Psalms 3

A Psalm of David, When He Fled from Absalom

1 LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty., how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me. Resurrection: Psalms 17:7. Parallel theme: 2 Samuel 16:15, Matthew 27:25

2 Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in GodGod: אֱלֹהִים (Elohim). The Hebrew Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) is a plural form denoting majesty and fullness of deity. Though grammatically plural, it takes singular verbs when referring to the one true God, suggesting the Trinity's plurality within unity.. Selah. References God: Psalms 42:3, 42:10, 71:11. Parallel theme: Psalms 3:4, 3:8, 4:2, 4:4, 22:7, Habakkuk 3:9, 3:13 +5

3 But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my gloryGlory: כָּבוֹד (Kavod). The Hebrew kavod (כָּבוֹד) literally means 'weight' or 'heaviness,' metaphorically denoting glory, honor, or majesty. God's glory (Shekinah) filled the tabernacle (Exodus 40:34) and temple (1 Kings 8:11)., and the lifter up of mine head. References Lord: Psalms 18:2, 27:6, 28:7, Genesis 15:1. Glory: Psalms 62:7, 84:11, Isaiah 60:19, Revelation 21:23. Parallel theme: Psalms 110:7, 119:114 +5

4 I cried unto the LORD with my voice, and he heard me out of his holyHoly: קָדוֹשׁ (Qadosh). The Hebrew qadosh (קָדוֹשׁ) means holy or set apart—separated from common use for God's purposes. God is 'the Holy One of Israel,' utterly distinct from creation in moral perfection. hill. Selah. References Lord: Psalms 34:4, 34:6. Holy: Psalms 2:6, 43:3, 99:9. Parallel theme: Psalms 50:15, 91:15, 138:3, Isaiah 65:24, James 5:13 +5

5 I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the LORD sustained me. References Lord: Psalms 4:8, Proverbs 14:26, 18:10. Parallel theme: Psalms 66:9, 127:2, Leviticus 26:6, Proverbs 3:24, Isaiah 26:3 +3

6 I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round about. Parallel theme: Psalms 2:2, 23:4, 46:2, 46:7, 2 Samuel 18:7, Romans 8:31

7 Arise, O LORD; saveSave: יָשַׁע (Yasha). The Hebrew yasha (יָשַׁע) means to save or deliver—rescue from danger or distress. This is the root of 'Jesus' (Yeshua), meaning 'YHWH saves.' God alone is Savior: 'I, even I, am the LORD; and beside me there is no saviour' (Isaiah 43:11). me, O my God: for thou hast smitten all mine enemies upon the cheek bone; thou hast broken the teeth of the ungodly. Resurrection: Psalms 7:6, 10:12, 44:23. Salvation: Psalms 6:4. References God: Psalms 35:23, 58:6, 59:5. References Lord: Isaiah 51:9. Parallel theme: Job 16:10, 29:17 +5

8 SalvationSalvation: יְשׁוּעָה (Yeshuah). The Hebrew yeshuah (יְשׁוּעָה) means salvation or deliverance—rescue from danger or enemies. This is the root of 'Jesus' (Yeshua), meaning 'YHWH saves.' belongeth unto the LORD: thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah. Salvation: Isaiah 43:11, Jeremiah 3:23, Hosea 13:4, Jonah 2:9, Acts 4:12, Revelation 7:10. References Lord: Proverbs 21:31. Sin: Ephesians 1:3. Blessing: Psalms 72:17, Acts 3:26 +5