Psalms 56:10
In God will I praise his word: in the LORD will I praise his word.
Original Language Analysis
בֵּֽ֭אלֹהִים
In God
H430
בֵּֽ֭אלֹהִים
In God
Strong's:
H430
Word #:
1 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
אֲהַלֵּ֥ל
will I praise
H1984
אֲהַלֵּ֥ל
will I praise
Strong's:
H1984
Word #:
2 of 6
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
דָּבָֽר׃
his word
H1697
דָּבָֽר׃
his word
Strong's:
H1697
Word #:
3 of 6
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
בַּ֝יהוָ֗ה
in the LORD
H3068
בַּ֝יהוָ֗ה
in the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
4 of 6
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
Historical Context
The use of both Elohim (God) and YHWH (LORD) is characteristic of psalmic poetry, emphasizing different aspects of God's character—His universal sovereignty and His particular covenant faithfulness to Israel respectively.
Questions for Reflection
- How does knowing God through His covenant name (YHWH) deepen trust beyond acknowledging His existence?
- What specific covenant promises correspond to your present needs?
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Analysis & Commentary
The repetition of verse 4 with 'LORD' (YHWH) replacing 'God' intensifies the covenant dimension. Praising both God's 'word' and the LORD's 'word' emphasizes Scripture's divine origin. Trust in YHWH specifically invokes Israel's covenant name for God, grounding confidence in particular historical promises rather than generic theism.