Psalms 105:14
He suffered no man to do them wrong: yea, he reproved kings for their sakes;
Original Language Analysis
לֹֽא
H3808
לֹֽא
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
1 of 7
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
אָדָ֣ם
no man
H120
אָדָ֣ם
no man
Strong's:
H120
Word #:
3 of 7
ruddy i.e., a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
לְעָשְׁקָ֑ם
to do them wrong
H6231
לְעָשְׁקָ֑ם
to do them wrong
Strong's:
H6231
Word #:
4 of 7
to press upon, i.e., oppress, defraud, violate, overflow
וַיּ֖וֹכַח
yea he reproved
H3198
וַיּ֖וֹכַח
yea he reproved
Strong's:
H3198
Word #:
5 of 7
to be right (i.e., correct); reciprocal, to argue; causatively, to decide, justify or convict
Historical Context
Genesis records multiple instances of God protecting the patriarchs: warning Pharaoh and Abimelech in dreams about Sarah, preventing harm to Isaac, and protecting Jacob from Laban and Esau.
Questions for Reflection
- How has God protected you from harm or opposition that you may not have even recognized?
- What does God's willingness to reprove kings teach about His commitment to defend His people?
Analysis & Commentary
God 'suffered no man to do them wrong' and 'reproved kings for their sakes.' Despite the patriarchs' vulnerability, God actively protected them from harm. He didn't merely observe but intervened on their behalf, even confronting powerful monarchs. This demonstrates God's covenant faithfulness protects the weak against the strong. Specific instances include Pharaoh and Abimelech (Gen 12:17, 20:3-7). Christ promised that His sheep hear His voice and no one can snatch them from His hand (John 10:27-29). The Reformed doctrine of preservation recognizes God's active protection of His people.