Psalms 18:48
He delivereth me from mine enemies: yea, thou liftest me up above those that rise up against me: thou hast delivered me from the violent man.
Original Language Analysis
מְפַלְּטִ֗י
He delivereth
H6403
מְפַלְּטִ֗י
He delivereth
Strong's:
H6403
Word #:
1 of 9
to slip out, i.e., escape; causatively, to deliver
אַ֣ף
H637
אַ֣ף
Strong's:
H637
Word #:
3 of 9
meaning accession (used as an adverb or conjunction); also or yea; adversatively though
מִן
H4480
מִן
Strong's:
H4480
Word #:
4 of 9
properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses
קָ֭מַי
above those that rise up
H6965
קָ֭מַי
above those that rise up
Strong's:
H6965
Word #:
5 of 9
to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
תְּרוֹמְמֵ֑נִי
yea thou liftest me up
H7311
תְּרוֹמְמֵ֑נִי
yea thou liftest me up
Strong's:
H7311
Word #:
6 of 9
to be high actively, to rise or raise (in various applications, literally or figuratively)
מֵאִ֥ישׁ
man
H376
מֵאִ֥ישׁ
man
Strong's:
H376
Word #:
7 of 9
a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
Cross References
Psalms 140:4Keep me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from the violent man; who have purposed to overthrow my goings.Psalms 86:14O God, the proud are risen against me, and the assemblies of violent men have sought after my soul; and have not set thee before them.Psalms 140:11Let not an evil speaker be established in the earth: evil shall hunt the violent man to overthrow him.Psalms 140:1Deliver me, O LORD, from the evil man: preserve me from the violent man;Psalms 7:16His mischief shall return upon his own head, and his violent dealing shall come down upon his own pate.
Historical Context
Summarizes David's entire experience from shepherd to king, encompassing deliverance from bears and lions, Goliath, Saul, foreign armies, and Absalom's rebellion.
Questions for Reflection
- How have you experienced God's comprehensive deliverance in multiple dimensions?
- What aspects of Christ's salvation address your specific needs?
Analysis & Commentary
God delivered David from enemies, exalted him above adversaries, and rescued him from violent men. The Hebrew 'palat' (deliver), 'rum' (exalt), and 'natsal' (rescue) are three distinct salvation terms showing comprehensive deliverance. The 'violent man' ('chamac'—violent/ruthless) may specifically reference Saul. This demonstrates God's multifaceted salvation—rescue, elevation, and protection. It anticipates Christ's complete salvation addressing all human need.