Psalms 106:4

Authorized King James Version

Remember me, O LORD, with the favour that thou bearest unto thy people: O visit me with thy salvation;

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
זָכְרֵ֣נִי
H2142
Remember
properly, to mark (so as to be recognized), i.e., to remember; by implication, to mention; to be male
#2
יְ֭הוָה
H3068
me O LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#3
בִּרְצ֣וֹן
H7522
with the favour
delight (especially as shown)
#4
עַמֶּ֑ךָ
H5971
that thou bearest unto thy people
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
#5
פָּ֝קְדֵ֗נִי
H6485
O visit
to visit (with friendly or hostile intent); by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc
#6
בִּישׁוּעָתֶֽךָ׃
H3444
me with thy salvation
something saved, i.e., (abstractly) deliverance; hence, aid, victory, prosperity

Analysis

The worship and praise theme here intersects with the broader canonical witness to God's character and purposes. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of progressive revelation that finds its culmination in Christ. The phrase emphasizing salvation encompasses justification, sanctification, and glorification in the ordo salutis and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's consistent character and purposes.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of ancient Near Eastern poetry and hymnic literature for worship shapes this text's meaning. Israel's liturgical traditions developed through centuries of temple worship and personal devotion Understanding a worldview centered on covenant relationship between God and His people helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes salvation in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection