Psalms 18:50
Great deliverance giveth he to his king; and sheweth mercy to his anointed, to David, and to his seed for evermore.
Original Language Analysis
מַגְדִּל֮
Great
H1431
מַגְדִּל֮
Great
Strong's:
H1431
Word #:
1 of 10
to be (causatively make) large (in various senses, as in body, mind, estate or honor, also in pride)
יְשׁוּע֪וֹת
deliverance
H3444
יְשׁוּע֪וֹת
deliverance
Strong's:
H3444
Word #:
2 of 10
something saved, i.e., (abstractly) deliverance; hence, aid, victory, prosperity
וְעֹ֤שֶׂה
and sheweth
H6213
וְעֹ֤שֶׂה
and sheweth
Strong's:
H6213
Word #:
4 of 10
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
חֶ֨סֶד׀
mercy
H2617
חֶ֨סֶד׀
mercy
Strong's:
H2617
Word #:
5 of 10
kindness; by implication (towards god) piety; rarely (by opposition) reproof, or (subject.) beauty
לִמְשִׁיח֗וֹ
to his anointed
H4899
לִמְשִׁיח֗וֹ
to his anointed
Strong's:
H4899
Word #:
6 of 10
anointed; usually a consecrated person (as a king, priest, or saint); specifically, the messiah
וּלְזַרְע֗וֹ
and to his seed
H2233
וּלְזַרְע֗וֹ
and to his seed
Strong's:
H2233
Word #:
8 of 10
seed; figuratively, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity
Cross References
Psalms 144:10It is he that giveth salvation unto kings: who delivereth David his servant from the hurtful sword.2 Samuel 7:13He shall build an house for my name, and I will stablish the throne of his kingdom for ever.Psalms 132:10For thy servant David's sake turn not away the face of thine anointed.Romans 11:29For the gifts and calling of God are without repentance.Luke 1:69And hath raised up an horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David;Galatians 3:16Now to Abraham and his seed were the promises made. He saith not, And to seeds, as of many; but as of one, And to thy seed, which is Christ.
Historical Context
Refers to the Davidic covenant (2 Samuel 7) where God promised David's dynasty would endure forever, ultimately fulfilled in Christ's eternal kingship.
Questions for Reflection
- How do you see God's promises to David fulfilled in Christ?
- In what ways does Christ's eternal kingdom provide hope and stability?
Analysis & Commentary
God gives great victories to His king and shows steadfast love to His anointed—David and his offspring forever. The Hebrew 'yeshuah' (victories/salvation) connects deliverance and salvation. 'Chesed' (steadfast love) is covenant faithfulness. This points beyond David to Christ, the ultimate anointed one (Messiah). God's promise 'forever' anticipates the eternal kingdom. Reformed theology sees David's kingship as typological of Christ's eternal reign.