Psalms 92:2
To shew forth thy lovingkindness in the morning, and thy faithfulness every night,
Original Language Analysis
לְהַגִּ֣יד
To shew forth
H5046
לְהַגִּ֣יד
To shew forth
Strong's:
H5046
Word #:
1 of 5
properly, to front, i.e., stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to
בַּבֹּ֣קֶר
in the morning
H1242
בַּבֹּ֣קֶר
in the morning
Strong's:
H1242
Word #:
2 of 5
properly, dawn (as the break of day); generally, morning
חַסְֽדֶּ֑ךָ
thy lovingkindness
H2617
חַסְֽדֶּ֑ךָ
thy lovingkindness
Strong's:
H2617
Word #:
3 of 5
kindness; by implication (towards god) piety; rarely (by opposition) reproof, or (subject.) beauty
Cross References
John 1:17For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.Isaiah 63:7I will mention the lovingkindnesses of the LORD, and the praises of the LORD, according to all that the LORD hath bestowed on us, and the great goodness toward the house of Israel, which he hath bestowed on them according to his mercies, and according to the multitude of his lovingkindnesses.Psalms 42:8Yet the LORD will command his lovingkindness in the daytime, and in the night his song shall be with me, and my prayer unto the God of my life.Acts 16:25And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them.Psalms 71:15My mouth shall shew forth thy righteousness and thy salvation all the day; for I know not the numbers thereof.Psalms 145:2Every day will I bless thee; and I will praise thy name for ever and ever.Job 35:10But none saith, Where is God my maker, who giveth songs in the night;Psalms 77:2In the day of my trouble I sought the Lord: my sore ran in the night, and ceased not: my soul refused to be comforted.
Historical Context
The morning and evening pattern corresponds to the daily sacrifices (tamid) offered in the temple, creating a rhythm of worship that sanctified all of time.
Questions for Reflection
- How can establishing morning and evening times of focusing on God's attributes transform your daily routine?
- What specific evidences of God's lovingkindness and faithfulness have you experienced today?
Analysis & Commentary
The bipartite structure of morning 'lovingkindness' (hesed) and evening 'faithfulness' (emunah) reflects God's covenant attributes that sustain believers throughout each day. This pattern teaches that meditation on God's character should bookend our daily activities. The Hebrew hesed encompasses loyal love, mercy, and covenant faithfulness—a rich theological concept central to understanding God's relationship with His people.