Psalms 60:10

Authorized King James Version

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Wilt not thou, O God, which hadst cast us off? and thou, O God, which didst not go out with our armies?

Original Language Analysis

הֲלֹֽא H3808
הֲלֹֽא
Strong's: H3808
Word #: 1 of 8
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
אַתָּ֣ה H859
אַתָּ֣ה
Strong's: H859
Word #: 2 of 8
thou and thee, or (plural) ye and you
אֱ֝לֹהִ֗ים Wilt not thou O God H430
אֱ֝לֹהִ֗ים Wilt not thou O God
Strong's: H430
Word #: 3 of 8
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
זְנַחְתָּ֑נוּ which hadst cast us off H2186
זְנַחְתָּ֑נוּ which hadst cast us off
Strong's: H2186
Word #: 4 of 8
reject, forsake, fail
וְֽלֹא H3808
וְֽלֹא
Strong's: H3808
Word #: 5 of 8
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
תֵצֵ֥א which didst not go out H3318
תֵצֵ֥א which didst not go out
Strong's: H3318
Word #: 6 of 8
to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim
אֱ֝לֹהִ֗ים Wilt not thou O God H430
אֱ֝לֹהִ֗ים Wilt not thou O God
Strong's: H430
Word #: 7 of 8
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
בְּצִבְאוֹתֵֽינוּ׃ with our armies H6635
בְּצִבְאוֹתֵֽינוּ׃ with our armies
Strong's: H6635
Word #: 8 of 8
a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized for war (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (speci

Analysis & Commentary

The question 'hast not thou cast us off?' circles back to verse 1, but now positioned between God's promises (vv. 6-8) and appeal for help. This demonstrates that believers can simultaneously affirm God's election and question present circumstances. The tension between 'cast us off' and 'go out with our armies' reflects the mystery of divine sovereignty including temporary setbacks.

Historical Context

The pattern of God not going out with Israel's armies appeared in previous defeats (Numbers 14:42-45, Joshua 7:4-5), always connected to sin requiring repentance. David discerns that current defeat indicates divine displeasure requiring restoration.

Questions for Reflection