Psalms 22:4
Our fathers trusted in thee: they trusted, and thou didst deliver them.
Original Language Analysis
בָּ֝טְח֗וּ
in thee they trusted
H982
בָּ֝טְח֗וּ
in thee they trusted
Strong's:
H982
Word #:
2 of 5
properly, to hie for refuge (but not so precipitately as h2620); figuratively, to trust, be confident or sure
אֲבֹתֵ֑ינוּ
Our fathers
H1
אֲבֹתֵ֑ינוּ
Our fathers
Strong's:
H1
Word #:
3 of 5
father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
Cross References
Exodus 14:31And Israel saw that great work which the LORD did upon the Egyptians: and the people feared the LORD, and believed the LORD, and his servant Moses.Genesis 32:28And he said, Thy name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel: for as a prince hast thou power with God and with men, and hast prevailed.Genesis 15:6And he believed in the LORD; and he counted it to him for righteousness.
Historical Context
The psalmist recalls Exodus deliverance, wilderness provision, conquest victories—moments when trust in God brought rescue. This corporate memory sustained Israel through subsequent crises and provided theological basis for continued trust.
Questions for Reflection
- How does remembering God's past faithfulness strengthen your present faith?
- What testimonies of answered prayer in church history encourage you today?
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Analysis & Commentary
The appeal to covenant history ('our fathers') demonstrates that faith rests on God's proven faithfulness across generations. The repetition of 'trusted' emphasizes that trust itself pleases God and moves His hand. From a Reformed perspective, this verse illustrates the perseverance of the saints—past generations trusted and were delivered, providing a pattern for present faith. God's character demonstrated in history grounds confidence in current trials.