Psalms 60:10
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
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
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
Cross References
Psalms 108:11Wilt not thou, O God, who hast cast us off? and wilt not thou, O God, go forth with our hosts?Joshua 7:12Therefore the children of Israel could not stand before their enemies, but turned their backs before their enemies, because they were accursed: neither will I be with you any more, except ye destroy the accursed from among you.Psalms 60:1O God, thou hast cast us off, thou hast scattered us, thou hast been displeased; O turn thyself to us again.
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
- How do you hold together God's unchanging covenant promises and present discipline?
- What does God's refusal to 'go out with armies' teach about the source of victory?
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.