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Psalms 80

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 80 of 150

1 To the chief musician. A Testimony. Concerning the Lilies. A Psalm of Asaph. Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, You leading Joseph like a flock; shine forth, You dwelling between the cherubs.

2 Stir up Your might before Ephraim, and Benjamin, and Manasseh, and come for salvation.

3 O God, turn us again, and make Your face shine, and we will be saved!

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Chapter Summary

The psalmist speaks of the miseries visited upon the people. Jehovah's former favors are turned into judgments; of the coming of Messiah. To the chief musician. A Testimony. Concerning the Lilies. A Psalm of Asaph.

Key Hebrew Words

שׁוּב turn us again, restore H7725 · TWOT 2340
גֶּ֫פֶן vine H1612 · TWOT 372a
רָעָה shepherd H7462 · TWOT 2185
יְשׁוּעָה salvation H3444 · TWOT 929b
גְּבוּרָה might H1369 · TWOT 310c
גְּעָרָה rebuke H1606 · TWOT 370a

People & Context

Asaph

Levitical psalmist named in the heading; the appeal to the Shepherd of Israel is ascribed to him.

Joseph

Stands for the covenant nation Jehovah leads like a flock (v1).

Ephraim

Tribe named in v2 before whom God is asked to stir up His might.

Benjamin

Tribe named in v2 in the plea for God to come and save.

Manasseh

Tribe named in v2 before whom God is summoned to act.

Timeline

The Ravaged Vine

God pulls a vine out of Egypt and plants it, but its walls are broken down and a wild boar from the forest wastes it.

Psalms 80:8-13

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