King James Version
Psalms 60:9 in the King James Version says “Who will bring me into the strong city? who will lead me into Edom? strong: Heb. city of strength?” — study this verse from Psalms chapter 60 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“Who will bring me into the strong city? who will lead me into Edom? strong: Heb. city of strength?”
Psalms 60:9 · KJV
Gilead is mine, and Manasseh is mine; Ephraim also is the strength of mine head; Judah is my lawgiver;
Moab is my washpot ; over Edom will I cast out my shoe: Philistia, triumph thou because of me. triumph: or, triumph thou over me: (by an irony)
Who will bring me into the strong city? who will lead me into Edom? strong: Heb. city of strength?
Wilt not thou, O God, which hadst cast us off? and thou, O God, which didst not go out with our armies?
Give us help from trouble: for vain is the help of man. help of man: Heb. salvation, etc
KJV Study — Public Domain
who? (occasionally, by a peculiar idiom, of things); also (indefinitely) whoever; often used in oblique construction with prefix or suffix
“Who will bring”
H2986properly, to flow; causatively, to bring (especially with pomp)
“city”
H5892a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
“me into the strong”
H4692something hemming in, i.e., (objectively) a mound (of besiegers), (abstractly) a siege, (figuratively) distress; or (subjectively) a fastness
who? (occasionally, by a peculiar idiom, of things); also (indefinitely) whoever; often used in oblique construction with prefix or suffix
“who will lead”
H5148to guide; by implication, to transport (into exile, or as colonists)
as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
“me into Edom”
H123edom, the elder twin-brother of jacob; hence the region (idumaea) occupied by him
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 60:9 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 60:9 from Treasury of Scripture Knowledge