King James Version
What Does Psalms 91:7 Mean?
“A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee.”
Context
5
Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day;
6
Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday.
7
A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee.
8
Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked.
9
Because thou hast made the LORD, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation;
Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(7) **It shall not come nigh thee.**—*It, i.e., *no one of the dangers enumerated. The pious Israelite bears a charmed life. Safe under Divine protection, he only sees the *effect *of perils that pass by him harmless.
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
Psalms 91:7 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.
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