Psalms 27:6
And now shall mine head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me: therefore will I offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto the LORD.
Original Language Analysis
וְעַתָּ֨ה
H6258
יָר֪וּם
be lifted up
H7311
יָר֪וּם
be lifted up
Strong's:
H7311
Word #:
2 of 13
to be high actively, to rise or raise (in various applications, literally or figuratively)
רֹאשִׁ֡י
And now shall mine head
H7218
רֹאשִׁ֡י
And now shall mine head
Strong's:
H7218
Word #:
3 of 13
the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
עַ֤ל
H5921
עַ֤ל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
4 of 13
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
סְֽבִיבוֹתַ֗י
round about
H5439
סְֽבִיבוֹתַ֗י
round about
Strong's:
H5439
Word #:
6 of 13
(as noun) a circle, neighbour, or environs; but chiefly (as adverb, with or without preposition) around
וְאֶזְבְּחָ֣ה
me therefore will I offer
H2076
וְאֶזְבְּחָ֣ה
me therefore will I offer
Strong's:
H2076
Word #:
7 of 13
to slaughter an animal (usually in sacrifice)
בְ֭אָהֳלוֹ
in his tabernacle
H168
בְ֭אָהֳלוֹ
in his tabernacle
Strong's:
H168
Word #:
8 of 13
a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance)
זִבְחֵ֣י
sacrifices
H2077
זִבְחֵ֣י
sacrifices
Strong's:
H2077
Word #:
9 of 13
properly, a slaughter, i.e., the flesh of an animal; by implication, a sacrifice (the victim or the act)
תְרוּעָ֑ה
of joy
H8643
תְרוּעָ֑ה
of joy
Strong's:
H8643
Word #:
10 of 13
clamor, i.e., acclamation of joy or a battle-cry; especially clangor of trumpets, as an alarum
Cross References
Psalms 3:3But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.Hebrews 13:15By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.Psalms 107:22And let them sacrifice the sacrifices of thanksgiving, and declare his works with rejoicing.Isaiah 12:6Cry out and shout, thou inhabitant of Zion: for great is the Holy One of Israel in the midst of thee.Revelation 15:3And they sing the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and marvellous are thy works, Lord God Almighty; just and true are thy ways, thou King of saints.Jeremiah 33:11The voice of joy, and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom, and the voice of the bride, the voice of them that shall say, Praise the LORD of hosts: for the LORD is good; for his mercy endureth for ever: and of them that shall bring the sacrifice of praise into the house of the LORD. For I will cause to return the captivity of the land, as at the first, saith the LORD.Zechariah 9:9Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt the foal of an ass.2 Samuel 22:49And that bringeth me forth from mine enemies: thou also hast lifted me up on high above them that rose up against me: thou hast delivered me from the violent man.Revelation 5:9And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation;1 Peter 2:5Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.
Historical Context
Victory in battle required thanksgiving sacrifices at the tabernacle. David's practice of celebrating God's deliverances through music and sacrifice established Israel's worship patterns. Testimonial worship encouraged the community.
Questions for Reflection
- How does anticipated victory produce present worship?
- What 'sacrifices of joy' can you offer to God today?
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Analysis & Commentary
The promise 'And now shall mine head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me' anticipates vindication. Lifted head symbolizes honor and victory. The result: 'therefore will I offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto the LORD.' Deliverance produces worship. Reformed theology emphasizes that salvation's purpose is doxology—God saves us to worship Him. The repetition 'I will sing, yea, I will sing' expresses exuberant joy that cannot be contained.