Psalms 84:9
Psalms 84:9 in Multiple Translations
Take notice of our shield, O God, and look with favor on the face of Your anointed.
Behold, O God our shield, and look upon the face of thine anointed.
Behold, O God our shield, And look upon the face of thine anointed.
O God, let your eyes be on him who is our safe cover, and let your heart be turned to your king.
Please God, look at our defender, look at the face of your anointed one.
Beholde, O God, our shielde, and looke vpon the face of thine Anointed.
Our shield, see, O God, And behold the face of Thine anointed,
Behold, God our shield, look at the face of your anointed.
Behold, O God our shield, and look upon the face of thy anointed.
I will hear what the Lord God will speak in me: for he will speak peace unto his people: And unto his saints: and unto them that are converted to the heart.
God, be kind to [IDM] our king, the one who protects us [MTY], the one whom you have chosen [MTY] to rule us.
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Psalms 84:9 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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יְה֘וָ֤ה
אֱלֹהִ֣ים
צְ֭בָאוֹת
שִׁמְעָ֣/ה
תְפִלָּתִ֑/י
הַאֲזִ֨ינָ/ה
אֱלֹהֵ֖י
יַעֲקֹ֣ב
סֶֽלָה
יְה֘וָ֤ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
אֱלֹהִ֣ים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
N-mp
צְ֭בָאוֹת
tsâbâʼ
H6635
army
N-cp
שִׁמְעָ֣/ה
shâmaʻ
H8085
to hear
V-Qal-Impv-2ms | Suff
תְפִלָּתִ֑/י
tᵉphillâh
H8605
prayer
N-fs | Suff
הַאֲזִ֨ינָ/ה
ʼâzan
H238
to listen
V-Hiphil-Impv-2ms | Suff
אֱלֹהֵ֖י
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
N-mp
יַעֲקֹ֣ב
Yaʻăqôb
H3290
Jacob
N-proper
סֶֽלָה
çelâh
H5542
Selah
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 84:9
יְה֘וָ֤ה
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.
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.
צְ֭בָאוֹת
tsâbâʼ
H6635
"army"
N-cp
This Hebrew word means a large group of people or things, often referring to an army or a campaign, and is also used to describe the Lord's hosts. It appears in the Bible as a name for God, emphasizing His power and authority. In the KJV, it's translated as 'host' or 'army'.
Definition: : army 1) that which goes forth, army, war, warfare, host 1a) army, host 1a1) host (of organised army) 1a2) host (of angels) 1a3) of sun, moon, and stars 1a4) of whole creation 1b) war, warfare, service, go out to war 1c) service
Usage: Occurs in 463 OT verses. KJV: appointed time, ([phrase]) army, ([phrase]) battle, company, host, service, soldiers, waiting upon, war(-fare). See also: Genesis 2:1; 1 Samuel 17:55; Psalms 24:10.
שִׁמְעָ֣/ה
shâmaʻ
H8085
"to hear"
V-Qal-Impv-2ms | Suff
To hear and listen is what this Hebrew word means, often implying attention and obedience. In Exodus and Deuteronomy, it is used when God speaks to the people, and they must listen and obey.
Definition: : hear v 1) to hear, listen to, obey 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to hear (perceive by ear) 1a2) to hear of or concerning 1a3) to hear (have power to hear) 1a4) to hear with attention or interest, listen to 1a5) to understand (language) 1a6) to hear (of judicial cases) 1a7) to listen, give heed 1a7a) to consent, agree 1a7b) to grant request 1a8) to listen to, yield to 1a9) to obey, be obedient 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be heard (of voice or sound) 1b2) to be heard of 1b3) to be regarded, be obeyed 1c) (Piel) to cause to hear, call to hear, summon 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to hear, tell, proclaim, utter a sound 1d2) to sound aloud (musical term) 1d3) to make proclamation, summon 1d4) to cause to be heard n m 2) sound
Usage: Occurs in 1072 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] attentively, call (gather) together, [idiom] carefully, [idiom] certainly, consent, consider, be content, declare, [idiom] diligently, discern, give ear, (cause to, let, make to) hear(-ken, tell), [idiom] indeed, listen, make (a) noise, (be) obedient, obey, perceive, (make a) proclaim(-ation), publish, regard, report, shew (forth), (make a) sound, [idiom] surely, tell, understand, whosoever (heareth), witness. See also: Genesis 3:8; Exodus 32:18; Deuteronomy 27:9.
תְפִלָּתִ֑/י
tᵉphillâh
H8605
"prayer"
N-fs | Suff
In the Bible, this word means prayer or supplication, often used to describe requests to God. It appears in many Psalms, highlighting the importance of prayer in worship.
Definition: 1) prayer 1a) prayer 1b) pray a prayer 1c) house of prayer 1d) hear prayer 1e) in Ps titles (of poetic or liturgical prayer)
Usage: Occurs in 71 OT verses. KJV: prayer. See also: 2 Samuel 7:27; Psalms 66:19; Psalms 4:2.
הַאֲזִ֨ינָ/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.
אֱלֹהֵ֖י
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.
יַעֲקֹ֣ב
Yaʻăqôb
H3290
"Jacob"
N-proper
This word is the name of a person, Jacob, a key figure in the Bible. He was the son of Isaac and Rebekah, and the father of many tribes of Israel. The KJV simply translates it as Jacob.
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 Another name of yis.ra.el (יִשְׂרָאֵל "Israel" H3478) § Jacob = "heel holder" or "supplanter" son of Isaac, grandson of Abraham, and father of the 12 patriarchs of the tribes of Israel
Usage: Occurs in 319 OT verses. KJV: Jacob. See also: Genesis 25:26; Genesis 34:1; Psalms 14:7.
סֶֽלָה
çelâh
H5542
"Selah"
Part
Selah is a musical term in the Bible that signals a pause or interruption in the music, like a rest in a song, often used in Psalms. It is a technical term that sets a moment for reflection and contemplation, as seen in Psalm 3:2.
Definition: § 1) to lift up, exalt 1a) Selah 1a1) a technical musical term probably showing accentuation, pause, interruption
Usage: Occurs in 74 OT verses. KJV: Selah. See also: Psalms 3:3; Psalms 62:5; Psalms 3:5.
Study Notes — Psalms 84:9
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- Context
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- Psalms 84:9 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 84:9
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 84:9
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 84:9
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 84:9
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 84:9
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 84:9
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 84:9
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 84:9
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 84:9
- Sermons on Psalms 84:9
Context — Better Is One Day in Your Courts
7They go from strength to strength, until each appears before God in Zion.
8O LORD God of Hosts, hear my prayer; give ear, O God of Jacob. Selah
9Take notice of our shield, O God, and look with favor on the face of Your anointed.
10For better is one day in Your courts than a thousand elsewhere. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked. 11For the LORD God is a sun and a shield; the LORD gives grace and glory; He withholds no good thing from those who walk with integrity.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 2:2 | The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together, against the LORD and against His Anointed One: |
| 2 | Genesis 15:1 | After these events, the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward.” |
| 3 | Psalms 84:11 | For the LORD God is a sun and a shield; the LORD gives grace and glory; He withholds no good thing from those who walk with integrity. |
| 4 | Psalms 132:17 | There I will make a horn grow for David; I have prepared a lamp for My anointed one. |
| 5 | Psalms 98:1 | Sing to the LORD a new song, for He has done wonders; His right hand and holy arm have gained Him the victory. |
| 6 | Psalms 89:20 | I have found My servant David; with My sacred oil I have anointed him. |
| 7 | Psalms 3:3 | But You, O LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, and the One who lifts my head. |
| 8 | 2 Samuel 23:1 | These are the last words of David: “The oracle of David son of Jesse, the oracle of the man raised on high, the one anointed by the God of Jacob, and the sweet psalmist of Israel: |
| 9 | Psalms 59:11 | Do not kill them, or my people will forget. Scatter them by Your power, and bring them down, O Lord, our shield. |
| 10 | Acts 4:27 | In fact, this is the very city where Herod and Pontius Pilate conspired with the Gentiles and the people of Israel against Your holy servant Jesus, whom You anointed. |
Psalms 84:9 Summary
This verse is asking God to protect and care for us, and to look with favor on Jesus Christ, who is God's chosen Savior. It's like asking God to put His arm of protection around us and to bless us with His love and approval, just like a parent would with their child. We can trust in God's sovereignty and love, just like it says in Jeremiah 29:11, and we can seek His protection and favor in our lives, just like the psalmist is doing in Psalms 84:9. By trusting in God and seeking His favor, we can experience His peace and joy in our lives, as seen in Philippians 4:7 and John 14:27.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the anointed one mentioned in Psalms 84:9?
The anointed one refers to the Messiah, or Jesus Christ, who is the chosen and appointed Savior of God, as seen in Psalms 2:2 and Isaiah 61:1
What does it mean to be a shield in the Bible?
In the Bible, a shield is a symbol of protection and defense, as seen in Psalms 84:9 and Ephesians 6:16, where God is our shield and protector
Why is it important to look with favor on the face of God's anointed?
Looking with favor on the face of God's anointed means to show approval and acceptance of Jesus Christ, which is essential for our salvation and relationship with God, as seen in John 1:14 and 2 Corinthians 4:6
How does this verse relate to our daily lives?
This verse reminds us to seek God's protection and favor in our lives, just as the psalmist is asking God to take notice of their shield and look with favor on His anointed, and to trust in God's sovereignty and love, as seen in Romans 8:28 and Jeremiah 29:11
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can seek God's protection and favor in my life, just like the psalmist is asking in Psalms 84:9?
- How can I show my love and acceptance of Jesus Christ, God's anointed, in my daily life?
- What are some areas of my life where I need God's shield of protection, and how can I trust in His sovereignty and love?
- How can I apply the concept of being a shield and looking with favor on the face of God's anointed to my relationships with others?
- What does it mean to me personally that God is my shield and protector, and how can I rely on Him in times of need?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 84:9
Behold, O God our shield,.... Which may be considered either as the character of God, who is addressed, who was David's shield, and the shield of his people, to protect and defend them from their
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 84:9
Behold, O God our shield, and look upon the face of thine anointed. Behold, O God our shield.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 84:9
Look upon the face; do not turn away thine eyes from him, as men do from those whom they hate or despise, but cast a favourable eye towards him. By face he means either his person, the word face being oft redundant, as it is , or his state and condition. Of thine anointed: either, 1. Of Christ, whose proper name is the Messiah, or the Anointed. So the meaning may be, Lord, I deserve not one good look from thee, because by my great wickedness I have procured thy just displeasure, and this banishment; but look upon thy Christ, whose coming and meritorious passion, though future to us, is present to thee, and for his sake look upon me. Or, 2. Of me, who, though a vile sinner, am thine anointed king, 23:1.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 84:9
Psalms 84:9 Behold, O God our shield, and look upon the face of thine anointed.Ver. 9. Behold] Not only hear, Psalms 34:15, with the note. Look upon the face of thine anointed] Christi, cuius festina adventum, saith Kimchi; do me good for Christ’ s sake.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 84:9
(9) Shield . . . . anointed.—These are here in direct parallelism. So in Psalms 89:18. (See Note, and comp. Psalms 47:9, Note.)
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 84:9
Verse 9. Behold, O God, our shield] We have no Protector but thee. Thou seest the deadly blows that are aimed at us; cover our souls; protect our lives! Look upon the face of thine anointed.] Consider the supplications sent up by him whom thou hast appointed to be Mediator between thee and man-thy Christ. But some apply this to David, to Zerubbabel, to the people of Israel; and each has his reasons.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 84:9
9–12. The pilgrims’ prayer, and the ground of their confidence.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 84:9
Behold, O God our shield - Our defense, as a shield is a defense in the day of battle. Compare Psalms 5:12, note; Psalms 18:2, note; Psalms 33:20, note. It is an appeal to God as a protector.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 84:9
9. Our shield—Our protector; so the word is figuratively used Psalms 47:9; Hosea 4:18, where shields is rendered rulers, because they are the natural protectors of the people.
Sermons on Psalms 84:9
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Psalms 84:9 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith emphasizes the blessedness of dwelling in God's presence as depicted in Psalms 84:9. He highlights that Christ is our shield and defense, allowing us to be seen as comp |
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The Context of the Coming Kingdom by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of knowing God as the revelation of Jesus as king and the beauty of the kingdom. He criticizes the superficiality of worship a |
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God of the Nations - Part 1 by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the historical and ethnic background of the Slavic people who had become Muslims during an invasion four centuries ago. He highlights the warf |
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Matthew 2:1-8. the Wise Men's Arrival at Jerusalem. by Favell Lee Mortimer | Favell Lee Mortimer delves into the account of the wise men seeking the King of the Jews, highlighting the divine guidance through a star and the fulfillment of prophecies regardin |
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The Context of the Coming Kingdom - Part 2 by Art Katz | Art Katz emphasizes God's righteous judgment on nations, using Japan as a historical example of oppression and violence during World War II. He highlights the cosmic struggle betwe |
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Psalm 2 by Henry Law | Henry Law preaches about the futility of opposing the kingdom of Christ, established by the Father's power and eternal decree. Despite the heathen raging and people plotting in vai |
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1 John 5:1 by John Gill | John Gill emphasizes the significance of faith in Jesus as the Christ, which is essential for regeneration and love towards God and fellow believers. He explains that true belief i |