Psalms 44:8

Authorized King James Version

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In God we boast all the day long, and praise thy name for ever. Selah.

Original Language Analysis

בֵּֽ֭אלֹהִים In God H430
בֵּֽ֭אלֹהִים In God
Strong's: H430
Word #: 1 of 8
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
הִלַּלְ֣נוּ we boast H1984
הִלַּלְ֣נוּ we boast
Strong's: H1984
Word #: 2 of 8
to be clear (orig. of sound, but usually of color); to shine; hence, to make a show, to boast; and thus to be (clamorously) foolish; to rave; causativ
כָל H3605
כָל
Strong's: H3605
Word #: 3 of 8
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
הַיּ֑וֹם all the day H3117
הַיּ֑וֹם all the day
Strong's: H3117
Word #: 4 of 8
a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso
וְשִׁמְךָ֓׀ thy name H8034
וְשִׁמְךָ֓׀ thy name
Strong's: H8034
Word #: 5 of 8
an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
לְעוֹלָ֖ם for ever H5769
לְעוֹלָ֖ם for ever
Strong's: H5769
Word #: 6 of 8
properly, concealed, i.e., the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e., (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial
נוֹדֶ֣ה long and praise H3034
נוֹדֶ֣ה long and praise
Strong's: H3034
Word #: 7 of 8
physically, to throw (a stone, an arrow) at or away; especially to revere or worship (with extended hands); intensively, to bemoan (by wringing the ha
סֶֽלָה׃ Selah H5542
סֶֽלָה׃ Selah
Strong's: H5542
Word #: 8 of 8
suspension (of music), i.e., pause

Analysis & Commentary

The confident declaration 'In God we boast all the day long' makes God the constant subject of praise and the sole ground of confidence. 'Praise thy name for ever' commits to eternal acknowledgment of God's character. The term 'boast' (halal) suggests loud, public proclamation--not private gratitude but corporate witness.

Historical Context

This verse forms part of Israel's public worship, likely sung in temple liturgy. The 'Selah' marking indicates a musical pause or interlude, allowing the congregation to reflect on the declaration of trust.

Questions for Reflection