Psalms 41:11
By this I know that thou favourest me, because mine enemy doth not triumph over me.
Original Language Analysis
יָ֭דַעְתִּי
By this I know
H3045
יָ֭דַעְתִּי
By this I know
Strong's:
H3045
Word #:
2 of 10
to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o
כִּֽי
H3588
כִּֽי
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
3 of 10
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
חָפַ֣צְתָּ
that thou favourest
H2654
חָפַ֣צְתָּ
that thou favourest
Strong's:
H2654
Word #:
4 of 10
properly, to incline to; by implication (literally but rarely) to bend; figuratively, to be pleased with, desire
כִּ֤י
H3588
כִּ֤י
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
6 of 10
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
לֹֽא
H3808
לֹֽא
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
7 of 10
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
יָרִ֖יעַ
doth not triumph
H7321
יָרִ֖יעַ
doth not triumph
Strong's:
H7321
Word #:
8 of 10
to mar (especially by breaking); figuratively, to split the ears (with sound), i.e., shout (for alarm or joy)
Cross References
Psalms 124:6Blessed be the LORD, who hath not given us as a prey to their teeth.Colossians 2:15And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it.Psalms 147:11The LORD taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy.Jeremiah 20:13Sing unto the LORD, praise ye the LORD: for he hath delivered the soul of the poor from the hand of evildoers.Psalms 25:2O my God, I trust in thee: let me not be ashamed, let not mine enemies triumph over me.Psalms 86:17Shew me a token for good; that they which hate me may see it, and be ashamed: because thou, LORD, hast holpen me, and comforted me.Psalms 13:4Lest mine enemy say, I have prevailed against him; and those that trouble me rejoice when I am moved.Psalms 35:25Let them not say in their hearts, Ah, so would we have it: let them not say, We have swallowed him up.Psalms 31:8And hast not shut me up into the hand of the enemy: thou hast set my feet in a large room.
Historical Context
The connection between healing and divine favor reflects covenant blessing theology while anticipating the greater truth that God's ultimate favor rests on those in Christ, regardless of physical circumstances.
Questions for Reflection
- How should we interpret physical healing in relation to God's favor?
- What does it mean to know God 'delights in' us when circumstances seem unfavorable?
Analysis & Commentary
David interprets God's healing as evidence of divine favor: 'by this I know that thou favourest me.' The Hebrew chaphetz (favour, delight in) indicates God's positive disposition toward David. The enemies' inability to triumph over him demonstrates not merely luck but divine intervention on behalf of God's anointed servant.