Psalms 80:4
Psalms 80:4 in Multiple Translations
O LORD God of Hosts, how long will Your anger smolder against the prayers of Your people?
O LORD God of hosts, how long wilt thou be angry against the prayer of thy people?
O Jehovah God of hosts, How long wilt thou be angry against the prayer of thy people?
O Lord God of armies, how long will your wrath be burning against the rest of your people?
Lord God Almighty, how long will you be angry with the prayers of your people?
O Lord God of hostes, how long wilt thou be angrie against the prayer of thy people?
Jehovah, God of Hosts, till when? Thou hast burned against the prayer of Thy people.
LORD God of Armies, how long will you be angry against the prayer of your people?
O LORD God of hosts, how long wilt thou be angry against the prayer of thy people?
Blow up the trumpet on the new moon, on the noted day of your solemnity.
Yahweh, you who are the commander of the armies of heaven, how long will you be angry with us, your people, when we pray to you?
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 80:4
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Psalms 80:4 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אֱלֹהִ֥ים
הֲשִׁיבֵ֑/נוּ
וְ/הָאֵ֥ר
פָּ֝נֶ֗י/ךָ
וְ/נִוָּשֵֽׁעָה
אֱלֹהִ֥ים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
N-mp
הֲשִׁיבֵ֑/נוּ
shûwb
H7725
to return
V-Hiphil-Impv-2ms | Suff
וְ/הָאֵ֥ר
ʼôwr
H215
to light
Conj | V-Hiphil-Impv-2ms
פָּ֝נֶ֗י/ךָ
pânîym
H6440
face
N-cp | Suff
וְ/נִוָּשֵֽׁעָה
yâshaʻ
H3467
to save
Conj | V-Niphal-1cp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 80:4
אֱלֹהִ֥ים
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.
הֲשִׁיבֵ֑/נוּ
shûwb
H7725
"to return"
V-Hiphil-Impv-2ms | Suff
This Hebrew word means to return or turn back, and can be used literally or figuratively. It is often used to describe someone returning to God or repenting from sin, as seen in the book of Psalms and the prophets.
Definition: : return 1) to return, turn back 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to turn back, return 1a1a) to turn back 1a1b) to return, come or go back 1a1c) to return unto, go back, come back 1a1d) of dying 1a1e) of human relations (fig) 1a1f) of spiritual relations (fig) 1a1f1) to turn back (from God), apostatise 1a1f2) to turn away (of God) 1a1f3) to turn back (to God), repent 1a1f4) turn back (from evil) 1a1g) of inanimate things 1a1h) in repetition 1b) (Polel) 1b1) to bring back 1b2) to restore, refresh, repair (fig) 1b3) to lead away (enticingly) 1b4) to show turning, apostatise 1c) (Pual) restored (participle) 1d) (Hiphil) to cause to return, bring back 1d1) to bring back, allow to return, put back, draw back, give back, restore, relinquish, give in payment 1d2) to bring back, refresh, restore 1d3) to bring back, report to, answer 1d4) to bring back, make requital, pay (as recompense) 1d5) to turn back or backward, repel, defeat, repulse, hinder, reject, refuse 1d6) to turn away (face), turn toward 1d7) to turn against 1d8) to bring back to mind 1d9) to show a turning away 1d10) to reverse, revoke 1e) (Hophal) to be returned, be restored, be brought back 1f) (Pulal) brought back
Usage: Occurs in 953 OT verses. KJV: ((break, build, circumcise, dig, do anything, do evil, feed, lay down, lie down, lodge, make, rejoice, send, take, weep)) [idiom] again, (cause to) answer ([phrase] again), [idiom] in any case (wise), [idiom] at all, averse, bring (again, back, home again), call (to mind), carry again (back), cease, [idiom] certainly, come again (back), [idiom] consider, [phrase] continually, convert, deliver (again), [phrase] deny, draw back, fetch home again, [idiom] fro, get (oneself) (back) again, [idiom] give (again), go again (back, home), (go) out, hinder, let, (see) more, [idiom] needs, be past, [idiom] pay, pervert, pull in again, put (again, up again), recall, recompense, recover, refresh, relieve, render (again), requite, rescue, restore, retrieve, (cause to, make to) return, reverse, reward, [phrase] say nay, send back, set again, slide back, still, [idiom] surely, take back (off), (cause to, make to) turn (again, self again, away, back, back again, backward, from, off), withdraw. See also: Genesis 3:19; Numbers 8:25; Judges 8:13.
וְ/הָאֵ֥ר
ʼôwr
H215
"to light"
Conj | V-Hiphil-Impv-2ms
Or means to give light, whether physically or spiritually, as in Psalm 119:105 where God's word is a light to our path.
Definition: 1) to be or become light, shine 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to become light (day) 1a2) to shine (of the sun) 1a3) to become bright 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be illuminated 1b2) to become lighted up 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to give light, shine (of sun, moon, and stars) 1c2) to illumine, light up, cause to shine, shine 1c3) to kindle, light (candle, wood) 1c4) lighten (of the eyes, his law, etc) 1c5) to make shine (of the face)
Usage: Occurs in 43 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] break of day, glorious, kindle, (be, en-, give, show) light (-en, -ened), set on fire, shine. See also: Genesis 1:15; Psalms 67:2; Psalms 13:4.
פָּ֝נֶ֗י/ךָ
pânîym
H6440
"face"
N-cp | Suff
This word means face or presence, like being in front of someone or something. It's used in many contexts, like in Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to describe interactions and relationships.
Definition: : face 1) face 1a) face, faces 1b) presence, person 1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim) 1d) face (of animals) 1e) face, surface (of ground) 1f) as adv of loc/temp 1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before 1g) with prep 1g1) in front of, before, to the front of, in the presence of, in the face of, at the face or front of, from the presence of, from before, from before the face of
Usage: Occurs in 1891 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 43:31; Exodus 30:16.
וְ/נִוָּשֵֽׁעָה
yâshaʻ
H3467
"to save"
Conj | V-Niphal-1cp
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.
Study Notes — Psalms 80:4
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 80:4 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 80:4
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 80:4
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 80:4
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 80:4
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 80:4
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 80:4
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 80:4
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 80:4
- Sermons on Psalms 80:4
Context — Hear Us, O Shepherd of Israel
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?
5You fed them with the bread of tears and made them drink the full measure of their tears. 6You make us contend with our neighbors; our enemies mock us.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 85:5 | Will You be angry with us forever? Will You draw out Your anger to all generations? |
| 2 | Isaiah 58:2–3 | For day after day they seek Me and delight to know My ways, like a nation that does what is right and does not forsake the justice of their God. They ask Me for righteous judgments; they delight in the nearness of God.” “Why have we fasted, and You have not seen? Why have we humbled ourselves, and You have not noticed?” “Behold, on the day of your fast, you do as you please, and you oppress all your workers. |
| 3 | Psalms 59:5 | O LORD God of Hosts, the God of Israel, rouse Yourself to punish all the nations; show no mercy to the wicked traitors. Selah |
| 4 | Lamentations 3:44 | You have covered Yourself with a cloud that no prayer can pass through. |
| 5 | Deuteronomy 29:20 | The LORD will never be willing to forgive him. Instead, His anger and jealousy will burn against that man, and every curse written in this book will fall upon him. The LORD will blot out his name from under heaven |
| 6 | Isaiah 58:6–9 | Isn’t this the fast that I have chosen: to break the chains of wickedness, to untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and tear off every yoke? Isn’t it to share your bread with the hungry, to bring the poor and homeless into your home, to clothe the naked when you see him, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood? Then your light will break forth like the dawn, and your healing will come quickly. Your righteousness will go before you, and the glory of the LORD will be your rear guard. Then you will call, and the LORD will answer; you will cry out, and He will say, ‘Here I am.’ If you remove the yoke from your midst, the pointing of the finger and malicious talk, |
| 7 | Luke 18:1–8 | Then Jesus told them a parable about their need to pray at all times and not lose heart: “In a certain town there was a judge who neither feared God nor respected men. And there was a widow in that town who kept appealing to him, ‘Give me justice against my adversary.’ For a while he refused, but later he said to himself, ‘Though I neither fear God nor respect men, yet because this widow keeps pestering me, I will give her justice. Then she will stop wearing me out with her perpetual requests.’” And the Lord said, “Listen to the words of the unjust judge. Will not God bring about justice for His elect who cry out to Him day and night? Will He continue to defer their help? I tell you, He will promptly carry out justice on their behalf. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on earth?” |
| 8 | Matthew 15:22–28 | And a Canaanite woman from that region came to Him, crying out, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is miserably possessed by a demon.” But Jesus did not answer a word. So His disciples came and urged Him, “Send her away, for she keeps crying out after us.” He answered, “I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.” The woman came and knelt before Him. “Lord, help me!” she said. But Jesus replied, “It is not right to take the children’s bread and toss it to the dogs.” “Yes, Lord,” she said, “even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their master’s table.” “O woman,” Jesus answered, “your faith is great! Let it be done for you as you desire.” And her daughter was healed from that very hour. |
| 9 | Psalms 79:5 | How long, O LORD? Will You be angry forever? Will Your jealousy burn like fire? |
| 10 | Psalms 74:1 | Why have You rejected us forever, O God? Why does Your anger smolder against the sheep of Your pasture? |
Psalms 80:4 Summary
[Psalms 80:4 is a cry to God from His people, asking Him to stop being angry with them and to hear their prayers. The psalmist is saying, 'God, we know You are all-powerful and can save us, but it feels like You're not listening to our prayers right now.' This feeling of divine silence can be frustrating and scary, but as Romans 8:28 reminds us, God is always working for our good, even when we don't understand what's happening. We can trust that God hears our prayers and is working everything out for our benefit, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of God being called the 'LORD God of Hosts' in Psalms 80:4?
This title emphasizes God's power and authority over all creation, as seen in Jeremiah 32:18, and reminds us of His sovereignty in all situations.
Why does the psalmist ask how long God's anger will smolder against the prayers of His people?
The psalmist is expressing the people's desperation and desire for God's mercy, as they feel their prayers are being met with divine silence or judgment, similar to the sentiments expressed in Psalms 13:1-2.
Is it wrong for the psalmist to question God's actions or timing?
The Bible shows that it is not wrong to express honest emotions and questions to God, as seen in Psalms 42:1-2, but it should be done with reverence and trust in His goodness, as in Romans 8:28.
How does this verse relate to the concept of God's wrath?
This verse highlights the tension between God's love for His people and His righteous anger towards sin, as discussed in Romans 1:18 and Ephesians 5:6, reminding us that God's wrath is a response to sin and rebellion.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I have felt like God is not hearing my prayers, and how can I trust in His goodness during those times?
- In what ways can I align my prayers with God's will, as expressed in 1 John 5:14-15, to avoid feeling like my prayers are being met with divine silence?
- How can I balance honesty about my emotions with reverence and trust in God's sovereignty, as seen in Psalms 51:17 and Proverbs 3:5-6?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to trust in God's power and authority, as emphasized in Psalms 80:4, and how can I surrender those areas to Him?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 80:4
O Lord God of hosts,.... Aben Ezra and Kimchi observe, that the word "Elohe" is here understood, and the words to be read, "O Lord God, the God of hosts"; of the armies above and below, against whom
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 80:4
O LORD God of hosts, how long wilt thou be angry against the prayer of thy people? O Lord God of hosts, how long wilt thou be angry - literally, 'dost thou smoke?' Compare Psalms 18:8; Psalms 74:1; Deuteronomy 29:20.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 80:4
Thou art so far from answering our prayers whereby we seek to appease thee, that by thy continuance and increase of our miseries thou seemest to be the more incensed against us by them.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 80:4
Psalms 80:4 O LORD God of hosts, how long wilt thou be angry against the prayer of thy people?Ver. 4. O Lord God of hosts] Iehova bellipotens Deus. God hath his upper and nether forces, as his horse and foot, ready pressed, say the Rabbis. How long wilt thou be angry] Heb. wilt thou smoke? As angry people seem to send out smoke at their nostrils. Against the prayer of thy people] This is a sore affliction to the saints, that their prayers seem to be ineffectual.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 80:4
(4) How long wilt thou be angry?—Literally, until when hast thou fumed? A pregnant construction combining two clauses. Thou hast been long angry; how long wilt thou continue to be angry? (Comp. Psalms 13:2, Note, and Exodus 10:3.) Others say the preterite here has the sense of a future perfect, which comes to the same thing: “How long wilt thou have fumed? (See Müller’s Syntax, § i. 3, rem. (a), Prof. Robertson’s trans.) Against the prayer.—Literally, in, i.e., during the prayer. The smoke of the Divine anger is, perhaps, conceived of as a cloud through which the prayer (often symbolised by an ascending incense) cannot penetrate.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 80:4
4–7. How long shall Israel continue to be the object of Jehovah’s displeasure, and the scorn of neighbouring nations?
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 80:4
O Lord God of hosts - Yahweh, God of armies. That is either (a) the God who rules among the hosts of heaven - the inhabitants of that holy world; or (b) God of the hosts of the sky - the worlds above
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 80:4
4. Angry against the prayer of thy people—Hebrew, smoke against the “prayer.” So Psalms 74:1. An intensive form of representing anger or displeasure.
Sermons on Psalms 80:4
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When Wales Caught the Fire of the Holy Ghost - the 1904 Welsh Revival by Brian Green | In this sermon transcript, the speaker recounts the story of a man named Evan who embarked on a journey to spread his faith without any resources or support. Despite the challenges |
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America's Greatest Baptist Revival by Bob Doom | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of revival and its importance in the church. He references several scriptures, including Psalm 138:7 and Psalm 85:5, to highlight |
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Habakkuk - Part 1 by Roy Hession | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the need for revival in the midst of the years. He refers to the Bible verse from Habakkuk 3:2, where the prophet asks God to revive His work |
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Habakkuk - Part 4 by Roy Hession | The sermon transcript discusses the concept of mercy and its role in restoring individuals who have sinned. The speaker references biblical stories, such as that of David, to illus |
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The Centrality of Christ by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the preacher uses vivid illustrations to convey the urgency and gravity of the message. He describes a scenario where a village is about to be engulfed by a breache |
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So That We Might Become the Righteousness of God by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the anticipation of the second part of the story of God's plan for salvation. He describes the scene of Jesus, the Son of God, being crucifi |
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Prayer as a Way of Walking in Love - a Personal Journey by Francis Chan | This sermon emphasizes the importance of dwelling in the presence of God, seeking His beauty, and abiding in Him as the ultimate source of strength and peace. It highlights the nee |