King James Version
Psalms 63:7 in the King James Version says “Because thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice.” — study this verse from Psalms chapter 63 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“Because thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice.”
Psalms 63:7 · KJV
My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips: marrow: Heb. fatness
When I remember thee upon my bed, and meditate on thee in the night watches.
Because thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice.
My soul followeth hard after thee: thy right hand upholdeth me.
But those that seek my soul, to destroy it, shall go into the lower parts of the earth.
KJV Study — Public Domain
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
“of thy wings”
H3671an edge or extremity; specifically (of a bird or army) a wing, (of a garment or bedclothing) a flap, (of the earth) a quarter, (of a building) a pinna
“will I rejoice”
H7442properly, to creak (or emit a stridulous sound), i.e., to shout (usually for joy)
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