For the king trusts in the LORD; through the loving devotion of the Most High, he will not be shaken. For the kingThe term "king" here refers to King David, the author of this psalm, but it also symbolizes any God-appointed leader. In the Hebrew context, a king was not just a political figure but a spiritual leader who was expected to embody God's will on earth. The king's role was to lead with justice and righteousness, reflecting God's character. This phrase sets the stage for understanding the king's reliance on divine authority rather than human power. trusts in the LORD
The Hebrew word for "trusts" is "batach," which conveys a sense of security and confidence. This trust is not passive but an active reliance on God's character and promises. The "LORD" here is "Yahweh," the covenant name of God, emphasizing a personal and relational trust. This trust is foundational for the king's reign, suggesting that true leadership is rooted in a deep, abiding faith in God's sovereignty and goodness. through the loving devotion
"Loving devotion" translates the Hebrew word "chesed," a rich term that encompasses God's steadfast love, mercy, and faithfulness. It is a covenantal love that is unwavering and eternal. This phrase highlights that the king's stability is not due to his own strength or wisdom but is a result of God's unchanging and loyal love. It is a reminder that divine love is the sustaining force behind all of God's promises. of the Most High
"Most High" is a translation of the Hebrew "Elyon," a title that emphasizes God's supreme authority and power over all creation. It is a reminder of God's transcendence and majesty. By using this title, the psalmist underscores that the king's trust is in the ultimate ruler of the universe, whose plans and purposes cannot be thwarted by any earthly power. he will not be shaken
The phrase "will not be shaken" comes from the Hebrew "mot," meaning to totter or slip. It conveys a sense of stability and security. In the context of ancient Israel, where political and military threats were constant, this assurance of stability was profound. It reflects the belief that those who trust in God and rely on His loving devotion are anchored and unmovable, regardless of external circumstances. This promise of stability is a source of hope and encouragement for believers, affirming that faith in God provides an unshakeable foundation in life. Persons / Places / Events 1. The KingRefers to King David, the author of the psalm, who represents the anointed leader of Israel and a type of Christ in the Old Testament. 2. The LORDThe covenant name of God, Yahweh, emphasizing His eternal and unchanging nature. 3. The Most HighA title for God, El Elyon, highlighting His supreme authority and sovereignty over all creation. Teaching Points Trust in Divine SovereigntyThe king's trust in the LORD serves as a model for believers to place their confidence in God's supreme authority and control over all circumstances. The Stability of FaithJust as the king is not shaken due to his reliance on God's loving devotion, believers can find stability and peace in their faith, regardless of life's challenges. God's Loving DevotionThe Hebrew word for "loving devotion" (chesed) signifies God's steadfast love and mercy, which is a foundation for the believer's trust and security. Role of Leadership and FaithAs the king trusts in the LORD, leaders today are encouraged to lead with faith and reliance on God's guidance and strength. Endurance Through FaithThe assurance that the king "will not be shaken" encourages believers to endure trials with the confidence that God’s loving devotion will sustain them. Bible Study Questions 1. How does the king's trust in the LORD in Psalm 21:7 inspire your personal faith journey? 2. In what ways can you apply the concept of God's "loving devotion" (chesed) to your daily life and relationships? 3. Reflect on a time when you felt "shaken." How can Psalm 21:7 encourage you to find stability in God's promises? 4. How does the theme of trust in God in Psalm 21:7 connect with the teachings in Proverbs 3:5-6? 5. What practical steps can you take to cultivate a deeper trust in God's sovereignty and loving devotion in your current circumstances? Connections to Other Scriptures Psalm 16:8This verse also speaks of the stability and confidence found in trusting the LORD, similar to the assurance expressed in Psalm 21:7. Proverbs 3:5-6These verses emphasize trusting in the LORD with all your heart, paralleling the king's trust in God. Isaiah 26:3-4These verses highlight the peace and steadfastness that come from trusting in the LORD, echoing the unshakable confidence mentioned in Psalm 21:7. Hebrews 13:5-6The New Testament reiterates the theme of God's faithfulness and the believer's confidence in Him, akin to the trust described in Psalm 21:7. People David, PsalmistPlaces JerusalemTopics Confideth, Faith, Kindness, Love, Loving, Lovingkindness, Loving-kindness, Mercy, Moved, Shaken, Steadfast, Trusteth, Trusting, Trusts, Unfailing, YeaDictionary of Bible Themes Psalm 21:7 1205 God, titles of
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8354 trustworthiness Library Epistle Lviii. To all the Bishops Throughout Helladia .
To all the Bishops throughout Helladia [1626] . Gregory to all bishops constituted in the province of Helladia. I return thanks with you, dearest brethren, to Almighty God, who has caused the hidden sore which the ancient enemy had introduced to come to the knowledge of all, and has cut it away by a wholesome incision from the body of His Church. Herein we have cause both to rejoice and to mourn; to rejoice, that is, for the correction of a crime, but to mourn for the fall of a brother. But, since …
Saint Gregory the Great—the Epistles of Saint Gregory the GreatMy Brethren.
OUR Lord Jesus Christ calls those for whom He died and who have believed on Him "My Brethren." What a word it is! The Brethren of the Man in Glory! Brethren of Him who is at the right hand of God, the upholder and heir of all things! Pause for a moment, dear reader. Let your heart lay hold anew of this wonderful message of God's Grace; Brethren of the Lord Jesus Christ! What depths of love and grace these words contain! What heights of glory they promise to us, who were bought by His own precious …
Arno Gaebelein—The Lord of Glory The Poor in Spirit are Enriched with a Kingdom
Theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:3 Here is high preferment for the saints. They shall be advanced to a kingdom. There are some who, aspiring after earthly greatness, talk of a temporal reign here, but then God's church on earth would not be militant but triumphant. But sure it is the saints shall reign in a glorious manner: Theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.' A kingdom is held the acme and top of all worldly felicity, and this honour have all the saints'; so says our Saviour, Theirs is the …
Thomas Watson—The Beatitudes: An Exposition of Matthew 5:1-12 Fourteenth Day for the Church of the Future
WHAT TO PRAY.--For the Church of the Future "That the children might not be as their fathers, a generation that set not their heart aright, and whose spirit was not steadfast with God."--PS. lxxviii. 8. "I will pour My Spirit upon thy seed, and My blessing upon thy offspring."--ISA. xliv. 3. Pray for the rising generation, who are to come after us. Think of the young men and young women and children of this age, and pray for all the agencies at work among them; that in association and societies …
Andrew Murray—The Ministry of Intercession Of Deeper Matters, and God's Hidden Judgments which are not to be Inquired Into
"My Son, beware thou dispute not of high matters and of the hidden judgments of God; why this man is thus left, and that man is taken into so great favour; why also this man is so greatly afflicted, and that so highly exalted. These things pass all man's power of judging, neither may any reasoning or disputation have power to search out the divine judgments. When therefore the enemy suggesteth these things to thee, or when any curious people ask such questions, answer with that word of the Prophet, …
Thomas A Kempis—Imitation of Christ The Evening of the Third Day in Passion-Week - on the Mount of Olives: Discoures to the Disciples Concerning the Last Things.
THE last and most solemn denunciation of Jerusalem had been uttered, the last and most terrible prediction of judgment upon the Temple spoken, and Jesus was suiting the action to the word. It was as if He had cast the dust of His Shoes against the House' that was to be left desolate.' And so He quitted for ever the Temple and them that held office in it. They had left the Sanctuary and the City, had crossed black Kidron, and were slowly climbing the Mount of Olives. A sudden turn in the road, and …
Alfred Edersheim—The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah Sermons of St. Bernard on the Passing of Malachy
Sermon I (November 2, 1148.)[1005] 1. A certain abundant blessing, dearly beloved, has been sent by the counsel of heaven to you this day; and if it were not faithfully divided, you would suffer loss, and I, to whom of a surety this office seems to have been committed, would incur danger. I fear therefore your loss, I fear my own damnation,[1006] if perchance it be said, The young children ask bread, and no man offereth it unto them.[1007] For I know how necessary for you is the consolation which …
H. J. Lawlor—St. Bernard of Clairvaux's Life of St. Malachy of Armagh What Messiah did the Jews Expect?
1. The most important point here is to keep in mind the organic unity of the Old Testament. Its predictions are not isolated, but features of one grand prophetic picture; its ritual and institutions parts of one great system; its history, not loosely connected events, but an organic development tending towards a definite end. Viewed in its innermost substance, the history of the Old Testament is not different from its typical institutions, nor yet these two from its predictions. The idea, underlying …
Alfred Edersheim—The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah Letter Li to the virgin Sophia
To the Virgin Sophia He praises her for having despised the glory of the world: and, setting forth the praises, privileges, and rewards of Religious Virgins, exhorts her to persevere. Bernard, Abbot of Clairvaux, to the Virgin Sophia, that she may keep the title of virginity and attain its reward. I. Favour is deceitful and beauty is vain; but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised (Prov. xxxi. 31). I rejoice with you, my daughter, in the glory of your virtue, whereby, as I hear, you …
Saint Bernard of Clairvaux—Some Letters of Saint Bernard, Abbot of Clairvaux Psalms
The piety of the Old Testament Church is reflected with more clearness and variety in the Psalter than in any other book of the Old Testament. It constitutes the response of the Church to the divine demands of prophecy, and, in a less degree, of law; or, rather, it expresses those emotions and aspirations of the universal heart which lie deeper than any formal demand. It is the speech of the soul face to face with God. Its words are as simple and unaffected as human words can be, for it is the genius …
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