Psalms 80:2
Psalms 80:2 in Multiple Translations
before Ephraim, Benjamin, and Manasseh. Rally Your mighty power and come to save us.
Before Ephraim and Benjamin and Manasseh stir up thy strength, and come and save us.
Before Ephraim and Benjamin and Manasseh, stir up thy might, And come to save us.
Before Ephraim and Benjamin and Manasseh, let your strength be awake from sleep, and come as our salvation.
in the presence of Ephraim, Benjamin, and Manasseh. Gather together your power and come to save us!
Before Ephraim and Beniamin and Manasseh stirre vp thy strength, and come to helpe vs.
Before Ephraim, and Benjamin, and Manasseh, Wake up Thy might, and come for our salvation.
Before Ephraim, Benjamin, and Manasseh, stir up your might! Come to save us!
Before Ephraim and Benjamin and Manasseh stir up thy strength, and come and save us.
Rejoice to God our helper: sing aloud to the God of Jacob.
Show yourself to the people of the tribes of Ephraim and Benjamin and Manasseh! Show us that you are powerful and come and rescue us!
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 80:2
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Psalms 80:2 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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רֹ֘עֵ֤ה
יִשְׂרָאֵ֨ל
הַאֲזִ֗ינָ/ה
נֹהֵ֣ג
כַּ/צֹּ֣אן
יוֹסֵ֑ף
יֹשֵׁ֖ב
הַ/כְּרוּבִ֣ים
הוֹפִֽיעָ/ה
רֹ֘עֵ֤ה
râʻâh
H7462
House of Shepherds
V-Qal
יִשְׂרָאֵ֨ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
Israel
N-proper
הַאֲזִ֗ינָ/ה
ʼâzan
H238
to listen
V-Hiphil-Impv-2ms | Suff
נֹהֵ֣ג
nâhag
H5090
to lead
V-Qal
כַּ/צֹּ֣אן
tsôʼn
H6629
Sheep (Gate)
Prep | N-cs
יוֹסֵ֑ף
Yôwçêph
H3130
Joseph
N-proper
יֹשֵׁ֖ב
yâshab
H3427
to dwell
V-Qal
הַ/כְּרוּבִ֣ים
kᵉrûwb
H3742
cherub
Art | N-mp
הוֹפִֽיעָ/ה
yâphaʻ
H3313
to shine
V-Hiphil-Impv-2ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 80:2
רֹ֘עֵ֤ה
râʻâh
H7462
"House of Shepherds"
V-Qal
This verb means to care for or tend to someone or something, like a shepherd with his flock. It can also mean to rule over or associate with someone as a friend, and is sometimes used to describe a close relationship.
Definition: Ra'ah = "pasturing" perh. "binding-house of the shepherds"
Usage: Occurs in 139 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] break, companion, keep company with, devour, eat up, evil entreat, feed, use as a friend, make friendship with, herdman, keep (sheep) (-er), pastor, [phrase] shearing house, shepherd, wander, waste. See also: Genesis 4:2; Isaiah 40:11; Psalms 23:1.
יִשְׂרָאֵ֨ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
"Israel"
N-proper
Israel is the symbolic name of Jacob, also referring to his descendants. Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebekah, had 12 sons who became the tribes of Israel, as told in Genesis 25:26. His story is crucial to the Bible's narrative.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently § Israel = "God prevails" 1) the second name for Jacob given to him by God after his wrestling with the angel at Peniel 2) the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob 2a) the name of the nation until the death of Solomon and the split 2b) the name used and given to the northern kingdom consisting of the 10 tribes under Jeroboam; the southern kingdom was known as Judah 2c) the name of the nation after the return from exile
Usage: Occurs in 2231 OT verses. KJV: Israel. See also: Genesis 32:29; Exodus 13:18; Exodus 40:38.
הַאֲזִ֗ינָ/ה
ʼâzan
H238
"to listen"
V-Hiphil-Impv-2ms | Suff
To listen or hear is the meaning of this Hebrew word, often implying obedience or paying attention to what is being said, as in 1 Kings 3:9.
Definition: 1) to hear, listen 1a) (Hiphil) 1a1) to hear, listen, give ear 1a2) to be obedient, harken 1a3) to hear or listen to prayers (of God)
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: give (perceive by the) ear, hear(-ken). See H239 (אָזַן). See also: Genesis 4:23; Psalms 77:2; Psalms 5:2.
נֹהֵ֣ג
nâhag
H5090
"to lead"
V-Qal
To moan means to sigh or lament, like in Psalm 77:3 when the psalmist moaned in his sleepless night. It can also mean to lead or guide someone, like in 1 Samuel 25:42 when Abigail led her maids to follow David.
Definition: 1) to drive, lead, guide, conduct 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to drive, lead on, drive away, drive off 1a2) to behave itself (fig.) (of heart) 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to drive away, lead off 1b2) to lead on, guide, guide on 1b3) to cause to drive
Usage: Occurs in 31 OT verses. KJV: acquaint, bring (away), carry away, drive (away), lead (away, forth), (be) guide, lead (away, forth). See also: Genesis 31:18; 1 Chronicles 20:1; Psalms 48:15.
כַּ/צֹּ֣אן
tsôʼn
H6629
"Sheep (Gate)"
Prep | N-cs
This word refers to a flock of sheep or goats, and is sometimes used to describe people in a figurative sense. It is also associated with the Sheep Gate in Jerusalem, a significant location in biblical times.
Definition: This name means sheep and goats Also named: probatikos (προβατικός "Sheep Gate" G4262)
Usage: Occurs in 247 OT verses. KJV: (small) cattle, flock ([phrase] -s), lamb ([phrase] -s), sheep(-cote, -fold, -shearer, -herds). See also: Genesis 4:2; Deuteronomy 28:31; Psalms 44:12.
יוֹסֵ֑ף
Yôwçêph
H3130
"Joseph"
N-proper
Joseph means Jehovah has added, a name given to several Israelites, including the son of Jacob and Rachel. Joseph was a significant figure in the book of Genesis and the story of his brothers. He became a leader in Egypt.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.12.14 § Joseph = "Jehovah has added" 1) the eldest son of Jacob by Rachel 2) father of Igal, who represented the tribe of Issachar among the spies 3) a son of Asaph 4) a man who took a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 5) a priest of the family of Shebaniah in the time of Nehemiah
Usage: Occurs in 193 OT verses. KJV: Joseph. Compare H3084 (יְהוֹסֵף). See also: Genesis 30:24; Genesis 47:5; Psalms 77:16.
יֹשֵׁ֖ב
yâshab
H3427
"to dwell"
V-Qal
This verb means to sit or dwell, and can also mean to remain or abide. It's used in the Bible to describe people living in a place or staying with someone, like in the book of Genesis.
Definition: 1) to dwell, remain, sit, abide 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to sit, sit down 1a2) to be set 1a3) to remain, stay 1a4) to dwell, have one's abode 1b) (Niphal) to be inhabited 1c) (Piel) to set, place 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to sit 1d2) to cause to abide, set 1d3) to cause to dwell 1d4) to cause (cities) to be inhabited 1d5) to marry (give an dwelling to) 1e) (Hophal) 1e1) to be inhabited 1e2) to make to dwell Aramaic equivalent: ye.tiv (יְתִב "to dwell" H3488)
Usage: Occurs in 977 OT verses. KJV: (make to) abide(-ing), continue, (cause to, make to) dwell(-ing), ease self, endure, establish, [idiom] fail, habitation, haunt, (make to) inhabit(-ant), make to keep (house), lurking, [idiom] marry(-ing), (bring again to) place, remain, return, seat, set(-tle), (down-) sit(-down, still, -ting down, -ting (place) -uate), take, tarry. See also: Genesis 4:16; Leviticus 25:18; Joshua 13:6.
הַ/כְּרוּבִ֣ים
kᵉrûwb
H3742
"cherub"
Art | N-mp
A cherub is an angelic being in the Bible, often depicted as guarding important places like Eden or God's throne. They're also shown as images on the Ark of the Covenant. The KJV translates this word as cherub or cherubims.
Definition: 1) cherub, cherubim (pl) 1a) an angelic being 1a1) as guardians of Eden 1a2) as flanking God's throne 1a3) as an image form hovering over the Ark of the Covenant 1a4) as the chariot of Jehovah (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 66 OT verses. KJV: cherub, (plural) cherubims. See also: Genesis 3:24; 2 Chronicles 3:10; Psalms 18:11.
הוֹפִֽיעָ/ה
yâphaʻ
H3313
"to shine"
V-Hiphil-Impv-2ms | Suff
This Hebrew word means to shine or send out beams of light, used in the Bible to describe God's glory. It appears in the Psalms and Isaiah, describing God's radiant splendor. In the KJV, it's translated as 'be light' or 'shine forth'.
Definition: 1) to shine, shine forth or out, cause to shine, send out beams 1a) (Hiphil) 1a1) to shine out, shine forth, send out beams 1a2) to cause to shine
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: be light, shew self, (cause to) shine (forth). See also: Deuteronomy 33:2; Job 37:15; Psalms 50:2.
Study Notes — Psalms 80:2
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 80:2 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 80:2
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 80:2
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 80:2
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 80:2
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 80:2
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 80:2
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 80:2
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 80:2
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 80:2
- Sermons on Psalms 80:2
Context — Hear Us, O Shepherd of Israel
1Hear us, O Shepherd of Israel, who leads Joseph like a flock; You who sit enthroned between the cherubim, shine forth
2before Ephraim, Benjamin, and Manasseh. Rally Your mighty power and come to save us.
3Restore us, O God, and cause Your face to shine upon us, that we may be saved. 4O LORD God of Hosts, how long will Your anger smolder against the prayers of Your people?Cross References
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| 1 | Psalms 35:23 | Awake and rise to my defense, to my cause, my God and my Lord! |
| 2 | Numbers 2:18–24 | On the west side, the divisions of Ephraim are to camp under their standard: The leader of the Ephraimites is Elishama son of Ammihud, and his division numbers 40,500. The tribe of Manasseh will be next to it. The leader of the Manassites is Gamaliel son of Pedahzur, and his division numbers 32,200. Next will be the tribe of Benjamin. The leader of the Benjamites is Abidan son of Gideoni, and his division numbers 35,400. The total number of men in the divisions of the camp of Ephraim is 108,100; they shall set out third. |
| 3 | Psalms 44:23–26 | Wake up, O Lord! Why are You sleeping? Arise! Do not reject us forever. Why do You hide Your face and forget our affliction and oppression? For our soul has sunk to the dust; our bodies cling to the earth. Rise up; be our help! Redeem us on account of Your loving devotion. |
| 4 | Isaiah 42:13–14 | The LORD goes forth like a mighty one; He stirs up His zeal like a warrior. He shouts; yes, He roars in triumph over His enemies: “I have kept silent from ages past; I have remained quiet and restrained. But now I will groan like a woman in labor; I will at once gasp and pant. |
| 5 | Numbers 10:22–24 | Next, the divisions of the camp of Ephraim set out under their standard, with Elishama son of Ammihud in command. Gamaliel son of Pedahzur was over the division of the tribe of Manasseh, and Abidan son of Gideoni was over the division of the tribe of Benjamin. |
| 6 | Psalms 78:38 | And yet He was compassionate; He forgave their iniquity and did not destroy them. He often restrained His anger and did not unleash His full wrath. |
| 7 | Isaiah 33:22 | For the LORD is our Judge, the LORD is our lawgiver, the LORD is our King. It is He who will save us. |
| 8 | Isaiah 25:9 | And in that day it will be said, “Surely this is our God; we have waited for Him, and He has saved us. This is the LORD for whom we have waited. Let us rejoice and be glad in His salvation.” |
Psalms 80:2 Summary
This verse is a prayer asking God to use His great power to save His people. The psalmist is calling on God to come and rescue them, just like He did for the Israelites in the past, as seen in Exodus 15:6. We can learn from this verse that God is our only true source of salvation and strength, and we can confidently call on Him to help us in times of need, as in Psalms 3:8 and Romans 10:13. By praying and trusting in God's power, we can experience His salvation and restoration in our lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to rally God's mighty power?
This phrase is a call to action, asking God to demonstrate His strength and power to save His people, as seen in Exodus 15:6 and Psalms 89:10.
Why are Ephraim, Benjamin, and Manasseh mentioned specifically?
These tribes are mentioned because they were part of the northern kingdom of Israel, and the psalmist is asking God to come and save them, much like God did for the Israelites in the book of Exodus, such as Exodus 32:26 and Numbers 1:32-35.
How does this verse relate to the concept of salvation?
This verse shows that the psalmist is looking to God as the only one who can save them, which is a central theme in the Bible, as seen in Psalms 3:8 and Romans 10:13.
What is the significance of the order of the tribes listed?
The order of the tribes may signify the importance of each tribe or their geographical location, but the exact reason is not specified in the Bible, although it can be compared to other listings of the tribes, such as in Genesis 49:1-28 and Deuteronomy 33:1-29.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need God to rally His mighty power and come to save me?
- How can I, like the psalmist, confidently call on God to demonstrate His power and strength in my life?
- In what ways can I, as a member of God's people, pray for God to restore and shine His face upon me, as in Psalms 80:3?
- What are some ways I can reflect on God's power and salvation in my daily life, and how can I share this with others?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 80:2
Before Ephraim, Benjamin, and Manasseh, stir up thy strength,.... Which Christ did in the public ministry of the word, speaking as one having authority, and not as the Scribes and Pharisees; and in
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 80:2
Before Ephraim and Benjamin and Manasseh stir up thy strength, and come and save us.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 80:2
i.e. Before all the tribes of Israel; for whom he mentions only these three tribes, either, 1. Because of their special relation to Joseph here named, ; Ephraim and Manasseh being his sons, and Benjamin his brother both by his father and mother. Or, 2. Because these were eminent tribes: Ephraim, the head of the kingdom of the ten tribes; Manasseh was planted and powerful on both sides of Jordan; and Benjamin, because the greatest part of Jerusalem and the temple was in its lot. Or, 3. With respect and allusion to the ancient situation of the tabernacle in the wilderness, where these tribes were placed on the west side of the tabernacle, , &c., in which the ark was, which consequently was before them. So the sense is, O thou who didst of old go forth before these tribes, &c., do so again at this time. Or, 4. Because these tribes had a greater share of the calamities here designed than others; which might be very true, though it be not expressed in the sacred history, in which we have only the substance of things, and such circumstances are commonly omitted.
Stir up thy strength; which seems now to be asleep, or idle and useless.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 80:2
Psalms 80:2 Before Ephraim and Benjamin and Manasseh stir up thy strength, and come [and] save us.Ver. 2. Before Ephraim and Benjamin and Manasseh] These three tribes went next after the ark, when it removed, Numbers 2:18-24; Numbers 10:22-24 Stir up thy strength] Which seemeth at present to lie dormant.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 80:2
(2) Before Ephraim . . .—The tribes named from Joseph’s sons and his uterine brother naturally range together; they encamped side by side on the west of the Tabernacle, and when the ark moved forward they took their places immediately behind it to head the procession. The preposition “before” would alone show that this ancient arrangement, and no recent political event, determines the manner in which the poet introduces the tribes. It is used of a funeral procession (2 Samuel 3:31; Job 21:33).
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 80:2
Verse 2. Before Ephraim and Benjamin and Manasseh] It is supposed that these three tribes represent the whole, Benjamin being incorporated with Judah, Manasseh comprehending the country beyond Jordan, and Ephraim all the rest.-Dodd.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 80:2
2. Ephraim, Benjamin, and Manasseh were united by the tie of common descent from Jacob’s beloved wife Rachel, who is regarded by Jeremiah (Jeremiah 31:15) as the mother of the Northern Kingdom, and they are named as representatives of that Kingdom. According to Numbers 2:17 ff. these tribes encamped to the West of the Tabernacle, and marched immediately behind it (Numbers 2:24). Before Ephraim &c. therefore means, ‘placing Thyself at their head as a victorious leader, as Thou didst go before them of old in the journeyings of the wilderness.’ At first sight it may seem strange that Benjamin is reckoned among the Northern tribes, for partially at any rate it sided with Rehoboam (1 Kings 12:21; 2 Chronicles 11:3; 2 Chronicles 11:23; 2 Chronicles 15:8-9); but the one tribe remaining to David was Judah (1 Kings 11:13; 1 Kings 11:32; 1 Kings 11:36), and Benjamin must be reckoned to the Northern Kingdom to make up Ten tribes, for Simeon had become merged in Judah and is not counted. The principal Benjamite towns of Bethel, Gilgal, and Jericho belonged to the Northern Kingdom. stir up thy strength] Put in action thy might (Psalms 20:6) which seems to be dormant. come and save us] R.V., come to save us: lit. come for salvation or deliverance for us.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 80:2
Before Ephraim, and Benjamin, and Manasseh - Ephraim and Manasseh were the two sons of Joseph, and their names were given to two of the tribes of Israel. See the notes at Psalms 78:67.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 80:2
2. Before Ephraim and Benjamin and Manasseh—These tribes constituted the western division in the grand desert march. Numbers 2:18-24.
Sermons on Psalms 80:2
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Exposition on Psalm 80 by St. Augustine | St. Augustine preaches on the Psalms, focusing on the Advent of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and the symbolism of the vineyard representing Christ and the Church. He delves in |
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Prayer in the Time of Trouble by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith addresses the issue of seeking righteous judgment from God in the face of an ungodly nation. He begins by acknowledging the sad reality of a nati |
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Why God Allows Suffering by Roy Daniel | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the contrasting elements of the world we live in. He uses the analogy of two painters working on the same canvas, one creating a beautiful pi |
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The Breaking Point by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson addresses the struggles many Christians, particularly the youth, face at their breaking point, feeling overwhelmed by societal pressures, personal crises, and menta |
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(Belarus) God Has Risen to Defend His Name by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes God's promises of provision and protection for his people. He highlights that God has promised that his people will never have to beg for br |
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Knowing the Lord’s Mind and Will by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes the importance of knowing the Lord's mind and will through a three-step process: petitioning God in prayer, preparing one's heart to hear His voice, and |
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How God Provided for the Children of Israel by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith discusses how God provided for the children of Israel during their time in the wilderness. He focuses on the story of Moses striking the rock to |