Psalms 132:11

Authorized King James Version

The LORD hath sworn in truth unto David; he will not turn from it; Of the fruit of thy body will I set upon thy throne.

Word-by-Word Analysis

נִשְׁבַּֽע

H7650

hath sworn

to seven oneself, i.e., swear (as if by repeating a declaration seven times)

יְהוָ֨ה׀

H3068

The LORD

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

לְדָוִ֡ד

H1732

unto David

david, the youngest son of jesse

אֱמֶת֮

H571

in truth

stability; (figuratively) certainty, truth, trustworthiness

לֹֽא

H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

יָשׁ֪וּב

H7725

he will not turn

to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);

מִ֫מֶּ֥נָּה

H4480

properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses

מִפְּרִ֥י

H6529

from it Of the fruit

fruit (literally or figuratively)

בִטְנְךָ֑

H990

of thy body

the belly, especially the womb; also the bosom or body of anything

#10

אָ֝שִׁ֗ית

H7896

will I set

to place (in a very wide application)

#11

לְכִסֵּא

H3678

upon thy throne

properly, covered, i.e., a throne (as canopied)

#12

לָֽךְ׃

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 truth contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine 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 truth in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

What practical applications emerge from understanding worship and praise as presented in this verse, particularly in light of contemporary challenges facing the church and individual believers?
How does this verse's literary context within Psalms chapter 132 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
How does the worship and praise theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?