD more than an ox, more than a bull with horns and hooves.
This also shall please the LORD better than an ox or bullock that hath horns and hoofs.
And it will please Jehovah better than an ox, Or a bullock that hath horns and hoofs.
This will be more pleasing to the Lord than an ox, or a young ox of full growth.
The Lord is happier with this than with offering animals as sacrifices: cattle, or bulls with horns and hooves.
This also shall please the Lord better then a yong bullocke, that hath hornes and hoofes.
And it is better to Jehovah than an ox, A bullock — horned — hoofed.
It will please the LORD better than an ox, or a bull that has horns and hoofs.
This also shall please the LORD better than an ox or bullock that hath horns and hoofs.
My doing that will please Yahweh more than sacrificing oxen, more than offering him full-grown bulls.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 69:31
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Psalms 69:31 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אֲהַֽלְלָ֣ה
שֵׁם
אֱלֹהִ֣ים
בְּ/שִׁ֑יר
וַ/אֲגַדְּלֶ֥/נּוּ
בְ/תוֹדָֽה
אֲהַֽלְלָ֣ה
hâlal
H1984
to shine
V-Piel-1cs
שֵׁם
shêm
H8034
name
N-ms
אֱלֹהִ֣ים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
N-mp
בְּ/שִׁ֑יר
shîyr
H7892
song
Prep | N-cs
וַ/אֲגַדְּלֶ֥/נּוּ
gâdal
H1431
to magnify
Conj | V-Piel-1cs | Suff
בְ/תוֹדָֽה
tôwdâh
H8426
thanksgiving
Prep | N-fs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 69:31
אֲהַֽלְלָ֣ה
hâlal
H1984
"to shine"
V-Piel-1cs
To be foolish means to act wildly or make a show, like the prophets of Baal in 1 Kings 18:29. It can also mean to celebrate or boast, as in Psalm 38:5.
Definition: 1) to shine 1a) (Qal) to shine (fig. of God's favour) 1b) (Hiphil) to flash forth light
Usage: Occurs in 140 OT verses. KJV: (make) boast (self), celebrate, commend, (deal, make), fool(-ish, -ly), glory, give (light), be (make, feign self) mad (against), give in marriage, (sing, be worthy of) praise, rage, renowned, shine. See also: Genesis 12:15; Psalms 113:1; Psalms 5:6.
שֵׁם
shêm
H8034
"name"
N-ms
In the Bible, a name represents a person's identity, honor, and character, like God's name symbolizing His power and authority. It appears in Genesis and other books, often referring to God's name or a person's reputation. This concept is central to understanding biblical identity.
Definition: 1) name 1a) name 1b) reputation, fame, glory 1c) the Name (as designation of God) 1d) memorial, monument Aramaic equivalent: shum (שֻׁם "name" H8036)
Usage: Occurs in 771 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] base, (in-) fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report. See also: Genesis 2:11; Exodus 3:15; Deuteronomy 16:6.
אֱלֹהִ֣ים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
N-mp
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.
בְּ/שִׁ֑יר
shîyr
H7892
"song"
Prep | N-cs
This word refers to a song or singing, and it is used in the Bible to describe musical expressions of praise and worship, like the songs of David in the book of Psalms. It can also be used to describe a specific song or ode.
Definition: 1) song 1a) lyric song 1b) religious song 1c) song of Levitical choirs Also means: shi.rah (שִׁירָה "song" H7892B)
Usage: Occurs in 87 OT verses. KJV: musical(-ick), [idiom] sing(-er, -ing), song. See also: Genesis 31:27; Psalms 76:1; Psalms 18:1.
וַ/אֲגַדְּלֶ֥/נּוּ
gâdal
H1431
"to magnify"
Conj | V-Piel-1cs | Suff
To make something or someone great, important, or powerful. This Hebrew word means to magnify or grow, and is used in the Bible to describe God's power and greatness. The KJV translates it as 'magnify' or 'great'.
Definition: 1) to grow, become great or important, promote, make powerful, praise, magnify, do great things 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to grow up 1a2) to become great 1a3) to be magnified 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to cause to grow 1b2) to make great, powerful 1b3) to magnify 1c) (Pual) to be brought up 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to make great 1d2) to magnify 1d3) to do great things 1e) (Hithpael) to magnify oneself
Usage: Occurs in 112 OT verses. KJV: advance, boast, bring up, exceed, excellent, be(-come, do, give, make, wax), great(-er, come to... estate, [phrase] things), grow(up), increase, lift up, magnify(-ifical), be much set by, nourish (up), pass, promote, proudly (spoken), tower. See also: Genesis 12:2; Psalms 35:27; Psalms 18:51.
בְ/תוֹדָֽה
tôwdâh
H8426
"thanksgiving"
Prep | N-fs
This Hebrew word means thanksgiving or praise, often in the form of worship or a song. It appears in Psalm 100:1, a call to worship God with thanksgiving. The Israelites used it to express gratitude to God.
Definition: 1) confession, praise, thanksgiving 1a) give praise to God 1b) thanksgiving in songs of liturgical worship, hymn of praise 1c) thanksgiving choir or procession or line or company 1d) thank-offering, sacrifice of thanksgiving 1e) confession
Usage: Occurs in 30 OT verses. KJV: confession, (sacrifice of) praise, thanks(-giving, offering). See also: Leviticus 7:12; Psalms 50:23; Psalms 26:7.
Study Notes — Psalms 69:31
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 69:31 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 69:31
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 69:31
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 69:31
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 69:31
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 69:31
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 69:31
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 69:31
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 69:31
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 69:31
- Sermons on Psalms 69:31
Context — The Waters Are up to My Neck
29But I am in pain and distress; let Your salvation protect me, O God.
30I will praise God’s name in song and exalt Him with thanksgiving.
31And this will please the LORD more than an ox, more than a bull with horns and hooves.
32The humble will see and rejoice. You who seek God, let your hearts be revived! 33For the LORD listens to the needy and does not despise His captive people.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Hebrews 13:15 | Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips that confess His name. |
| 2 | Psalms 50:13–14 | Do I eat the flesh of bulls, or drink the blood of goats? Sacrifice a thank offering to God, and fulfill your vows to the Most High. |
| 3 | Psalms 50:23 | He who sacrifices a thank offering honors Me, and to him who rights his way, I will show the salvation of God.” |
| 4 | Ephesians 5:19–20 | Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. |
| 5 | 1 Peter 2:5 | you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. |
| 6 | Hosea 14:2 | Bring your confessions and return to the LORD. Say to Him: “Take away all our iniquity and receive us graciously, that we may present the fruit of our lips. |
Psalms 69:31 Summary
[Psalms 69:31 means that God is more pleased with our praise and thanksgiving than with any material sacrifice we could offer, as seen in Psalms 50:14. This is because our praise and thanksgiving come from the heart and show our love and appreciation for who God is and what He has done for us. By offering our praise and thanksgiving to God, we can worship Him in a way that is pleasing to Him, as encouraged in John 4:23-24. This is an important part of our relationship with God, and it can bring us closer to Him, as seen in Psalms 100:4.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the ox and bull with horns and hooves in Psalms 69:31?
The ox and bull with horns and hooves represent the best sacrifices that could be offered to God under the Old Testament law, as seen in Leviticus 1:1-9, but the psalmist is saying that praise and thanksgiving are even more pleasing to God, as expressed in Psalms 50:14.
How can we apply the principle of pleasing God with our praise and thanksgiving in our daily lives?
We can apply this principle by making praise and thanksgiving a regular part of our worship, as encouraged in Psalms 100:4, and by expressing our gratitude to God in all circumstances, as seen in 1 Thessalonians 5:18.
What is the relationship between pleasing God and seeking Him?
Pleasing God and seeking Him are closely related, as seen in Psalms 69:32, where the humble will see and rejoice, and in Jeremiah 29:13, which promises that those who seek God with all their heart will find Him.
How does this verse relate to the concept of worship in the Bible?
This verse highlights the importance of worship that is pleasing to God, as also seen in John 4:23-24, which emphasizes the need for worship that is in spirit and truth, and in Romans 12:1, which encourages believers to offer their bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can express my praise and thanksgiving to God today, and how can I make it a regular part of my worship?
- How can I cultivate a heart of humility and seeking, as described in Psalms 69:32, and what role does praise and thanksgiving play in this process?
- In what ways can I offer my life as a living sacrifice to God, as encouraged in Romans 12:1, and how can I ensure that my worship is pleasing to Him?
- What are some circumstances in my life where I can choose to express gratitude and praise to God, even in difficult times, as seen in 1 Thessalonians 5:18?
- How can I balance the desire to please God with the knowledge that my worth and acceptance come from His love and grace, as seen in Ephesians 1:4-6?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 69:31
[This] also shall please the Lord,.... That is, this song of praise and thanksgiving.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 69:31
I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify him with thanksgiving.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 69:31
This sincere and hearty sacrifice of praise is and shall be more grateful to God than the most glorious legal sacrifices, for so such moral services ever were, , and such sacrifices shall be accepted when those legal ones shall be abolished. That hath horns and hoofs: this is added as a description and commendation of the sacrifice, or bullock, which he supposeth to be of the best sort, both tender and mature, as it is when the horns bud forth, and the hoofs grow hard.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 69:31
Psalms 69:31 [This] also shall please the LORD better than an ox [or] bullock that hath horns and hoofs.Ver. 31. This also shall please the Lord better, &c.] True thankfulness is opimum et optimum saerificium, those calves of our lips, Hosea 14:3 Hebrews 12:15. These calves or bullocks (as in the text) must, 1. Have horns and hoofs, be young and tender, the very best, of the best. 2. They must be slain; our thanks must proceed from a mortified mind. 3. They must be sacrificed; where is required, (1.) An altar, our praises must be tendered in the mediation of Christ. (2.) Fire, our hearts must be inflamed with zeal and ardency. (3.) Our hands must be laid on the head of the bullock; that is, we must in all humility confess our unworthiness, &c. This will surely please the Lord better than an ox or bullock that hath horns and hoofs.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 69:31
(31, 32) The pre-eminence of praise above sacrifice is not infrequent in the Psalms. (Comp. Psalms 50:14.)
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 69:31
Verse 31. An ox or bullock that hath horns and hoofs.] Oxen offered in sacrifice had their horns and hoofs gilded; and the psalmist might mention these parts of the victim more particularly, because they were more conspicuous. Others think that full-grown animals are intended, those that had perfect horns, in opposition to calves or steers. I think the first the preferable sense; for the horns, &c., of consecrated animals are thus ornamented in the east to the present day.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 69:31
31. And it shall please Jehovah better than an ox, (Or) a bullock that hath horns and hoofs. The Massoretic accentuation makes one clause of the verse, reading it better than an ox-bullock: but the division of the clauses adopted by R.V. is preferable. The epithets are not merely ornamental: the horns shew that the animal is of full age; the hoofs allude to the definition of ‘clean’ animals in Leviticus 11:3 ff. But spiritual sacrifices of praise and thanksgiving are more acceptable than the most perfect animal victim. Cp. Psalms 50, 51.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 69:31
This also shall please the Lord - This will be more acceptable to the Lord. Better than an ox or bullock that hath horns and hoofs - Better than a burnt sacrifice - horns, and hoofs, and all.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 69:31
30, 31. I will praise the name of God—The just distinction between the righteous and the wicked, and their treatment according to character, prayed for Psalms 69:22-28, shall vindicate the pure in
Sermons on Psalms 69:31
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Praise - Part 2 by Derek Prince | In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal experience of dancing during a church service and how it brought liberation to the congregation. He encourages everyone to praise God, |
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Evan Roberts Preaching in 1905 by Evan Roberts | Evan Roberts reflects on the glorious deeds of God, emphasizing that no amount of time could fully express His greatness. He challenges the congregation to consider what they offer |
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Garments of Praise by Ben Crandall | This sermon emphasizes the importance of praising God and being clothed with the 'garments of praise' instead of the 'spirit of heaviness.' It highlights how praise lifts faith, re |
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The Anatomy of Worship by Art Katz | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of maintaining a living relationship with God. He warns against the danger of becoming so focused on doing God's will that we |
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A Study in Hebrews 13 - Part 1 by William MacDonald | In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal experience of encountering a preacher in a parking lot and encourages the audience to show support and encouragement to those who bold |
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God Is Worthy of Worship by Leonard Ravenhill | This sermon emphasizes the privilege and importance of worship, focusing on the scene in Revelation 5 where the Lamb is found worthy to open the book and receive worship from all c |
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The Full Resurrection Power of Christ by Keith Daniel | Keith Daniel emphasizes the significance of gratitude and the full resurrection power of Christ in the lives of believers. He encourages the congregation to maintain their high sta |