King James Version
What Does Psalms 50:15 Mean?
“And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me.”
Context
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Will I eat the flesh of bulls, or drink the blood of goats?
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Offer unto God thanksgiving; and pay thy vows unto the most High:
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And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me.
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But unto the wicked God saith, What hast thou to do to declare my statutes, or that thou shouldest take my covenant in thy mouth?
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Seeing thou hatest instruction, and castest my words behind thee.
Commentary
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary**47-48. avengeth me--**His cause is espoused by God as His own.
Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset, David Brown. Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
Psalms 50:15 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.
Cross-References
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