Psalms 50:9

Authorized King James Version

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I will take no bullock out of thy house, nor he goats out of thy folds.

Original Language Analysis

לֹא H3808
לֹא
Strong's: H3808
Word #: 1 of 6
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
אֶקַּ֣ח I will take H3947
אֶקַּ֣ח I will take
Strong's: H3947
Word #: 2 of 6
to take (in the widest variety of applications)
מִבֵּיתְךָ֣ out of thy house H1004
מִבֵּיתְךָ֣ out of thy house
Strong's: H1004
Word #: 3 of 6
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
פָ֑ר no bullock H6499
פָ֑ר no bullock
Strong's: H6499
Word #: 4 of 6
a bullock (apparently as breaking forth in wild strength, or perhaps as dividing the hoof)
מִ֝מִּכְלְאֹתֶ֗יךָ out of thy folds H4356
מִ֝מִּכְלְאֹתֶ֗יךָ out of thy folds
Strong's: H4356
Word #: 5 of 6
a pen (for flocks)
עַתּוּדִֽים׃ nor he goats H6260
עַתּוּדִֽים׃ nor he goats
Strong's: H6260
Word #: 6 of 6
prepared, i.e., full grown; spoken only (in plural) of he-goats, or (figuratively) leaders of the people

Analysis & Commentary

God's needlessness: 'I will take no bullock out of thy house, nor he goats out of thy folds.' God does not require Israel's animals as if He lacked resources. The possessive pronouns ('thy house,' 'thy folds') emphasize that the animals belong to the worshiper, not originally to God who needs nothing.

Historical Context

Pagan worship often conceived gods as actually needing food and sustenance. Israel's God owns everything already; sacrifices express relationship, not supply divine needs.

Questions for Reflection