Psalms 22:5
They cried unto thee, and were delivered: they trusted in thee, and were not confounded.
Original Language Analysis
זָעֲק֣וּ
They cried
H2199
זָעֲק֣וּ
They cried
Strong's:
H2199
Word #:
2 of 7
to shriek (from anguish or danger); by analogy, (as a herald) to announce or convene publicly
וְנִמְלָ֑טוּ
unto thee and were delivered
H4422
וְנִמְלָ֑טוּ
unto thee and were delivered
Strong's:
H4422
Word #:
3 of 7
properly, to be smooth, i.e., (by implication) to escape (as if by slipperiness); causatively, to release or rescue; specifically, to bring forth youn
בָטְח֣וּ
they trusted
H982
בָטְח֣וּ
they trusted
Strong's:
H982
Word #:
5 of 7
properly, to hie for refuge (but not so precipitately as h2620); figuratively, to trust, be confident or sure
Cross References
Romans 10:11For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.Isaiah 49:23And kings shall be thy nursing fathers, and their queens thy nursing mothers: they shall bow down to thee with their face toward the earth, and lick up the dust of thy feet; and thou shalt know that I am the LORD: for they shall not be ashamed that wait for me.Romans 9:33As it is written, Behold, I lay in Sion a stumblingstone and rock of offence: and whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.1 Peter 2:6Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded.Isaiah 45:17But Israel shall be saved in the LORD with an everlasting salvation: ye shall not be ashamed nor confounded world without end.Psalms 71:1In thee, O LORD, do I put my trust: let me never be put to confusion.Psalms 106:44Nevertheless he regarded their affliction, when he heard their cry:Psalms 31:1In thee, O LORD, do I put my trust; let me never be ashamed: deliver me in thy righteousness.Judges 6:6And Israel was greatly impoverished because of the Midianites; and the children of Israel cried unto the LORD.
Historical Context
Israel's liturgical memory rehearsed God's salvific acts—Passover, Red Sea crossing, entrance into Canaan. These historical deliverances became theological foundations for trusting God in new crises. The past informs the future through present faith.
Questions for Reflection
- How does God's historical faithfulness inform your expectations for current trials?
- In what ways have you seen that genuine trust in God never ultimately disappoints?
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Analysis & Commentary
The ancestors' crying and deliverance establishes the pattern: trust + cry = deliverance without shame. The word 'confounded' (bosh) means put to shame or disappointed. God's covenant faithfulness ensures that those who genuinely trust Him will ultimately not be disappointed (Rom. 10:11). This verse anchors present suffering in past precedent, demonstrating that God's track record validates current trust despite present darkness.