Psalms 55:16
As for me, I will call upon God; and the LORD shall save me.
Original Language Analysis
אֱלֹהִ֣ים
upon God
H430
אֱלֹהִ֣ים
upon God
Strong's:
H430
Word #:
3 of 6
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
אֶקְרָ֑א
As for me I will call
H7121
אֶקְרָ֑א
As for me I will call
Strong's:
H7121
Word #:
4 of 6
to call out to (i.e., properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
Cross References
Psalms 50:15And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me.Psalms 109:4For my love they are my adversaries: but I give myself unto prayer.Psalms 73:28But it is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord GOD, that I may declare all thy works.
Historical Context
This verse marks a turning point in the psalm from lament to confidence, a common structure in Davidic psalms. David's faith rests on God's covenant promises to establish his throne forever (2 Samuel 7:12-16).
Questions for Reflection
- How does persistent prayer in suffering demonstrate faith rather than doubt?
- What covenant promises sustain you when circumstances seem to contradict God's goodness?
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Analysis & Commentary
The shift from imprecation to trust demonstrates biblical prayer's movement from lament to faith. 'I will call upon God' affirms covenant confidence despite circumstances. The parallelism with 'the LORD shall save me' reveals that calling and deliverance are inseparably linked—not as magic but as covenant promise grounded in God's faithfulness to His elect.