King James Version
Psalms 61:5 in the King James Version says “For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name.” — study this verse from Psalms chapter 61 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name.”
Psalms 61:5 · KJV
For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy.
I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of thy wings. Selah. trust: or, make my refuge
For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name.
Thou wilt prolong the king's life : and his years as many generations. Thou: Heb. Thou shalt add days to the days of the king as: Heb. as generation and generation
He shall abide before God for ever: O prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him.
KJV Study — Public Domain
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
“For thou O God”
H430gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of
“hast heard”
H8085to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
“thou hast given”
H5414to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
“thy name”
H8034an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
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