King James Version

What Does Psalms 106:4 Mean?

Psalms 106:4 in the King James Version says “Remember me, O LORD, with the favour that thou bearest unto thy people: O visit me with thy salvation; — study this verse from Psalms chapter 106 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.

Remember me, O LORD, with the favour that thou bearest unto thy people: O visit me with thy salvation;

Psalms 106:4 · KJV


Context

2

Who can utter the mighty acts of the LORD? who can shew forth all his praise?

3

Blessed are they that keep judgment, and he that doeth righteousness at all times.

4

Remember me, O LORD, with the favour that thou bearest unto thy people: O visit me with thy salvation;

5

That I may see the good of thy chosen, that I may rejoice in the gladness of thy nation, that I may glory with thine inheritance.

6

We have sinned with our fathers, we have committed iniquity, we have done wickedly.


Commentary

KJV Study Commentary
This is a personal prayer within the corporate psalm. 'Remember me' uses zakar (זָכַר), asking God to act favorably. 'With the favour that thou bearest unto thy people' requests inclusion in covenant blessings. 'Visit me' (paqad, פָּקַד) means to attend to, care for, or intervene on behalf of. The psalmist doesn't ask for unique blessings but to share in what God gives His people. This reflects covenant theology: individual blessing comes through membership in God's people. The prayer acknowledges that God's favor to His corporate body is sufficient—the psalmist wants nothing more than to participate in it.

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Historical & Cultural Context

This prayer likely reflects an individual Israelite's desire to share in national restoration, perhaps during exile or return from Babylon. Rather than seeking personal advancement apart from the community, the prayer binds individual hope to corporate covenant. This communal orientation was central to Israelite piety, contrasting with modern Western individualism.

Reflection Questions

  1. How does this verse challenge individualistic approaches to faith and blessing?
  2. What does it mean to seek God's favor as part of His people rather than independently?
  3. How should corporate covenant identity shape our personal prayers?

Original Language Analysis

Hebrew · 6 words
זָכְרֵ֣נִי1 of 6

Remember

H2142

properly, to mark (so as to be recognized), i.e., to remember; by implication, to mention; to be male

יְ֭הוָה2 of 6

me O LORD

H3068

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

בִּרְצ֣וֹן3 of 6

with the favour

H7522

delight (especially as shown)

עַמֶּ֑ךָ4 of 6

that thou bearest unto thy people

H5971

a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock

פָּ֝קְדֵ֗נִי5 of 6

O visit

H6485

to visit (with friendly or hostile intent); by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc

בִּישׁוּעָתֶֽךָ׃6 of 6

me with thy salvation

H3444

something saved, i.e., (abstractly) deliverance; hence, aid, victory, prosperity


Study Guide

Historical Context

This verse is found in the book of Psalms. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.

Theological Significance

Psalms 106:4 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.

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