Psalms 61:5

Authorized King James Version

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For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name.

Original Language Analysis

כִּֽי H3588
כִּֽי
Strong's: H3588
Word #: 1 of 9
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
אַתָּ֣ה H859
אַתָּ֣ה
Strong's: H859
Word #: 2 of 9
thou and thee, or (plural) ye and you
אֱ֭לֹהִים For thou O God H430
אֱ֭לֹהִים For thou O God
Strong's: H430
Word #: 3 of 9
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
שָׁמַ֣עְתָּ hast heard H8085
שָׁמַ֣עְתָּ hast heard
Strong's: H8085
Word #: 4 of 9
to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
לִנְדָרָ֑י my vows H5088
לִנְדָרָ֑י my vows
Strong's: H5088
Word #: 5 of 9
a promise (to god); also (concretely) a thing promised
נָתַ֥תָּ thou hast given H5414
נָתַ֥תָּ thou hast given
Strong's: H5414
Word #: 6 of 9
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
יְ֝רֻשַּׁ֗ת me the heritage H3425
יְ֝רֻשַּׁ֗ת me the heritage
Strong's: H3425
Word #: 7 of 9
something occupied; a conquest; also a patrimony
יִרְאֵ֥י of those that fear H3373
יִרְאֵ֥י of those that fear
Strong's: H3373
Word #: 8 of 9
fearing; morally, reverent
שְׁמֶֽךָ׃ thy name H8034
שְׁמֶֽךָ׃ thy name
Strong's: H8034
Word #: 9 of 9
an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character

Analysis & Commentary

God's hearing of vows indicates accepted worship and answered prayer. The 'heritage of those that fear thy name' is covenant identity and blessing. This verse links David's personal experience to the broader community of the faithful, showing individual deliverance participates in corporate covenant promises. Fear of God's name demonstrates reverence yielding intimacy.

Historical Context

David's vows likely included promises of sacrifices and praise once delivered (similar to verse 8). The 'heritage' refers to covenant blessings promised to Abraham's seed, now David's confidence as God's anointed.

Questions for Reflection