Psalms 64:2

Authorized King James Version

Hide me from the secret counsel of the wicked; from the insurrection of the workers of iniquity:

Word-by-Word Analysis

תַּ֭סְתִּירֵנִי

H5641

Hide

to hide (by covering), literally or figuratively

מִסּ֣וֹד

H5475

me from the secret counsel

a session, i.e., company of persons (in close deliberation); by implication, intimacy, consultation, a secret

מְרֵעִ֑ים

H7489

of the wicked

properly, to spoil (literally, by breaking to pieces); figuratively, to make (or be) good for nothing, i.e., bad (physically, socially or morally)

מֵ֝רִגְשַׁ֗ת

H7285

from the insurrection

a tumultuous crowd

פֹּ֣עֲלֵי

H6466

of the workers

to do or make (systematically and habitually), especially to practise

אָֽוֶן׃

H205

of iniquity

strictly nothingness; also trouble, vanity, wickedness; specifically an idol

Analysis

The worship and praise theme here intersects with the broader canonical witness to God's character and purposes. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of progressive revelation that finds its culmination in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's consistent character and purposes.

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 divine revelation in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

How might the original audience's understanding of divine revelation differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?
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?
How does this verse's literary context within Psalms chapter 64 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?