King James Version
Psalms 94:14 in the King James Version says “For the LORD will not cast off his people, neither will he forsake his inheritance.” — study this verse from Psalms chapter 94 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“For the LORD will not cast off his people, neither will he forsake his inheritance.”
Psalms 94:14 · KJV
Blessed is the man whom thou chastenest, O LORD, and teachest him out of thy law;
That thou mayest give him rest from the days of adversity, until the pit be digged for the wicked.
For the LORD will not cast off his people, neither will he forsake his inheritance.
But judgment shall return unto righteousness: and all the upright in heart shall follow it. shall follow: Heb. shall be after it
Who will rise up for me against the evildoers? or who will stand up for me against the workers of iniquity?
KJV Study — Public Domain
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
“will not cast off”
H5203properly, to pound, i.e., smite; by implication (as if beating out, and thus expanding) to disperse; also, to thrust off, down, out or upon (inclusive
“For the LORD”
H3068(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
“his people”
H5971a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
“his inheritance”
H5159properly, something inherited, i.e., (abstractly) occupancy, or (concretely) an heirloom; generally an estate, patrimony or portion
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
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