Psalms 3:2
Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. Selah.
Original Language Analysis
רַבִּים֮
Many
H7227
רַבִּים֮
Many
Strong's:
H7227
Word #:
1 of 8
abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
לְנַ֫פְשִׁ֥י
of my soul
H5315
לְנַ֫פְשִׁ֥י
of my soul
Strong's:
H5315
Word #:
3 of 8
properly, a breathing creature, i.e., animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or ment
יְֽשׁוּעָ֓תָה
There is no help
H3444
יְֽשׁוּעָ֓תָה
There is no help
Strong's:
H3444
Word #:
5 of 8
something saved, i.e., (abstractly) deliverance; hence, aid, victory, prosperity
Cross References
Psalms 42:3My tears have been my meat day and night, while they continually say unto me, Where is thy God?Psalms 71:11Saying, God hath forsaken him: persecute and take him; for there is none to deliver him.Psalms 22:7All they that see me laugh me to scorn: they shoot out the lip, they shake the head, saying,Psalms 42:10As with a sword in my bones, mine enemies reproach me; while they say daily unto me, Where is thy God?Psalms 4:4Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah.Psalms 3:8Salvation belongeth unto the LORD: thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah.Psalms 4:2O ye sons of men, how long will ye turn my glory into shame? how long will ye love vanity, and seek after leasing? Selah.Psalms 3:4I cried unto the LORD with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy hill. Selah.Habakkuk 3:13Thou wentest forth for the salvation of thy people, even for salvation with thine anointed; thou woundedst the head out of the house of the wicked, by discovering the foundation unto the neck. Selah.Habakkuk 3:9Thy bow was made quite naked, according to the oaths of the tribes, even thy word. Selah. Thou didst cleave the earth with rivers.
Historical Context
Written when David fled from his son Absalom's coup (2 Samuel 15-18), one of David's darkest hours. The rebellion seemed to vindicate those who questioned God's faithfulness to His anointed king. Yet God ultimately vindicated David, demonstrating that human circumstances don't negate divine promises.
Questions for Reflection
- When others question whether God will truly help you, how do you maintain confident trust?
- How can you encourage fellow believers who are hearing similar taunts about their faith?
Analysis & Commentary
David voices the painful taunts of his enemies who mock his faith in God's deliverance. The Hebrew 'yeshuah' (help/salvation) comes from the same root as 'Yeshua' (Jesus), pointing forward to the ultimate Savior. 'Selah' appears here, likely a musical pause for meditation on this devastating accusation. Yet even in quoting his enemies' lies, David's faith shines through - he still addresses God directly. This psalm, written during Absalom's rebellion, foreshadows Christ's suffering when enemies mocked His trust in the Father (Matthew 27:43).