Psalms 94:22

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Psalms 94:22 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

But the LORD has been my stronghold, and my God is my rock of refuge.

King James Version KJV

But the LORD is my defence; and my God is the rock of my refuge.

American Standard Version ASV

But Jehovah hath been my high tower, And my God the rock of my refuge.

Bible in Basic English BBE

But the Lord is my safe resting-place; my God is the Rock where I am safe.

Free Bible Version FBV

But the Lord protects me like a fortress; my God is the rock that keeps me safe.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

But the Lord is my refuge, and my God is the rocke of mine hope.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

And Jehovah is for a high place to me, And my God [is] for a rock — my refuge,

World English Bible WEB

But the LORD has been my high tower, my God, the rock of my refuge.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

But the LORD is my defense; and my God is the rock of my refuge.

Translation for Translators T4T

But Yahweh ◄has become like my fortress/protects me► [MET]; my God is like a huge rock under which I am protected/safe [MET].

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Psalms 94:22 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וַ/יְהִ֬י יְהוָ֣ה לִ֣/י לְ/מִשְׂגָּ֑ב וֵ֝/אלֹהַ֗/י לְ/צ֣וּר מַחְסִֽ/י

וַ/יְהִ֬י hâyâh H1961 to be Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms

יְהוָ֣ה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 The Lord N-proper

לִ֣/י Prep | Suff

לְ/מִשְׂגָּ֑ב misgâb H4869 high refuge Prep | N-ms

וֵ֝/אלֹהַ֗/י ʼĕlôhîym H430 God Conj | N-mp | Suff

לְ/צ֣וּר tsûwr H6697 rock Prep | N-ms

מַחְסִֽ/י machăçeh H4268 refuge N-ms | Suff

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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 94:22

וַ/יְהִ֬י hâyâh H1961 "to be" Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms

The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.

Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone

Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.

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.

לִ֣/י "" Prep | Suff

לְ/מִשְׂגָּ֑ב misgâb H4869 "high refuge" Prep | N-ms

Misgab refers to a high place or tower that provides defense and refuge, like a fortress. It is also the name of a place in Moab, mentioned in Jeremiah 48:1. The KJV translates it as Misgab.

Definition: 1) high place, refuge, secure height, retreat 1a) stronghold 1b) refuge (of God)

Usage: Occurs in 16 OT verses. KJV: Misgab. See also: 2 Samuel 22:3; Psalms 59:18; Psalms 9:10.

וֵ֝/אלֹהַ֗/י ʼĕlôhîym H430 "God" Conj | N-mp | Suff

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.

לְ/צ֣וּר tsûwr H6697 "rock" Prep | N-ms

A rock or boulder, often used to describe God as a refuge, like in Psalm 18:2.

Definition: 1) rock, cliff 1a) rocky wall, cliff 1b) rock (with flat surface) 1c) block of stone, boulder 1d) rock (specific) 1e) rock (of God) 1f) rock (of heathen gods) n pr dei 1g) Rock Aramaic equivalent: tur (טוּר "mountain" H2906)

Usage: Occurs in 74 OT verses. KJV: edge, [idiom] (mighty) God (one), rock, [idiom] sharp, stone, [idiom] strength, [idiom] strong. See also H1049 (בֵּית צוּר). See also: Exodus 17:6; Psalms 28:1; Psalms 18:3.

מַחְסִֽ/י machăçeh H4268 "refuge" N-ms | Suff

This Hebrew word means a safe place to go, like a shelter from a storm. It appears in the Bible as a place of hope and trust, where people can find refuge from danger. In Psalm 71:3, God is called a rock of refuge.

Definition: 1) refuge, shelter 1a) from rain or storm, from danger 1b) of falsehood

Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: hope, (place of) refuge, shelter, trust. See also: Job 24:8; Psalms 94:22; Psalms 14:6.

Study Notes — Psalms 94:22

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Context
Cross References
Psalms 94:22 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 94:22
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 94:22
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 94:22
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 94:22
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 94:22
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 94:22
Sermons on Psalms 94:22

Context — The LORD Will Not Forget His People

20Can a corrupt throne be Your ally— one devising mischief by decree? 21They band together against the righteous and condemn the innocent to death.

22But the LORD has been my stronghold, and my God is my rock of refuge.

23He will bring upon them their own iniquity and destroy them for their wickedness. The LORD our God will destroy them.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Psalms 18:2	The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer. My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.
2	Psalms 27:1–3	The LORD is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life— whom shall I dread? When the wicked came upon me to devour my flesh, my enemies and foes stumbled and fell. Though an army encamps around me, my heart will not fear; though a war breaks out against me, I will keep my trust.
3	Psalms 59:16–17	But I will sing of Your strength and proclaim Your loving devotion in the morning. For You are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble. To You, O my strength, I sing praises, for You, O God, are my fortress, my God of loving devotion.
4	Psalms 59:9	I will keep watch for You, O my strength, because You, O God, are my fortress.
5	Psalms 62:6	He alone is my rock and my salvation; He is my fortress; I will not be shaken.
6	Psalms 62:2	He alone is my rock and my salvation. He is my fortress; I will never be shaken.
7	Isaiah 33:16	he will dwell on the heights; the mountain fortress will be his refuge; his food will be provided and his water assured.
8	Psalms 9:9	The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.
9	Psalms 94:10	He who admonishes the nations, does He not discipline? He who teaches man, does He lack knowledge?

Psalms 94:22 Summary

This verse means that God is our safe and strong place where we can go for protection and comfort. Just like a rock is solid and unshakeable, God is our rock of refuge who will never fail us. We can trust in Him and rely on Him, just like the psalmist did, and find peace and security in His presence, as promised in Jeremiah 33:3 and Matthew 11:28.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean for God to be our rock of refuge?

This means that God is our safe place, our protection, and our shelter from the storms of life, as seen in Psalms 46:1 and Deuteronomy 32:4.

How can we experience God as our stronghold in times of trouble?

We can experience God as our stronghold by trusting in Him, praying to Him, and seeking His guidance, as encouraged in Psalms 55:22 and Proverbs 3:5-6.

Is God only a rock of refuge for certain people?

No, God is a rock of refuge for all who call upon Him, as stated in Romans 10:13 and Joel 2:32, and He desires that all people would come to know Him as their refuge and salvation.

How does this verse relate to the surrounding context?

This verse is a statement of faith and trust in the midst of a corrupt and wicked world, as described in Psalms 94:20-21, and it looks forward to God's justice and judgment, as seen in Psalms 94:23.

Reflection Questions

What are some ways that I have experienced God as my rock of refuge in the past, and how can I trust Him more in the present?
How can I practically apply the truth of this verse to my life when I am facing difficulties or challenges?
What are some things that I tend to trust in for refuge and strength, apart from God, and how can I shift my trust to Him?
How can I use this verse to encourage and comfort others who are going through hard times, and how can I point them to God as their rock of refuge?

Gill's Exposition on Psalms 94:22

But the Lord is my defence,.... The defence of his church and people, of all the righteous, against those great armies of their enemies that gather together against them: the Targum, in the king's

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 94:22

Shall the throne of iniquity have fellowship with thee, which frameth mischief by a law?

Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 94:22

Psalms 94:22 But the LORD is my defence; and my God [is] the rock of my refuge.Ver. 22. But the Lord is my defence] Heb. my high place, where I am set out of their reach.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 94:22

Verse 22. The rock of my refuge.] Alluding to those natural fortifications among rocks, which are frequent in the land of Judea.

Cambridge Bible on Psalms 94:22

20–23. The doom of tyrants and the deliverance of their victims.

Barnes' Notes on Psalms 94:22

But the Lord is my defense ... - In all these purposes of the wicked; in all that they do - whether under the form and sanction of law Psalms 94:20, or by the excitement of passion - my trust is still in God.

Sermons on Psalms 94:22

	Sermon	Description
	(Dangers in the Way Series): Dangers of Arrogance and Defeat by A.W. Tozer	In this sermon, the preacher encourages listeners to take the defeat and discouragement out of their spirits and hearts. He emphasizes that failure, whether in business or any othe
	(Dangers in the Way Series): Sources of Danger by A.W. Tozer	In this sermon, the preacher uses a metaphor of a frozen eagle to illustrate how we can become entangled in the world and eventually be led to our downfall. He warns against compla
	Christ in You the Hope of Glory - Version 1 by A.W. Tozer	In this sermon, the preacher explores the identity and significance of Jesus Christ. He emphasizes that the answer to who Jesus is and why He holds such a high position can be unde
	Jewish vs. Hebraic by Art Katz	In this sermon, the preacher criticizes the declining civilization and the lack of communication skills in today's generation. He emphasizes the importance of trusting in God and s
	About Leonard Ravenhill Video by Leonard Ravenhill	This sermon emphasizes the power of God's protection and provision in our lives, highlighting the importance of trusting in God's plan rather than seeking external prayers. It delv
	Experiencing Jesus by Jim Cymbala	In this sermon, the preacher shares a personal experience of receiving a text message from his son with a Bible verse that he had been contemplating preaching on. He emphasizes the
	Standing on the Wrong Side of the Battle by Carter Conlon	This sermon emphasizes the importance of being on the right side of the spiritual battle, highlighting the consequences of straying from God's path and the need to return to seekin