Psalms 77:6

Authorized King James Version

I call to remembrance my song in the night: I commune with mine own heart: and my spirit made diligent search.

Word-by-Word Analysis

אֶֽזְכְּרָ֥ה

H2142

I call to remembrance

properly, to mark (so as to be recognized), i.e., to remember; by implication, to mention; to be male

נְגִינָתִ֗י

H5058

my song

properly, instrumental music; by implication, a stringed instrument; by extension, a poem set to music; specifically, an epigram

בַּ֫לָּ֥יְלָה

H3915

in the night

properly, a twist (away of the light), i.e., night; figuratively, adversity

עִם

H5973

adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then

לְבָבִ֥י

H3824

with mine own heart

the heart (as the most interior organ)

אָשִׂ֑יחָה

H7878

I commune

to ponder, i.e., (by implication) converse (with oneself, and hence, aloud) or (transitively) utter

וַיְחַפֵּ֥שׂ

H2664

made diligent search

to seek; causatively, to conceal oneself (i.e., let be sought), or mask

רוּחִֽי׃

H7307

and my spirit

wind; by resemblance breath, i.e., a sensible (or even violent) exhalation; figuratively, life, anger, unsubstantiality; by extension, a region of the

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 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?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine revelation address questions about God's character and purposes in the modern world, and how should the church respond?
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?