Psalms 48:14
For this God is our God for ever and ever: he will be our guide even unto death.
Original Language Analysis
כִּ֤י
H3588
כִּ֤י
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
1 of 10
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
אֱ֭לֹהֵינוּ
For this God
H430
אֱ֭לֹהֵינוּ
For this God
Strong's:
H430
Word #:
3 of 10
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
אֱ֭לֹהֵינוּ
For this God
H430
אֱ֭לֹהֵינוּ
For this God
Strong's:
H430
Word #:
4 of 10
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
עוֹלָ֣ם
for ever
H5769
עוֹלָ֣ם
for ever
Strong's:
H5769
Word #:
5 of 10
properly, concealed, i.e., the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e., (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial
וָעֶ֑ד
and ever
H5703
וָעֶ֑ד
and ever
Strong's:
H5703
Word #:
6 of 10
properly, a (peremptory) terminus, i.e., (by implication) duration, in the sense of advance or perpetuity (substantially as a noun, either with or wit
ה֖וּא
H1931
ה֖וּא
Strong's:
H1931
Word #:
7 of 10
he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo
יְנַהֲגֵ֣נוּ
he will be our guide
H5090
יְנַהֲגֵ֣נוּ
he will be our guide
Strong's:
H5090
Word #:
8 of 10
to drive forth (a person, an animal or chariot), also (from the panting induced by effort), to sigh
Cross References
Isaiah 58:11And the LORD shall guide thee continually, and satisfy thy soul in drought, and make fat thy bones: and thou shalt be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water, whose waters fail not.Psalms 73:24Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, and afterward receive me to glory.Psalms 25:9The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way.John 16:13Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.Psalms 73:26My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.Psalms 31:14But I trusted in thee, O LORD: I said, Thou art my God.Psalms 16:2O my soul, thou hast said unto the LORD, Thou art my Lord: my goodness extendeth not to thee;Proverbs 8:20I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment:Lamentations 3:21This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope.
Historical Context
The phrase 'our God forever and ever' employs covenant language emphasizing permanence of relationship. Guidance 'unto death' suggests God's faithfulness extends to life's end and transitions believers into His eternal presence.
Questions for Reflection
- What does it mean that 'this God'--the one just described--is 'our God'?
- How does the promise of guidance 'even unto death' address our deepest fears?
Analysis & Commentary
The conclusion: 'For this God is our God for ever and ever: he will be our guide even unto death.' The demonstrative 'this God' points to all that has been described--defender, refuge, judge, eternal. The covenant formula 'our God' emphasizes relationship. He guides 'even unto death' and, by implication, beyond it.