Psalms 94:14
Psalms 94:14 in Multiple Translations
For the LORD will not forsake His people; He will never abandon His heritage.
For the LORD will not cast off his people, neither will he forsake his inheritance.
For Jehovah will not cast off his people, Neither will he forsake his inheritance.
The Lord will not give up his people, or take away his support from his heritage;
For the Lord will not give up on his people; he will not abandon his own.
Surely the Lord will not faile his people, neither will he forsake his inheritance.
For Jehovah leaveth not His people, And His inheritance forsaketh not.
For the LORD won’t reject his people, neither will he forsake his inheritance.
For the LORD will not cast off his people, neither will he forsake his inheritance.
Yahweh will not abandon his people; he will not desert like that those who belong to him [DOU].
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 94:14
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Psalms 94:14 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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כִּ֤י
לֹא
יִטֹּ֣שׁ
יְהוָ֣ה
עַמּ֑/וֹ
וְ֝/נַחֲלָת֗/וֹ
לֹ֣א
יַעֲזֹֽב
כִּ֤י
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
לֹא
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
יִטֹּ֣שׁ
nâṭash
H5203
to leave
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
יְהוָ֣ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
עַמּ֑/וֹ
ʻam
H5971
Amaw
N-ms | Suff
וְ֝/נַחֲלָת֗/וֹ
nachălâh
H5159
inheritance
Conj | N-fs | Suff
לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
יַעֲזֹֽב
ʻâzab
H5800
Forsaken
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 94:14
כִּ֤י
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.
לֹא
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
יִטֹּ֣שׁ
nâṭash
H5203
"to leave"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
To leave or forsake something, like God forsaking his people in the book of Isaiah. It can also mean to permit or let something happen. In the Bible, it is often used to describe God's relationship with his people.
Definition: 1) to leave, permit, forsake, cast off or away, reject, suffer, join, spread out or abroad, be loosed, cease, abandon, quit, hang loose, cast down, make a raid, lie fallow, let fall, forgo, draw 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to leave, let alone, lie fallow, entrust to 1a2) to forsake, abandon 1a3) to permit 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be forsaken 1b2) to be loosened, be loose 1b3) to be let go, spread abroad 1c) (Pual) to be abandoned, be deserted
Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: cast off, drawn, let fall, forsake, join (battle), leave (off), lie still, loose, spread (self) abroad, stretch out, suffer. See also: Genesis 31:28; Psalms 78:60; Psalms 27:9.
יְהוָ֣ה
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.
עַמּ֑/וֹ
ʻam
H5971
"Amaw"
N-ms | Suff
A people or nation is what this Hebrew word represents, like the nation of Israel in Exodus 33:13. It can also mean a tribe, troops, or attendants, and is used to describe a group of people gathered together. The word is often used to refer to the people of God.
Definition: This name means nation, people
Usage: Occurs in 1655 OT verses. KJV: folk, men, nation, people. See also: Genesis 11:6; Exodus 16:4; Leviticus 17:9.
וְ֝/נַחֲלָת֗/וֹ
nachălâh
H5159
"inheritance"
Conj | N-fs | Suff
Inheritance refers to something passed down, like property or a family heirloom, as seen in the Bible's discussion of dividing land among tribes in Joshua. It represents a person's share or possession. The concept is crucial in understanding biblical ideas of family and legacy.
Definition: 1) possession, property, inheritance, heritage 1a) property 1b) portion, share 1c) inheritance, portion
Usage: Occurs in 191 OT verses. KJV: heritage, to inherit, inheritance, possession. Compare H5158 (נַחַל). See also: Genesis 31:14; Joshua 23:4; Psalms 2:8.
לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
יַעֲזֹֽב
ʻâzab
H5800
"Forsaken"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
Forsaken means to loosen or relinquish something, often implying abandonment. In the Bible, the word appears in Psalm 22:1, where David cries out to God, saying my God, why have you forsaken me. The term signifies a sense of desperation and isolation.
Definition: This name means to restore, repair Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 206 OT verses. KJV: commit self, fail, forsake, fortify, help, leave (destitute, off), refuse, [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 2:24; Nehemiah 5:10; Psalms 9:11.
Study Notes — Psalms 94:14
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- Context
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- Psalms 94:14 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 94:14
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 94:14
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 94:14
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 94:14
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 94:14
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 94:14
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 94:14
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 94:14
- Sermons on Psalms 94:14
Context — The LORD Will Not Forget His People
12Blessed is the man You discipline, O LORD, and teach from Your law,
13to grant him relief from days of trouble, until a pit is dug for the wicked.
14For the LORD will not forsake His people; He will never abandon His heritage.
15Surely judgment will again be righteous, and all the upright in heart will follow it. 16Who will rise up for me against the wicked? Who will stand for me against the workers of iniquity?Cross References
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| 1 | 1 Samuel 12:22 | Indeed, for the sake of His great name, the LORD will not abandon His people, because He was pleased to make you His own. |
| 2 | Psalms 37:28 | For the LORD loves justice and will not forsake His saints. They are preserved forever, but the offspring of the wicked will be cut off. |
| 3 | Romans 11:1–2 | I ask then, did God reject His people? Certainly not! I am an Israelite myself, a descendant of Abraham, from the tribe of Benjamin. God did not reject His people, whom He foreknew. Do you not know what the Scripture says about Elijah, how he appealed to God against Israel: |
| 4 | Romans 8:30 | And those He predestined, He also called; those He called, He also justified; those He justified, He also glorified. |
| 5 | Deuteronomy 32:9 | But the LORD’s portion is His people, Jacob His allotted inheritance. |
| 6 | John 10:27–31 | My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them out of My hand. My Father who has given them to Me is greater than all. No one can snatch them out of My Father’s hand. I and the Father are one.” At this, the Jews again picked up stones to stone Him. |
| 7 | Hebrews 13:5 | Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.” |
| 8 | Ephesians 1:18 | I ask that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you may know the hope of His calling, the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints, |
| 9 | Romans 8:38–39 | For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor principalities, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. |
| 10 | Jeremiah 32:39–40 | I will give them one heart and one way, so that they will always fear Me for their own good and for the good of their children after them. I will make an everlasting covenant with them: I will never turn away from doing good to them, and I will put My fear in their hearts, so that they will never turn away from Me. |
Psalms 94:14 Summary
[This verse is a beautiful promise from God that He will never leave or abandon His people. It means that no matter what we face in life, God is always with us and will take care of us, just like a loving parent cares for their child (as seen in Matthew 6:25-34 and Luke 12:22-31). We can trust God's promise because of His faithfulness and love, as shown in verses like Psalm 36:5 and Lamentations 3:22-23. This truth should give us great comfort and peace, knowing that we are never alone and that God is always working for our good (Romans 8:28).]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that the Lord will not forsake His people?
This means that God will always be with and care for those who belong to Him, just as He promised in Deuteronomy 31:6 and Hebrews 13:5.
How can we be sure that God will not abandon His heritage?
We can trust God's promise because of His character, as seen in Psalm 89:33-34, where He says He will not betray His people or alter His covenant.
What is God's heritage?
God's heritage refers to His people, those who have put their faith in Him, as seen in Psalm 28:9 and Exodus 19:5-6, where Israel is called God's special treasure and inheritance.
How does this verse relate to our everyday lives?
This promise gives us comfort and assurance, knowing that God is always with us, even in difficult times, as mentioned in Psalm 23:4 and Romans 8:35-39.
Reflection Questions
- In what ways have I experienced God's presence and care in my life, and how can I trust Him more deeply in times of uncertainty?
- How does the promise that God will not forsake His people shape my understanding of His character and love for me?
- What does it mean for me to be part of God's heritage, and how should this identity influence my thoughts, feelings, and actions?
- How can I apply the truth of this verse to a current challenge or struggle I am facing, and what would it look like to trust God's promise in this situation?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 94:14
For the Lord will not cast off his people,.... The people whom he has foreknown, his chosen people, whether among Jews or Gentiles, Romans 11:1, his covenant people, whom he has given to Christ, and
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 94:14
For the LORD will not cast off his people, neither will he forsake his inheritance. For - introducing the ground of the blessedness of those who, being taught by the Lord, have inward rest even in adversity.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 94:14
Though God may for a time correct his, people, yet he will not utterly destroy them, as he will their enemies, but will in his time put an end to all their calamities.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 94:14
Psalms 94:14 For the LORD will not cast off his people, neither will he forsake his inheritance.Ver. 14. For the Lord will not cast off his people] Though he cast them into the furnace of affliction. The wicked he bringeth into misery, and there leaveth them to come off as they can, Ezekiel 22:20; Ezekiel 29:5. Not so the saints, Zechariah 13:9 Isaiah 43:2 Hebrews 13:5. Nor forsake his inheritance] Because his. Patriam quivis amat, non quia pulchram, sed quia suam (Seneca). All love their own.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 94:14
Verse 14. The Lord will not cast off his people] Though they are now suffering under a grievous and oppressive captivity, yet the Lord hath not utterly cast them off. They are his inheritance, and he will again restore them to their own land.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 94:14
14. That day will come, for Jehovah cannot finally abandon His persecuted people (Psalms 94:5). Cp. 1 Samuel 12:22; Jeremiah 12:7; Romans 11:1-2.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 94:14
For the Lord will not cast off his people ... - He will interpose in their behalf though the wicked seem now to triumph. The certainty of this would give consolation; this would make the mind calm in the days of trouble.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 94:14
14. For the Lord will not cast off his people—Faith rises to the sublimest assurance in Psalms 94:14-15
Sermons on Psalms 94:14
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A Christian on Earth, Still in Heaven by Thomas Watson | Thomas Watson preaches about the spiritual paradise found in the Scriptures, particularly in the book of Psalms, which offers both delight and usefulness to every Christian. He hig |
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Of the Perseverance of the Saints. by John Gill | John Gill emphasizes the doctrine of the perseverance of the saints, asserting that those who are truly regenerated and called by God will ultimately persevere in grace and be save |
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God's Inheritance by A.W. Pink | A.W. Pink expounds on the profound truth that God's inheritance is found in His people, emphasizing that God chose not the world or angels, but humanity as His special treasure. He |
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The Lord Will Not Forsake His People by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer emphasizes that God's unwavering commitment to His people is rooted in His character and great Name. He argues that God's decision to save us was made with full knowledg |
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I Samuel 12:22 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith emphasizes the sin of prayerlessness, highlighting how it is a reproach to God who invites us to fellowship with Him. He explains that neglecting prayer hinders God's w |
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He Constantly Abides by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes that God's unwavering commitment to His people is rooted in His choice and love for them, as stated in 1 Samuel 12:22. He explains that God's election is n |
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Our Daily Homily - 1 Samuel by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer emphasizes the transformative power of pouring out one's soul to God, as exemplified by Hannah's prayer in 1 Samuel. He illustrates how this act of surrender leads to di |