King James Version
Psalms 89:51 in the King James Version says “Wherewith thine enemies have reproached, O LORD; wherewith they have reproached the footsteps of thine anointed.” — study this verse from Psalms chapter 89 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“Wherewith thine enemies have reproached, O LORD; wherewith they have reproached the footsteps of thine anointed.”
Psalms 89:51 · KJV
Lord, where are thy former lovingkindnesses, which thou swarest unto David in thy truth?
Remember, Lord, the reproach of thy servants; how I do bear in my bosom the reproach of all the mighty people;
Wherewith thine enemies have reproached, O LORD; wherewith they have reproached the footsteps of thine anointed.
Blessed be the LORD for evermore. Amen, and Amen.
KJV Study — Public Domain
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
“have reproached”
H2778to pull off, i.e., (by implication) to expose (as by stripping); specifically, to betroth (as if a surrender); figuratively, to carp at, i.e., defame;
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
“have reproached”
H2778to pull off, i.e., (by implication) to expose (as by stripping); specifically, to betroth (as if a surrender); figuratively, to carp at, i.e., defame;
“the footsteps”
H6119a heel (as protuberant); hence, a track; figuratively, the rear (of an army)
“of thine anointed”
H4899anointed; usually a consecrated person (as a king, priest, or saint); specifically, the messiah
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