Psalms 68:13
Though ye have lien among the pots, yet shall ye be as the wings of a dove covered with silver, and her feathers with yellow gold.
Original Language Analysis
אִֽם
H518
אִֽם
Strong's:
H518
Word #:
1 of 11
used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, not
תִּשְׁכְּבוּן֮
Though ye have lien
H7901
תִּשְׁכְּבוּן֮
Though ye have lien
Strong's:
H7901
Word #:
2 of 11
to lie down (for rest, sexual connection, decease or any other purpose)
בֵּ֤ין
H996
בֵּ֤ין
Strong's:
H996
Word #:
3 of 11
between (repeated before each noun, often with other particles); also as a conjunction, either...or
שְׁפַ֫תָּ֥יִם
among the pots
H8240
שְׁפַ֫תָּ֥יִם
among the pots
Strong's:
H8240
Word #:
4 of 11
a (two-pronged) hook (for flaying animals on)
כַּנְפֵ֣י
yet shall ye be as the wings
H3671
כַּנְפֵ֣י
yet shall ye be as the wings
Strong's:
H3671
Word #:
5 of 11
an edge or extremity; specifically (of a bird or army) a wing, (of a garment or bedclothing) a flap, (of the earth) a quarter, (of a building) a pinna
י֭וֹנָה
of a dove
H3123
י֭וֹנָה
of a dove
Strong's:
H3123
Word #:
6 of 11
a dove (apparently from the warmth of their mating)
נֶחְפָּ֣ה
covered
H2645
נֶחְפָּ֣ה
covered
Strong's:
H2645
Word #:
7 of 11
to cover; by implication, to veil, to encase, protect
בַכֶּ֑סֶף
with silver
H3701
בַכֶּ֑סֶף
with silver
Strong's:
H3701
Word #:
8 of 11
silver (from its pale color); by implication, money
Historical Context
This likely references Israel's transformation from Egyptian bondage to becoming God's 'treasured possession' (Exodus 19:5). The precious metals symbolize the value God places on His redeemed people.
Questions for Reflection
- How has God transformed you from 'lying among the pots' to spiritual beauty and worth?
- What areas of your life still feel like menial 'pots work' that need God's transforming touch?
- How does recognizing your value to God (silver and gold) affect your self-understanding and purpose?
Analysis & Commentary
The image of lying among the pots yet becoming like dove's wings covered with silver speaks of transformation from lowliness to beauty. Israel's Egyptian slavery (pots, menial labor) gave way to glory as God's treasured possession. The dove with silver and gold wings suggests radiant purity and value—God takes the despised and makes them glorious, anticipating believers' transformation from spiritual poverty to being co-heirs with Christ (Romans 8:17).