Psalms 22:26

Authorized King James Version

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The meek shall eat and be satisfied: they shall praise the LORD that seek him: your heart shall live for ever.

Original Language Analysis

יֹאכְל֬וּ shall eat H398
יֹאכְל֬וּ shall eat
Strong's: H398
Word #: 1 of 9
to eat (literally or figuratively)
עֲנָוִ֨ים׀ The meek H6035
עֲנָוִ֨ים׀ The meek
Strong's: H6035
Word #: 2 of 9
depressed (figuratively), in mind (gentle) or circumstances (needy, especially saintly)
וְיִשְׂבָּ֗עוּ and be satisfied H7646
וְיִשְׂבָּ֗עוּ and be satisfied
Strong's: H7646
Word #: 3 of 9
to sate, i.e., fill to satisfaction (literally or figuratively)
יְהַֽלְל֣וּ they shall praise H1984
יְהַֽלְל֣וּ they shall praise
Strong's: H1984
Word #: 4 of 9
to be clear (orig. of sound, but usually of color); to shine; hence, to make a show, to boast; and thus to be (clamorously) foolish; to rave; causativ
יְ֭הוָה the LORD H3068
יְ֭הוָה the LORD
Strong's: H3068
Word #: 5 of 9
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
דֹּ֣רְשָׁ֑יו that seek H1875
דֹּ֣רְשָׁ֑יו that seek
Strong's: H1875
Word #: 6 of 9
properly, to tread or frequent; usually to follow (for pursuit or search); by implication, to seek or ask; specifically to worship
יְחִ֖י shall live H2421
יְחִ֖י shall live
Strong's: H2421
Word #: 7 of 9
to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive
לְבַבְכֶ֣ם him your heart H3824
לְבַבְכֶ֣ם him your heart
Strong's: H3824
Word #: 8 of 9
the heart (as the most interior organ)
לָעַֽד׃ for ever H5703
לָעַֽד׃ for ever
Strong's: H5703
Word #: 9 of 9
properly, a (peremptory) terminus, i.e., (by implication) duration, in the sense of advance or perpetuity (substantially as a noun, either with or wit

Analysis & Commentary

The 'meek' (Hebrew: anavim, humble/afflicted) inherit blessing—a theme Jesus echoed (Matt. 5:5). 'Eat and be satisfied' evokes messianic banquet imagery, anticipating the Lord's Supper and the marriage supper of the Lamb (Rev. 19:9). 'Your heart shall live forever' promises eternal life to those who seek the LORD. Reformed theology sees this as effectual calling: those who seek God do so because God first sought them (John 6:44), and their seeking results in eternal satisfaction.

Historical Context

Temple worship included sacrificial meals where worshipers ate portions of peace offerings. These communal meals symbolized fellowship with God and each other. The language anticipates the greater feast of redemption through Christ.

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