Psalms 59:13
Consume them in wrath, consume them, that they may not be: and let them know that God ruleth in Jacob unto the ends of the earth. Selah.
Original Language Analysis
כַּלֵּ֪ה
Consume
H3615
כַּלֵּ֪ה
Consume
Strong's:
H3615
Word #:
1 of 12
to end, whether intransitive (to cease, be finished, perish) or transitive (to complete, prepare, consume)
בְחֵמָה֮
them in wrath
H2534
בְחֵמָה֮
them in wrath
Strong's:
H2534
Word #:
2 of 12
heat; figuratively, anger, poison (from its fever)
כַּלֵּ֪ה
Consume
H3615
כַּלֵּ֪ה
Consume
Strong's:
H3615
Word #:
3 of 12
to end, whether intransitive (to cease, be finished, perish) or transitive (to complete, prepare, consume)
וְֽאֵ֫ינֵ֥מוֹ
H369
וְֽיֵדְע֗וּ
them that they may not be and let them know
H3045
וְֽיֵדְע֗וּ
them that they may not be and let them know
Strong's:
H3045
Word #:
5 of 12
to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o
כִּֽי
H3588
כִּֽי
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
6 of 12
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
אֱ֭לֹהִים
that God
H430
אֱ֭לֹהִים
that God
Strong's:
H430
Word #:
7 of 12
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
לְאַפְסֵ֖י
unto the ends
H657
לְאַפְסֵ֖י
unto the ends
Strong's:
H657
Word #:
10 of 12
cessation, i.e., an end (especially of the earth); often used adverb, no further; also the ankle (in the dual), as being the extremity of the leg or f
Cross References
Psalms 83:18That men may know that thou, whose name alone is JEHOVAH, art the most high over all the earth.Psalms 7:9Oh let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end; but establish the just: for the righteous God trieth the hearts and reins.Ezekiel 39:7So will I make my holy name known in the midst of my people Israel; and I will not let them pollute my holy name any more: and the heathen shall know that I am the LORD, the Holy One in Israel.Isaiah 54:5For thy Maker is thine husband; the LORD of hosts is his name; and thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel; The God of the whole earth shall he be called.Psalms 104:35Let the sinners be consumed out of the earth, and let the wicked be no more. Bless thou the LORD, O my soul. Praise ye the LORD.Psalms 59:11Slay them not, lest my people forget: scatter them by thy power; and bring them down, O Lord our shield.Ezekiel 38:23Thus will I magnify myself, and sanctify myself; and I will be known in the eyes of many nations, and they shall know that I am the LORD.2 Kings 19:19Now therefore, O LORD our God, I beseech thee, save thou us out of his hand, that all the kingdoms of the earth may know that thou art the LORD God, even thou only.Numbers 32:13And the LORD'S anger was kindled against Israel, and he made them wander in the wilderness forty years, until all the generation, that had done evil in the sight of the LORD, was consumed.Daniel 4:25That they shall drive thee from men, and thy dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field, and they shall make thee to eat grass as oxen, and they shall wet thee with the dew of heaven, and seven times shall pass over thee, till thou know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will.
Historical Context
Saul's consumption in wrath occurred at Mount Gilboa (1 Samuel 31), where his defeat by Philistines demonstrated God's removal of His favor. This judgment testified to surrounding nations that Israel's God actively governed His people's destiny.
Questions for Reflection
- How does God's judgment on the wicked serve evangelistic purposes?
- What does God's universal rule ('unto the ends of the earth') mean for current events?
Analysis & Commentary
The repeated plea 'Consume them in wrath' paradoxes with verse 11's 'slay them not.' Resolution lies in 'that they may not be'—judgment removing their power, not merely their existence. The purpose clause 'that they may know that God ruleth in Jacob' reveals that judgment serves testimony, extending 'unto the ends of the earth,' anticipating gospel's universal reach.