Psalms 30:2

Authorized King James Version

O LORD my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me.

Word-by-Word Analysis

יְהוָ֥ה

H3068

O LORD

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

אֱלֹהָ֑י

H430

my God

gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of

שִׁוַּ֥עְתִּי

H7768

I cried

properly, to be free; but used only causatively and reflexively, to halloo (for help, i.e., freedom from some trouble)

אֵ֝לֶ֗יךָ

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

וַתִּרְפָּאֵֽנִי׃

H7495

unto thee and thou hast healed

properly, to mend (by stitching), i.e., (figuratively) to cure

Analysis

The worship and praise theme here intersects with the broader canonical witness to God's character and purposes. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of progressive revelation that finds its culmination in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine sovereignty contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's consistent character and purposes.

Historical Context

This passage must be understood within the Israelite monarchy with its court politics and military conflicts. The author writes to address worshipers in the temple and those seeking God in times of distress, making the emphasis on worship and praise particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

Questions for Reflection

How does this verse's literary context within Psalms chapter 30 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of worship and praise, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of fundamental Christian doctrine?
How does the worship and praise theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?