Psalms 62:1

Authorized King James Version

Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation.

Word-by-Word Analysis

אַ֣ךְ

H389

a particle of affirmation, surely; hence (by limitation) only

אֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

אֱ֭לֹהִים

H430

upon God

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

דּֽוּמִיָּ֣ה

H1747

waiteth

stillness; adverbially, silently; abstractly quiet, trust

נַפְשִׁ֑י

H5315

Truly my soul

properly, a breathing creature, i.e., animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or ment

מִ֝מֶּ֗נּוּ

H4480

properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses

יְשׁוּעָתִֽי׃

H3444

from him cometh my salvation

something saved, i.e., (abstractly) deliverance; hence, aid, victory, prosperity

Analysis

This verse develops the worship and praise theme central to Psalms. The concept of salvation reflects the proper human response to God's character and works. The divine name or title here functions within worship literature expressing the full range of human experience before God to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. The original language emphasizes soteria in Greek or yeshua in Hebrew, indicating deliverance and wholeness, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of ancient Near Eastern poetry and hymnic literature for worship shapes this text's meaning. Israel's liturgical traditions developed through centuries of temple worship and personal devotion Understanding a worldview centered on covenant relationship between God and His people helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes salvation in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of worship and praise, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of fundamental Christian doctrine?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on salvation address questions about God's character and purposes in the modern world, and how should the church respond?
How does the worship and praise theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?