King James Version
Psalms 18:49 in the King James Version says “Therefore will I give thanks unto thee, O LORD, among the heathen, and sing praises unto thy name. give: or, confess” — study this verse from Psalms chapter 18 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“Therefore will I give thanks unto thee, O LORD, among the heathen, and sing praises unto thy name. give: or, confess”
Psalms 18:49 · KJV
It is God that avengeth me, and subdueth the people under me. avengeth: Heb. giveth avengements for subdueth: or, destroyeth
He delivereth me from mine enemies: yea, thou liftest me up above those that rise up against me: thou hast delivered me from the violent man. violent: Heb. man of violence
Therefore will I give thanks unto thee, O LORD, among the heathen, and sing praises unto thy name. give: or, confess
Great deliverance giveth he to his king; and sheweth mercy to his anointed, to David, and to his seed for evermore.
KJV Study — Public Domain
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner
“Therefore will I give thanks”
H3034physically, to throw (a stone, an arrow) at or away; especially to revere or worship (with extended hands); intensively, to bemoan (by wringing the ha
“among the heathen”
H1471a foreign nation; hence, a gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
“unto thee O LORD”
H3068(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
“unto thy name”
H8034an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
“and sing praises”
H2167properly, to touch the strings or parts of a musical instrument, i.e., play upon it; to make music, accompanied by the voice; hence to celebrate in so
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.
Psalms 18:49 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.
Verses related to Psalms 18:49 from Treasury of Scripture Knowledge