Psalms 44:7
But thou hast saved us from our enemies, and hast put them to shame that hated us.
Original Language Analysis
כִּ֣י
H3588
כִּ֣י
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
1 of 5
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
ה֭וֹשַׁעְתָּנוּ
But thou hast saved
H3467
ה֭וֹשַׁעְתָּנוּ
But thou hast saved
Strong's:
H3467
Word #:
2 of 5
properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e., (by implication) to be safe; causatively, to free or succor
Cross References
Joshua 1:5There shall not any man be able to stand before thee all the days of thy life: as I was with Moses, so I will be with thee: I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.Psalms 136:24And hath redeemed us from our enemies: for his mercy endureth for ever.Psalms 140:7O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation, thou hast covered my head in the day of battle.Psalms 53:5There were they in great fear, where no fear was: for God hath scattered the bones of him that encampeth against thee: thou hast put them to shame, because God hath despised them.Psalms 132:18His enemies will I clothe with shame: but upon himself shall his crown flourish.Psalms 40:14Let them be ashamed and confounded together that seek after my soul to destroy it; let them be driven backward and put to shame that wish me evil.Psalms 144:10It is he that giveth salvation unto kings: who delivereth David his servant from the hurtful sword.
Historical Context
Specific historical references may include various Israelite victories where God intervened miraculously--from the Red Sea crossing to Gideon's victory to Hezekiah's deliverance from Sennacherib.
Questions for Reflection
- How does remembering past deliverances strengthen faith for present challenges?
- What does it mean that God 'puts to shame' those who hate His people?
Analysis & Commentary
Past experience confirms theology: 'Thou hast saved us from our enemies, and hast put them to shame that hated us.' The salvation is attributed entirely to God ('Thou hast'), and the result includes the enemies' public humiliation. Their hatred was answered not merely with defeat but with shame--their opposition to God's people proved futile.