Psalms 44:18 — Word Study
WLCלֹא־ נָס֣וֹג אָח֣וֹר לִבֵּ֑נוּ וַתֵּ֥ט אֲשֻׁרֵ֗ינוּ מִנִּ֥י אָרְחֶֽךָ׃
BSAhave notlôʼ
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| לֹא־ | not | Particle |
| נָס֣וֹג | it had turned back | Verb, Niphal, perfect third person masculine singular |
| אָח֣וֹר | backwards | Noun common, masculine singular absolute |
| לִבֵּ֑נוּ | heart our | Noun common masculine singular construct, suffix |
| וַתֵּ֥ט | and it had turned aside | Verb, Qal, sequential imperfect third person feminine singular |
| אֲשֻׁרֵ֗ינוּ | steps our | Noun common masculine plural construct, suffix |
| מִנִּ֥י | from | Preposition |
| אָרְחֶֽךָ׃ | path your | Noun common masculine singular construct, suffix |
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| BSB | Our hearts have not turned back; our steps have not strayed from Your path. |
| KJV | Our heart is not turned back, neither have our steps declined from thy way; |
| ASV | Our heart is not turned back, Neither have our steps declined from thy way, |
| YLT | We turn not backward our heart, Nor turn aside doth our step from Thy path. |
| WEB | Our heart has not turned back, neither have our steps strayed from your path, |
| BBE | Our hearts have not gone back, and our steps have not been turned out of your way; |
The translations agree on the core message of faithfulness to God's path.
The structure includes a main clause asserting the faithfulness of the hearts and steps, with additional phrases providing context and negation.





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Deep Study — Psalms 44:18
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Context — The Lament of the Faithfulgenerated
Psalm 44:18 expresses a declaration from the psalmist that their hearts have not turned back from God, nor have their steps strayed from His path. This verse is part of a larger lament where the community reflects on their faithfulness despite experiencing suffering and challenges, as seen in the preceding and following verses, which highlight their commitment to God’s covenant even in distress.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Psalm 78:57 | They turned back and were faithless like their fathers, twisted like a faulty bow. |
| 2 | Psalm 125:5 | But those who turn to crooked ways the LORD will banish with the evildoers. Peace be upon Israel. |
| 3 | 1 Kings 15:5 | For David had done what was right in the eyes of the LORD and had not turned aside from anything the LORD commanded all the days of his life, except in the matter of Uriah the Hittite. |
| 4 | Job 34:27 | because they turned aside from Him and had no regard for any of His ways. |
| 5 | Jeremiah 11:10 | They have returned to the sins of their forefathers who refused to obey My words. They have followed other gods to serve them. The house of Israel and the house of Judah have broken the covenant I made with their fathers. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 11 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — נָס֣וֹג, na.Soggenerated
The verb נָס֣וֹג (na.Sog) is in the Niphal form, indicating a passive voice, meaning 'it had turned back.' This suggests a movement away from a commitment or a retreat from a path, often associated with apostasy or backsliding.
In this context, it emphasizes that the hearts of the faithful have not retreated from their devotion to God, contrasting with the potential for turning away during times of trouble. The use of this verb underscores the steadfastness of their commitment.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
In the Berean Standard Bible, the verse reads, "Our hearts have not turned back; our steps have not strayed from Your path." This wording is consistent across multiple translations, including the KJV, ASV, YLT, WEB, and BBE.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The finite verb נָס֣וֹג governs the main clause, indicating the action of turning back. The structure includes two main phrases: one describing the state of the hearts and the other the steps taken, each affirming their commitment to God.
The sentence is structured to emphasize the negation of turning away, with the adverbial לֹא־ placed at the beginning to highlight the psalmist's assertion of faithfulness.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
In the Septuagint, the Hebrew נָס֣וֹג is rendered as ἦλθεν (G2064), which means 'to come' or 'to arrive.' This choice suggests a broader interpretation of movement, possibly indicating a shift in focus from merely turning back to the idea of coming to a place of commitment.
This translation reflects a different nuance, emphasizing the journey aspect of faithfulness rather than just the act of turning away.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Psalm 44:18 expresses a strong commitment to God, stating that the hearts of the people have not turned back, and their steps have not strayed from His path. This reflects a collective faithfulness even amid suffering, as they affirm their dedication to God’s ways.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
It signifies a commitment to remain faithful to God, even in challenging times, indicating that the psalmist and the community have not abandoned their devotion.
This verse serves as a declaration of faithfulness following a lament about suffering, reinforcing the idea that despite hardships, the community remains steadfast in their relationship with God.
It emphasizes the active choice to follow God's path and not be led astray, highlighting the importance of deliberate actions in maintaining faith.
This verse encourages individuals to remain committed to their faith and values, even when faced with difficulties, reminding them to stay true to their beliefs.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- In what ways have I remained faithful to my commitments during difficult times?
- How can I ensure that my steps align with the path God has set before me?
- What practices can help me strengthen my heart against distractions and temptations?
- How can I support others in their journey to stay on God's path?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
Early Church Fathers, like Augustine of Hippo, referenced this verse to discuss themes of faithfulness and divine support amid trials.
"Our heart has not turned back; and You have turned aside our goings out of Your way" [Psalms 44:18].Early Church Fathers on Psalms 44 →
"For You have brought us low in the place of infirmity" [Psalms 44:18]: therefore You will exalt us in the place of strength.Early Church Fathers on Psalms 44 →
Commentators on this verse — 6 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Psalms 44:18 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleOur heart is not turned back,.... To its original hardness, blindness, and bondage, to its former sin and folly, to cherish, gratify, and fulfil its lusts and desires; not from God, from love to him,
Read John Gill on Psalms 44 →
Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryOur heart is not turned back, neither have our steps declined from thy way; Our heart is not turned back neither have our steps declined from thy way Apostasy begins at the Our heart is not turned
Read Robert Jamieson on Psalms 44 →
Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleIs not turned back, to wit, from thee, or thy worship and service, unto idols, as it follows, . Neither have our steps declined from thy way: because it is easy and ordinary falsely to pretend sincerity of heart, which men cannot discern nor confute, they prove it from the unblamableness of their lives and actions.
Read Matthew Poole on Psalms 44 →
John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsPsalms 44:18 Our heart is not turned back, neither have our steps declined from thy way;Ver. 18. Our heart is not turned back] Metaphora a stadio, saith Vatablus. As those that run a race stand not at a stay, much less turn back again; so neither have we either stopped or stepped backward, but advanced still toward the mark, having Nondum metam, We have not yet attained, for our motto, as St Paul had, Philippians 3:12; being in nothing terrified by our adversaries, nor afraid with any amazement, Philippians 1:28 1 Peter 3:6. Neither have our steps declined] We have watched over every particular action; God’ s people are best when at worst.
Read John Trapp on Psalms 44 →
CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges17–22. The calamity is unmerited. No unfaithfulness to God’s covenant has called for punishment. Nay it is for His sake that His people are suffering.
Read Cambridge on Psalms 44 →
Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleOur heart is not turned back - That is, We have not turned away from thy service; we have not apostatized from thee; we have not fallen into idolatry.
Read Albert Barnes on Psalms 44 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
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Modern formal
Our hearts have not turned back; our steps have not strayed from Your path.
Our heart has not turned back, neither have our steps strayed from your path,
Our hearts have not turned back; our steps have not strayed from Your path.
We have not been unfaithful, nor have we disobeyed your commands.
Tyndale line
Our heart is not turned back, neither have our steps declined from thy way;
Our heart is not turned back, Neither have our steps declined from thy way,
Our heart is not turned back, neither have our steps declined from thy way;
Our heart is not turned back, neither have our steps declined from thy way;
Our heart is not turned backe: neither our steps gone out of thy paths,
Strictly literal
Our heart is not turned back, neither have our steps declined from thy path;
We turn not backward our heart, Nor turn aside doth our step from Thy path.
We do not turn our heart backward, || Nor turn aside our step from Your path.
(44:19) Our heart is not moved backward, nor hath our step turned aside from thy path:
Our heart has not turned back; our steps have not gone from your way.
From the Latin
They shall remember thy name throughout all generations. Therefore shall people praise thee for ever; yea, for ever and ever.
Simplified
We have not turned away from you, not in thought, nor in action.
Our hearts have not gone back, and our steps have not been turned out of your way;
Counted from the translations carried on this site, not from a survey of every English Bible. A rendering shared by many versions is usually inherited rather than independently arrived at — the Tyndale line in particular runs through most of them.
The sentence as the grammar sees it — from the MACULA Hebrew treebank
This is not our own analysis: it is the scholarly syntax tree for the verse, showing how the clause actually holds together.
Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.
The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran
The Masoretic Text and the Septuagint are largely in agreement, with 7 of the 8 words matching in their respective translations. The Septuagint's word order and articles differ, but the core message remains consistent.
לֹא־ נָס֣וֹג אָח֣וֹר לִבֵּ֑נוּ וַתֵּ֥ט אֲשֻׁרֵ֗ינוּ מִנִּ֥י אָרְחֶֽךָ׃
7 of the 8 words are matched. This is the word-by-word correspondence, not the Septuagint's own sentence — its word order and its articles are its own.
Four traditions, not one. “On the leather” means the letters physically survive on the scroll, as against letters an editor has supplied to fill a hole in it — a restoration is a scholar’s reading, not a reading of the manuscript. Words in [square brackets] are supplied; the notes count them apart from what survives.
The map of this verse — what each word keeps company with
This is a map of two things, both counted rather than judged. Company kept: which words stand within three words of each of these, anywhere in the Hebrew Bible — the thicker the line, the more often the pair meet compared with chance. Built from: the words a word is made out of, taken from its own Strong’s entry. It is not a map of meaning: nothing here claims two words mean the same thing. Click any circle to see the numbers behind it.
Lexicons — every word in Psalms 44:18
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Every entry below is the lexicographer's own text. On the Hebrew: Brown-Driver-Briggs entire and its gloss set, Strong's Hebrew Dictionary, and Tyndale House's Translators Brief lexicon. Where a cell says a work has no entry, that work genuinely has none for this word.
לֹא (lo') is a Hebrew word meaning 'not' or 'no.' It serves as a simple negation and can imply absence or prohibition. The word can also be used in various contexts, often combined with other particles for emphasis or clarification. Its Aramaic equivalent is לָא (la), which also means 'not.'
לֹא or לוֹא adv. not
base
H3808 לֹא or לוֹא not
3808 lo' lo
or lowi {lo}; or loh (Deut. 3:11) {lo}; a primitive particle;
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often
used with other particles (as follows):--X before, + or else,
ere, + except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never,
no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), (X as though...,(can-), for) not (out
of), of nought, otherwise, out of, + surely, + as truly as, +
of a truth, + verily, for want, + whether, without.
לֹא (lo) — not.
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)
Conj | Part — ParticleHTn
סוּג (soog) is a Hebrew verb meaning to move away or backslide. It conveys the idea of retreating, either literally or figuratively, such as turning away from a commitment. The verb appears in various forms, including Qal, Niphal, and Hiphil, indicating different nuances of turning back or being repulsed. It is related to the concept of apostasy.
[סוּג, seldom שׂוּג] vb. move away, backslide
Qal backslide, prove recreant to י׳
Niph.
refl. turn oneself away, turn back
be turned or driven back, be repulsed
Hiph.
usu. of displacing, moving back a boundary mark
remove, carry away
Hoph. and justice is driven back
base
H5472 [סוּג, seldom שׂוּג] move away, backslide
5472 cuwg soog
a primitive root; properly, to flinch, i.e. (by implication)
to go back, literally (to retreat) or figuratively (to
apostatize):--backslider, drive, go back, turn (away, back).
סוּג (sug) — to turn.
1) to move, go, turn back, move away, backslide
1a) (Qal) to backslide, prove recreant to
1b) (Niphal)
1b1) to turn oneself away, turn back
1b2) to be turned or driven back, be repulsed
Also means: sug (שׂוּג "to turn back" H7734)
HVNp3ms — Verb · Niphal · perfect third person masculine singularHVNp3ms
אָחוֹר (achowr) refers to the hinder side or back part of something. It can also imply a direction, meaning backward or behind, and has temporal uses, indicating a time to come or hereafter. The word is derived from a root meaning 'to be behind' and encompasses various contexts, including physical and temporal references.
אָחוֹר 41 subst. the hinder side, back part
base
H268 אָחוֹר the hinder side, back part
268 'achowr aw-khore'
or (shortened) achor {aw-khore'}; from 299; the hinder part;
hence (adverb) behind, backward; also (as facing north) the
West:--after(-ward), back (part, -side, -ward), hereafter,
(be-)hind(-er part), time to come, without.
see HEBREW for 0299
אָחוֹר (a.chor) — back.
1) the back side, the rear
1a) backwards
1b) hereafter (of time)
1c) behind
HNcmsa — Noun common · masculine singular absoluteHNcmsa
The Hebrew word לֵב (lev) means 'heart' and encompasses the inner man, mind, will, and emotions. It refers to the center of feelings, intellect, and moral character, as well as the seat of appetites and courage. The entries suggest a broad range of meanings related to human experience and thought, with a specific mention of its use in Jeremiah 51:1.
לֵב 599 n.m. (f.) inner man, mind, will, heart
seldom of things in the midst of the sea
elsewhere of men
the inner man in contrast with the outer
the inner man, indef., soul, comprehending mind, affections and will
specific reference to mind
spec. ref. to inclinations, resolutions and determinations of the will
spec. ref. to conscience
[various]
for the man himself
as seat of appetites
as seat of emotions and passions
seat of courage
base
לֵב קָמָי prob. late Atbash Je 51:1.
ref
H3820a לֵב inner man, mind, will, heart . seldom of things in the midst of the sea
. elsewhere of men . the inner man in contrast with the outer
. the inner man, indef., soul, comprehending mind, affections and will
. specific reference to mind
. spec. ref. to inclinations, resolutions and determinations of the will
. spec. ref. to conscience
. [various]
. for the man himself
. as seat of appetites
. as seat of emotions and passions
. seat of courage
H3820b לֵב קָמָי prob. late Atbash
3820 leb labe
a form of 3824; the heart; also used (figuratively) very
widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect;
likewise for the centre of anything:--+ care for, comfortably,
consent, X considered, courag(-eous), friend(-ly), ((broken-),
(hard-), (merry-), (stiff-), (stout-), double) heart((-ed)), X
heed, X I, kindly, midst, mind(-ed), X regard((-ed)), X
themselves, X unawares, understanding, X well, willingly,
wisdom.
see HEBREW for 03824
לֵב (lev) — heart.
1) inner man, mind, will, heart, understanding
1a) inner part, midst
1a1) midst (of things)
1a2) heart (of man)
1a3) soul, heart (of man)
1a4) mind, knowledge, thinking, reflection, memory
1a5) inclination, resolution, determination (of will)
1a6) conscience
1a7) heart (of moral character)
1a8) as seat of appetites
1a9) as seat of emotions and passions 1a10) as seat of courage
לֵב (lev) — Leb.
§ Leb- = "heart of"
(probably a cryptic name for Babylon by Atbash)
HNcmsc/Sp1bp — Noun common masculine singular construct · suffixHNcmsc/Sp1bp
נָטָה (natah) is a Hebrew verb meaning to stretch out, spread out, or extend. It encompasses a wide range of actions, including bending, inclining, and pitching a tent. The word can also imply moral deflection or turning aside. The entries suggest various applications, from physical actions to metaphorical uses, but do not indicate significant disagreement among the lexicons.
נָטָה 215 vb. stretch out, spread out, extend, incline, bend
Qal
stretch out, extend, hand, rod
stretch line and plummet
= offer
Spread out, i.e. pitch, tent
Bend, turn, incline
Niph. be stretched out
Hiph.
rarely stretch out, hand
rarely spread out cloth on rock
usu. turn, incline
base
H5186 נָטָה stretch out, spread out, extend, incline, bend .. . stretch out, extend, hand, rod
. stretch line and plummet
. = offer
. Spread out, i.e. pitch, tent
. Bend, turn, incline
. be stretched out
. . rarely stretch out, hand
. rarely spread out cloth on rock
. usu. turn, incline
5186 natah naw-taw'
a primitive root; to stretch or spread out; by implication,
to bend away (including moral deflection); used in a great
variety of application (as follows):--+ afternoon, apply, bow
(down, - ing), carry aside, decline, deliver, extend, go down,
be gone, incline, intend, lay, let down, offer, outstretched,
overthrown, pervert, pitch, prolong, put away, shew, spread
(out), stretch (forth, out), take (aside), turn (aside, away),
wrest, cause to yield.
נָטָה (na.tah) — to stretch.
1) to stretch out, extend, spread out, pitch, turn, pervert, incline, bend, bow
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to stretch out, extend, stretch, offer
1a2) to spread out, pitch (tent)
1a3) to bend, turn, incline
1a3a) to turn aside, incline, decline, bend down
1a3b) to bend, bow
1a3c) to hold out, extend (fig.)
1b) (Niphal) to be stretched out
1c) (Hiphil)
1c1) to stretch out
1c2) to spread out
1c3) to turn, incline, influence, bend down, hold out, extend, thrust aside, thrust away
Hc/Vqw3fs — Verb · Qal · sequential imperfect third person feminine singularHc/Vqw3fs
a-sid': "Distinct from others," "privately," such is the sense of the word in 2Ki 4:4; Mr 7:33. Also "to withdraw" (Lu 9:10 the King James Version; Ac 23:19: hupochoreo, also anachoreo). One is said to have turned aside when he departs from the path of rectitude (Ps 14:3; Sirach 2:7; 1Ti 1:6). In a figurative sense it is used to express the thought of putting aside, to renounce, every hindrance or impediment to a consecrated earnest Christian life (Heb 12:1: apotithemi).
אֲשׁוּר (ashur) and אַשֻּׁר (ashshur) both mean 'step' or 'going.' They are derived from the same root and represent the concept of movement or progression. The entries consistently emphasize this meaning without significant disagreement among the lexicons.
[אֲשׁוּר, אָשׁוּר] n.f. step, going
base
[אַשֻּׁר] n.f. step, going
base
H838a אֲשׁוּר, אָשׁוּר step, going H838b אַשֻּׁר step, going
838 'ashur aw-shoor'
or ashshur {ash-shoor'}; from 833 in the sense of going; a
step:--going, step.
see HEBREW for 0833
אֲשׁוּר (a.shur) — step.
step, going
Also means: a.shur (אַשֻּׁר "step" H0838B)
אַשֻּׁר (a.shur) — step.
step, going
Another spelling of a.shur (אֲשׁוּר "step" H0838A)
HNcmpc/Sp1bp — Noun common masculine plural construct · suffixHNcmpc/Sp1bp
The Hebrew word מִן־ (*min*) is a preposition meaning 'from' or 'out of,' indicating separation or origin. It covers various uses, including temporal references, comparisons, and causal relationships. Additionally, it can denote a portion when used as a noun מֵן (*men*). The entries highlight its versatility in expressing different nuances of separation and position.
מִן־, and מִ, before יְ, prep. expressing the idea of separation, hence out of, from, on account of, off, on the side of, since, above, than, so that not
with verbs expressing (or implying) separation or removal
from, against
מן also, without a verb of similar significance, sometimes expresses the idea of separation, away from, far from
of position, off, on the side of, on
Out of, Gk. ἐκ, Lat. ex
Partitively
Of time—
as marking the terminus a quo, the anterior limit of a continuous period from, since
as marking the period immediately succeeding the limit after
towards, to
(וְעַד) עַד … מִן from … even to
In comparisons, beyond, above
מן is prefixed to an infin.:
with causal force, from, on account of, through
after verbs implying restraint, prevention, cessation, etc.
with a temporal force, since, after
Once as a conj. before a finite verb. that
In compounds:
base
H4480a מִן־, מִ, prep. expressing the idea of separation, hence out of, from, on account of, off, on the side of, since, above, than, so that not . with verbs expressing (or implying) separation or removal . from, against
. מן also, without a verb of similar significance, sometimes expresses the idea of separation, away from, far from
. of position, off, on the side of, on
. Out of, Gk. ἐκ, Lat. ex
. Partitively
. Of time— . as marking the terminus a quo, the anterior limit of a continuous period from, since
. as marking the period immediately succeeding the limit after
. towards, to
. (וְעַד) עַד … מִן from … even to
. In comparisons, beyond, above
. מן is prefixed to an infin.: . with causal force, from, on account of, through
. after verbs implying restraint, prevention, cessation, etc.
. with a temporal force, since, after
. Once as a conj. before a finite verb. that
4480 min min
or minniy {min-nee'}; or minney (constructive plural)
{min-nay'}; (Isaiah 30:11); for 4482; properly, a part of;
hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses (as
follows):--above, after, among, at, because of, by (reason
of), from (among), in, X neither, X nor, (out) of, over,
since, X then, through, X whether, with.
see HEBREW for 04482
מִן־ (min) — from.
prep
1) from, out of, on account of, off, on the side of, since, above, than, so that not, more than
1a) from (expressing separation), off, on the side of
1b) out of
1b1) (with verbs of proceeding, removing, expelling)
1b2) (of material from which something is made)
1b3) (of source or origin)
1c) out of, some of, from (partitively)
1d) from, since, after (of time)
1e) than, more than (in comparison)
1f) from...even to, both...and, either...or
1g) than, more than, too much for (in comparisons)
1h) from, on account of, through, because (with infinitive)
conj
2) that
Aramaic equivalent: min (מִן־ "from" H4481)
מֵן (men) — portion.
n.m.
portion
HR — PrepositionHR
אֹ֫רַח (orach) means 'way' or 'path,' and can refer to both literal and figurative routes in life, including one's manner of living or character. It also denotes a traveler or wayfarer. The word is derived from a root meaning a well-trodden road, and it encompasses various aspects of life’s journey.
אֹ֫רַח n.m. way, path
lit.
fig. path, way, of course & fortunes of life
fig. way, of mode of living, or character
by meton. traveller, wayfarer
base
H734 אֹ֫רַח way, path . lit.
. fig. path, way, of course & fortunes of life
. fig. way, of mode of living, or character
. by meton. traveller, wayfarer
734 'orach o'-rakh
from 732; a well-trodden road (literally or figuratively);
also a caravan:--manner, path, race, rank, traveller, troop,
(by-, high-)way.
see HEBREW for 0732
אֹ֫רַח (o.rach) — way.
1) way, path
1a) path, road
1b) the path, way, passing of life (fig.)
1c) way of living (fig.)
1d) traveller, wayfarer (meton)
Aramaic equivalent: o.rach (אֹ֫רַח "way" H0735)
HNcmsc/Sp2ms — Noun common masculine singular construct · suffixHNcmsc/Sp2ms
