Psalms 86:13
Psalms 86:13 in Multiple Translations
For great is Your loving devotion to me; You have delivered me from the depths of Sheol.
For great is thy mercy toward me: and thou hast delivered my soul from the lowest hell.
For great is thy lovingkindness toward me; And thou hast delivered my soul from the lowest Sheol.
For your mercy to me is great; you have taken my soul up from the deep places of the underworld.
For your trustworthy love for me is so great; you have saved me from death.
For great is thy mercie toward me, and thou hast deliuered my soule from the lowest graue.
For Thy kindness [is] great toward me, And Thou hast delivered my soul from the lowest Sheol.
For your loving kindness is great toward me. You have delivered my soul from the lowest Sheol.
For great is thy mercy towards me: and thou hast delivered my soul from the lowest hell.
You faithfully love me very much; you have prevented me from dying and going to the place where dead people are.
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Psalms 86:13 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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כִּֽי
חַ֭סְדְּ/ךָ
גָּד֣וֹל
עָלָ֑/י
וְ/הִצַּ֥לְתָּ
נַ֝פְשִׁ֗/י
מִ/שְּׁא֥וֹל
תַּחְתִּיָּֽה
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
חַ֭סְדְּ/ךָ
chêçêd
H2617
kindness
N-ms | Suff
גָּד֣וֹל
gâdôwl
H1419
Great (Sea)
Adj
עָלָ֑/י
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep | Suff
וְ/הִצַּ֥לְתָּ
nâtsal
H5337
to rescue
Conj | V-Hiphil-Perf-2ms
נַ֝פְשִׁ֗/י
nephesh
H5315
soul
N-cs | Suff
מִ/שְּׁא֥וֹל
shᵉʼôwl
H7585
hell
Prep | N-proper
תַּחְתִּיָּֽה
tachtîy
H8482
lower
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 86:13
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
חַ֭סְדְּ/ךָ
chêçêd
H2617
"kindness"
N-ms | Suff
This word refers to kindness, mercy, or pity, often used to describe God's loving actions towards humanity. It is translated as 'favour', 'kindness', or 'mercy' in the KJV. It emphasizes God's loving character.
Definition: goodness, kindness, faithfulness
Usage: Occurs in 241 OT verses. KJV: favour, good deed(-liness, -ness), kindly, (loving-) kindness, merciful (kindness), mercy, pity, reproach, wicked thing. See also: Genesis 19:19; Psalms 51:3; Psalms 5:8.
גָּד֣וֹל
gâdôwl
H1419
"Great (Sea)"
Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means something or someone great, whether in size, age, or importance. It appears in descriptions of the Great Sea and the Philistines. The word is used to convey a sense of magnitude or grandeur.
Definition: adj great Also named: pe.lish.ti (פְּלִשְׁתִּי "(Sea of the )Philistines" H6430I)
Usage: Occurs in 499 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] aloud, elder(-est), [phrase] exceeding(-ly), [phrase] far, (man of) great (man, matter, thing,-er,-ness), high, long, loud, mighty, more, much, noble, proud thing, [idiom] sore, ([idiom]) very. See also: Genesis 1:16; Joshua 7:26; 1 Kings 20:13.
עָלָ֑/י
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
וְ/הִצַּ֥לְתָּ
nâtsal
H5337
"to rescue"
Conj | V-Hiphil-Perf-2ms
To rescue means to snatch away or deliver from danger. It can also mean to strip or plunder, depending on the context, and appears in various forms throughout the Bible.
Definition: 1) to snatch away, deliver, rescue, save, strip, plunder 1a)(Niphal) 1a1) to tear oneself away, deliver oneself 1a2) to be torn out or away, be delivered 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to strip off, spoil 1b2) to deliver 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to take away, snatch away 1c2) to rescue, recover 1c3) to deliver (from enemies or troubles or death) 1c4) to deliver from sin and guilt 1d) (Hophal) to be plucked out 1e) (Hithpael) to strip oneself Aramaic equivalent: ne.tsal (נְצַל "to rescue" H5338)
Usage: Occurs in 194 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, defend, deliver (self), escape, [idiom] without fail, part, pluck, preserve, recover, rescue, rid, save, spoil, strip, [idiom] surely, take (out). See also: Genesis 31:9; Psalms 40:14; Psalms 7:2.
נַ֝פְשִׁ֗/י
nephesh
H5315
"soul"
N-cs | Suff
The Hebrew word for soul or living being, used in the Bible to describe the essence of a person or animal. It encompasses the ideas of life, breath, and vitality, and is translated as 'soul' or 'creature' in the KJV. This word is central to biblical concepts of humanity and existence.
Definition: 1) soul, self, life, creature, person, appetite, mind, living being, desire, emotion, passion 1a) that which breathes, the breathing substance or being, soul, the inner being of man 1b) living being 1c) living being (with life in the blood) 1d) the man himself, self, person or individual 1e) seat of the appetites 1f) seat of emotions and passions 1g) activity of mind 1g1) uncertain 1h) activity of the will 1h1) uncertain 1i) activity of the character 1i1) uncertain
Usage: Occurs in 683 OT verses. KJV: any, appetite, beast, body, breath, creature, [idiom] dead(-ly), desire, [idiom] (dis-) contented, [idiom] fish, ghost, [phrase] greedy, he, heart(-y), (hath, [idiom] jeopardy of) life ([idiom] in jeopardy), lust, man, me, mind, mortally, one, own, person, pleasure, (her-, him-, my-, thy-) self, them (your) -selves, [phrase] slay, soul, [phrase] tablet, they, thing, ([idiom] she) will, [idiom] would have it. See also: Genesis 1:20; Leviticus 26:43; Judges 18:25.
מִ/שְּׁא֥וֹל
shᵉʼôwl
H7585
"hell"
Prep | N-proper
Sheol refers to the underworld or grave, a place of no return where the dead reside, as seen in the Old Testament. It is often translated as hell or pit in the KJV. This concept is mentioned in various books, including Psalms and Isaiah.
Definition: Sheol, underworld, grave, hell, pit 1a) the underworld 1b) Sheol-the OT designation for the abode of the dead 1b1) place of no return 1b2) without praise of God 1b3) wicked sent there for punishment 1b4) righteous not abandoned to it 1b5) of the place of exile (fig) 1b6) of extreme degradation in sin
Usage: Occurs in 64 OT verses. KJV: grave, hell, pit. See also: Genesis 37:35; Psalms 139:8; Psalms 6:6.
תַּחְתִּיָּֽה
tachtîy
H8482
"lower"
Adj
Tachtiy means lowermost or the lowest parts, and can also refer to the depths or a pit. It is used figuratively to describe something as low or inferior.
Definition: 1) low, lower, lowest 1a) lowest (as adj) 1b) the lower parts (subst)
Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: low (parts, -er, -er parts, -est), nether (part). See also: Genesis 6:16; Psalms 88:7; Psalms 63:10.
Study Notes — Psalms 86:13
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- Context
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- Psalms 86:13 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 86:13
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 86:13
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 86:13
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 86:13
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 86:13
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 86:13
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 86:13
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 86:13
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 86:13
- Sermons on Psalms 86:13
Context — Tried but Trusting
11Teach me Your way, O LORD, that I may walk in Your truth. Give me an undivided heart, that I may fear Your name.
12I will praise You, O Lord my God, with all my heart; I will glorify Your name forever.
13For great is Your loving devotion to me; You have delivered me from the depths of Sheol.
14The arrogant rise against me, O God; a band of ruthless men seeks my life; they have no regard for You. 15But You, O Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion and faithfulness.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 103:8–12 | The LORD is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion. He will not always accuse us, nor harbor His anger forever. He has not dealt with us according to our sins or repaid us according to our iniquities. For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is His loving devotion for those who fear Him. As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us. |
| 2 | Luke 1:58 | Her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown her great mercy, and they rejoiced with her. |
| 3 | Psalms 56:13 | For You have delivered my soul from death, and my feet from stumbling, that I may walk before God in the light of life. |
| 4 | Psalms 116:8 | For You have delivered my soul from death, my eyes from tears, my feet from stumbling. |
| 5 | Psalms 57:10 | For Your loving devotion reaches to the heavens, and Your faithfulness to the clouds. |
| 6 | Job 33:28 | He redeemed my soul from going down to the Pit, and I will live to see the light.’ |
| 7 | Psalms 16:10 | For You will not abandon my soul to Sheol, nor will You let Your Holy One see decay. |
| 8 | Psalms 30:3 | O LORD, You pulled me up from Sheol; You spared me from descending into the Pit. |
| 9 | 1 Thessalonians 1:10 | and to await His Son from heaven, whom He raised from the dead—Jesus our deliverer from the coming wrath. |
| 10 | Job 33:24 | to be gracious to him and say, ‘Spare him from going down to the Pit; I have found his ransom,’ |
Psalms 86:13 Summary
[This verse tells us that God loves us very much and has saved us from a terrible place, which the Bible calls Sheol, or the place of the dead. He has given us new life, and we can trust Him to always be with us, as promised in Psalms 16:10 and Romans 8:38-39. God's love is great and never-ending, and we can always count on Him to deliver us from trouble, as seen in Psalms 34:17. By remembering God's loving devotion, we can face any challenge with confidence and praise Him for His goodness.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that God has delivered me from the depths of Sheol?
Sheol refers to the place of the dead, and God delivering the psalmist from it means He has rescued him from the power of death and given him new life, as seen in Psalms 16:10 and Acts 2:27, where God promises not to let His holy one see decay.
How can I experience God's loving devotion in my life?
To experience God's loving devotion, we must seek a personal relationship with Him, as expressed in Psalms 86:11, where the psalmist asks to be taught God's way, and in Jeremiah 29:13, which promises that when we seek Him with all our heart, we will find Him.
What is the significance of God's loving devotion being 'great'?
The greatness of God's loving devotion emphasizes its abundance and extravagance, as seen in Romans 5:8, where God demonstrates His love by sending Jesus to die for us while we were still sinners, showing the vastness of His love and care for us.
How does this verse relate to my daily struggles?
This verse reminds us that despite our daily struggles, God is always with us, delivering us from the depths of trouble and darkness, as expressed in Psalms 23:4, where God is our Shepherd who guides us through the valley of the shadow of death, and in Isaiah 43:2, which promises that when we pass through the waters, God will be with us.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways you have experienced God's deliverance in your life, and how has it deepened your trust in Him?
- How does the knowledge of God's loving devotion to you affect your response to challenges and pressures in your life?
- In what ways can you praise God for His loving devotion to you, as the psalmist does in Psalms 86:12?
- What does it mean to you personally that God has delivered you from the depths of Sheol, and how does this impact your perspective on life and death?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 86:13
For great is thy mercy toward me,.... Both in things temporal and spiritual; an instance of which follows: and thou hast delivered my soul from the lowest hell; from a very distressed and
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 86:13
Teach me thy way, O LORD; I will walk in thy truth: unite my heart to fear thy name.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 86:13
My soul; my person or life, as in the next verse. From the lowest hell; either, 1. From hell properly so called. Or rather, 2. From extreme and desperate dangers and miseries, by comparing this with , and with . Thou hast laid me in the lowest (the same word in the Hebrew which is here) pit; where by the pit he means, as is evident and confessed, the grave, which is commonly called sheol, the word here used.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 86:13
Psalms 86:13 For great [is] thy mercy toward me: and thou hast delivered my soul from the lowest hell.Ver. 13. Thou hast delivered my soul from the lowest hell] That is, from deadly and desperate dangers. Some understand it to be the damnation of hell which David had deserved by his sins. The Rabbis’ gloss is, A loco adulteris appropriato.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 86:13
(13) Lowest hell.—Literally, sheôl, beneath, a fuller expression for the usual sheôl, underworld. (See Note, Psalms 6:5.) There is no comparison implied as in the Authorised Version. It is evident from the next verse that what is meant is danger of death from violence.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 86:13
Verse 13. Thou hast delivered my soul from the lowest hell.] This must mean more than the grave; a hell below hell-a place of perdition for the soul, as the grave is a place of corruption for the body.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 86:13
12, 13. Cp. Psalms 57:9-10; Psalms 9:1; Psalms 50:15; Psalms 50:23. with all my heart] R.V. with my whole heart; when the prayer of Psa 86:11 is granted. thy mercy] Thy lovingkindness. and thou hast delivered my soul from the lowest hell] From the nethermost Sheol. From Psalms 56:13 (= Psalms 116:8); Deuteronomy 32:22. Deliverance from imminent danger of death may be meant; yet here the Psalmist may identify himself with the nation, and refer to its deliverance from the death of the exile. Cp. Psalms 85:6.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 86:13
For great is thy mercy toward me - In respect to me; or, Thou hast manifested great mercy to me; to wit, in past times. He makes use of this now as an argument or reason why God should interpose again.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 86:13
13. Lowest hell—The lowest grave, or pit. ùׁ ?àåì, (sheol,) is generally used in this sense, and the same form of confession as in the text occurs Psalms 30:3, where the common version has grave—
Sermons on Psalms 86:13
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Prayer - 1 Peter 1:3-5, Part 2 by A.W. Pink | A.W. Pink emphasizes the abundant mercy of God as the foundation of our regeneration and lively hope in Christ, highlighting that this mercy is both general and special. He explain |
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Letter 65. by James Bourne | James Bourne preaches about the necessity of going through trials and sufferings as a means of spiritual refinement and growth. He reflects on his own struggles with sin, pride, an |
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Revival Now by Mark Greening | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the need for Christians to constantly be revived and restored to God, even after being saved. He shares his personal experience of realizing |
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Angry With God by J. Glyn Owen | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Jonah and his rebellion against God. He highlights Jonah's desire to die and his grumbling because of his discomfort. The preac |
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God Has Prepared a Place for You by Teresa Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Jonah in the Bible. He highlights how the preaching of God's word can have a profound impact on people's lives, even those who |
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(The Lord - Merciful and Gracious) 1. Oh! What a God! by Roy Hession | In this sermon, the preacher reflects on the character of God as described in the Bible. He emphasizes that God is merciful and gracious, as proclaimed by Jehovah himself. The prea |
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Jesus Christ My Glory by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the preacher highlights the corrupt state of the world, drawing parallels between the present day and the biblical times. The preacher emphasizes that God's nature |