Psalms 89:46

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Psalms 89:46 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

How long, O LORD? Will You hide Yourself forever? Will Your wrath keep burning like fire?

King James Version KJV

How long, LORD? wilt thou hide thyself for ever? shall thy wrath burn like fire?

American Standard Version ASV

How long, O Jehovah? wilt thou hide thyself for ever? How long shall thy wrath burn like fire?

Bible in Basic English BBE

How long, O Lord, will you Keep yourself for ever from our eyes? how long will your wrath be burning like fire?

Free Bible Version FBV

How long, Lord? Will you hide yourself from us forever, your anger burning like fire?

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

Lord, howe long wilt thou hide thy selfe, for euer? shall thy wrath burne like fire?

Young's Literal Translation YLT

Till when, O Jehovah, art Thou hidden? For ever doth Thy fury burn as fire?

World English Bible WEB

How long, LORD? Will you hide yourself forever? Will your wrath burn like fire?

Noah Webster Bible WBS

How long, LORD, wilt thou hide thyself? for ever? shall thy wrath burn like fire?

Translation for Translators T4T

O Yahweh, how long will this continue? Will you hide yourself forever? How long will your anger burn like a fire?

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Psalms 89:46 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB הִ֭קְצַרְתָּ יְמֵ֣י עֲלוּמָ֑י/ו הֶֽעֱטִ֨יתָ עָלָ֖י/ו בּוּשָׁ֣ה סֶֽלָה

הִ֭קְצַרְתָּ qâtsar H7114 be short V-Hiphil-Perf-2ms

יְמֵ֣י yôwm H3117 day N-mp

עֲלוּמָ֑י/ו ʻâlûwm H5934 youth N-mp | Suff

הֶֽעֱטִ֨יתָ ʻâṭâh H5844 to enwrap V-Hiphil-Perf-2ms

עָלָ֖י/ו ʻal H5921 upon Prep | Suff

בּוּשָׁ֣ה bûwshâh H955 shame N-fs

סֶֽלָה çelâh H5542 Selah Part

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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 89:46

הִ֭קְצַרְתָּ qâtsar H7114 "be short" V-Hiphil-Perf-2ms

This Hebrew word means to reap or harvest, like cutting down grain or grass. It is used in the Bible to describe the act of harvesting, and also to describe being discouraged or grieved.

Definition: 1) to be short, be impatient, be vexed, be grieved 1a) (Qal) to be short 1b) (Piel) to shorten 1c) (Hiphil) to shorten

Usage: Occurs in 46 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, cut down, much discouraged, grieve, harvestman, lothe, mourn, reap(-er), (be, wax) short(-en, -er), straiten, trouble, vex. See also: Leviticus 19:9; Job 24:6; Psalms 89:46.

יְמֵ֣י yôwm H3117 "day" N-mp

The Hebrew word 'yom' refers to a day, which can be a literal 24-hour period or a figurative space of time. It is used in the Bible to describe a wide range of time periods, from a single day to a year or a lifetime. The word 'yom' is used in many different contexts throughout the Bible.

Definition: : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow

Usage: Occurs in 1930 OT verses. KJV: age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 33:13; Exodus 23:15.

עֲלוּמָ֑י/ו ʻâlûwm H5934 "youth" N-mp | Suff

This word refers to youth or adolescence, and can also mean vigor or strength. It is used to describe a stage of life or a quality of being young and energetic.

Definition: youth, youthful, vigour

Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: youth. See also: Job 20:11; Psalms 89:46; Isaiah 54:4.

הֶֽעֱטִ֨יתָ ʻâṭâh H5844 "to enwrap" V-Hiphil-Perf-2ms

This verb means to grasp or cover something, like wrapping oneself in a cloak. It is used in Exodus 28:42 to describe the clothing of the priests. It can also mean to turn aside or change direction.

Definition: 1) to cover, enwrap, wrap oneself, envelop oneself 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to wrap, envelop oneself 1a2) to cover (the beard in mourning) 1a3) mourner, one who covers (participle) 1b) (Hiphil) to cover, enwrap, envelop

Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: array self, be clad, (put a) cover (-ing, self), fill, put on, [idiom] surely, turn aside. See also: Leviticus 13:45; Psalms 109:29; Psalms 71:13.

עָלָ֖י/ו 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.

בּוּשָׁ֣ה bûwshâh H955 "shame" N-fs

Shame is the meaning of this word, a feeling of guilt or embarrassment. It is used in the Bible to describe someone who is feeling ashamed, like in the story of David's sin. Shame is a powerful emotion.

Definition: shame

Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: shame. See also: Psalms 89:46; Obadiah 1:10; Micah 7:10.

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 89:46

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Psalms 89:46 Summary
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Gill's Exposition on Psalms 89:46
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 89:46
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Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 89:46
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 89:46
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 89:46
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 89:46
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 89:46
Sermons on Psalms 89:46

Context — I Will Sing of His Love Forever

44You have ended his splendor and cast his throne to the ground. 45You have cut short the days of his youth; You have covered him with shame. Selah

46How long, O LORD? Will You hide Yourself forever? Will Your wrath keep burning like fire?

47Remember the briefness of my lifespan! For what futility You have created all men! 48What man can live and never see death? Can he deliver his soul from the power of Sheol? Selah

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Psalms 79:5	How long, O LORD? Will You be angry forever? Will Your jealousy burn like fire?
2	Psalms 78:63	Fire consumed His young men, and their maidens were left without wedding songs.
3	Psalms 88:14	Why, O LORD, do You reject me? Why do You hide Your face from me?
4	Psalms 90:13	Return, O LORD! How long will it be? Have compassion on Your servants.
5	Isaiah 8:17	I will wait for the LORD, who is hiding His face from the house of Jacob. I will put my trust in Him.
6	Psalms 10:1	Why, O LORD, do You stand far off? Why do You hide in times of trouble?
7	Jeremiah 4:4	Circumcise yourselves to the LORD, and remove the foreskins of your hearts, O men of Judah and people of Jerusalem. Otherwise, My wrath will break out like fire and burn with no one to extinguish it, because of your evil deeds.”
8	Job 23:9	When He is at work in the north, I cannot behold Him; when He turns to the south, I cannot see Him.
9	Jeremiah 21:12	O house of David, this is what the LORD says: ‘Administer justice every morning, and rescue the victim of robbery from the hand of his oppressor, or My wrath will go forth like fire and burn with no one to extinguish it because of their evil deeds.
10	2 Thessalonians 1:8	in blazing fire, inflicting vengeance on those who do not know God and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus.

Psalms 89:46 Summary

[This verse is a cry from the heart of the psalmist, who is feeling overwhelmed and abandoned by God. He asks how long God will hide Himself and if His wrath will keep burning like fire. This is a honest and raw expression of emotion, and it shows that even in the midst of struggle, we can be real with God about our feelings, as seen in Psalms 102:1-2. We can trust that God is still with us, even when we can't feel Him, and that He is working everything out for our good, as promised in Romans 8:28.]

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the psalmist ask how long God will hide Himself?

The psalmist asks this question because he is experiencing a time of great distress and feels that God is distant or absent, as expressed in Psalms 89:46, similar to the feelings of separation from God in Isaiah 45:15.

What does it mean for God's wrath to burn like fire?

The phrase 'Your wrath keep burning like fire' is a metaphor that describes the intense and powerful nature of God's judgment, as seen in Deuteronomy 4:24 and Hebrews 12:29, where God's wrath is compared to a consuming fire.

Is the psalmist questioning God's character?

The psalmist is not questioning God's character, but rather expressing his own feelings of desperation and confusion in the midst of suffering, as seen in Psalms 13:1-2, where David also cries out to God in a time of distress.

How can we apply this verse to our own lives?

We can apply this verse by being honest with God about our feelings and struggles, just like the psalmist, and trusting in His goodness and love, as expressed in Romans 8:28 and Psalms 23:4.

Reflection Questions

What are some times in my life when I have felt like God was hiding from me, and how did I respond?
How do I reconcile the idea of a loving God with the concept of His wrath burning like fire?
What are some ways that I can express my feelings and doubts to God, just like the psalmist does in this verse?
How can I trust in God's goodness and love, even when I don't understand what is happening in my life?

Gill's Exposition on Psalms 89:46

How long, Lord, wilt thou hide thyself? for ever?.... When God hides his face front his people, though it is but for a little while, it seems long, and a kind of an eternity to them; and so it seemed

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 89:46

How long, LORD? wilt thou hide thyself for ever? shall thy wrath burn like fire?

Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 89:46

Psalms 89:46 How long, LORD? wilt thou hide thyself for ever? shall thy wrath burn like fire?Ver. 46. How long, Lord? &c.] Here faith prevaileth against flesh, and falleth a praying, and at length a praising God.

Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 89:46

(46) How long.—With this persistent cry of the Maccabæan age (see Psalms 74:10), the poet shows that faith is not extinct, though it has a sore struggle with despair.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 89:46

Verse 46. How long, Lord?] The promise cannot utterly fail. When then, O Lord, wilt thou restore the kingdom to Israel?

Cambridge Bible on Psalms 89:46

46–51. The Psalmist appeals to God to withdraw His wrath and remove this contradiction, pleading the shortness of life and the taunts of God’s enemies as grounds for a speedy answer.

Barnes' Notes on Psalms 89:46

How long, Lord? - How long is this to continue? Can it be that this is to continue always? Is there to be no change for the better? Are the promises which have been made, never to be fulfilled?

Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 89:46

46. How long… for ever—The frequent lament and inquiry of the psalms of the captivity. Psalms 74:1; Psalms 74:9-10; Psalms 75:5; Psalms 85:5

Sermons on Psalms 89:46

	Sermon	Description
	Rev. 6:10. How Long? by Horatius Bonar	Horatius Bonar explores the profound question 'How long?' as expressed in Revelation 6:10, emphasizing its significance in human experience and divine communication. He categorizes
	Is Not This the Carpenter? by Carter Conlon	In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the need for the church to bend their knees before God and surrender to His will. He encourages the congregation to trust in God's faithfuln
	Letter 7 by James Bourne	James Bourne, in a letter to W. J. Brook in London, 1808, expresses deep struggles with feeling separated from God's people, walking in darkness, and being held in perpetual contem
	Isaiah Encouraging All to Wait on the Lord by Bob Hoekstra	Bob Hoekstra preaches on Isaiah's encouragement to wait on the Lord, emphasizing that God's power is available for those who admit their weakness. Isaiah's heart for God's grace is
	Waiting on the Lord, Hoping in the Lord by Bob Hoekstra	Bob Hoekstra preaches on the importance of waiting on the Lord and placing our hope in Him, emphasizing that waiting on the Lord is about humbly placing our hope and expectations i
	When God Quits Speaking by Chuck Smith	In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of listening to God's voice and obeying His commands. He warns that there may come a time when God stops speaking to us if we
	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