Lexical Summary pallet: To deliver, to escape, to save Original Word: פַלֵּט Strong's Exhaustive Concordance deliverance, escape From palat; escape -- deliverance, escape. see HEBREW palat NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom palat Definition deliverance NASB Translation cast them forth (1), deliverance (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מַּלֵּט noun [masculine] deliverance (si vera lectio, properly Infinitive of foregoing); — ׳רָנֵּי פ Psalm 32:7 shouts of deliverance (dubious, see Commentaries); עַלאָֿוֶן מַּלֶּטלָֿ֑מוֺ Psalm 56:8, read מַּלֶּסֿ (Ew Hup and others) for (their) iniquity weigh to them (retribution), or עַלאָֿוֶן אֵין מַּלֶּטֿ Bae. Topical Lexicon Core Idea of פַלֵּטThe noun פַלֵּט (palet) embodies the notion of a decisive, effectual escape or deliverance. It is not a mere flight from danger but a rescue accomplished by a stronger power acting on behalf of the vulnerable. Wherever פַלֵּט appears, the focus falls on the agent who brings deliverance—ultimately the LORD Himself—and on the resulting security of the rescued person or, in Psalm 56, the lack of such deliverance for the wicked. Occurrences in Scripture 1. Psalm 32:7 “You are my hiding place. You preserve me from trouble; You surround me with songs of deliverance.” Here פַלֵּט appears in the plural (“songs of deliverance”), highlighting a fullness of liberating acts that inspire continual praise. 2. Psalm 56:7 “In spite of such sin, shall they escape? In anger cast down the peoples, O God.” By asking whether his adversaries will “escape,” David implies that true פַלֵּט remains in the Lord’s hands. Wicked schemes cannot secure real deliverance; only divine justice determines the outcome. Theological Themes • Divine Protection. David’s testimony in Psalm 32 locates deliverance inside the very presence of God—He is both the hiding place and the one who actively preserves. פַלֵּט therefore points beyond circumstantial relief to covenant relationship; safety is found in the Deliverer Himself (compare Psalm 91:1). • Moral Accountability. Psalm 56 uses פַלֵּט to challenge any assumption that wrongdoers can secure their own escape. God’s righteousness guarantees that deliverance outside His will is illusory, while deliverance granted by Him is unassailable (Proverbs 11:21). • Worship as Response. “Songs of deliverance” suggests that each act of rescue becomes fresh material for worship. The plural form invites God’s people to rehearse His interventions continually, fostering a culture of gratitude and remembrance (Psalm 40:3). Historical Context Both psalms arise from David’s turbulent life under threat from Saul or other enemies. In ancient Near Eastern culture, a king was expected to protect his subjects; yet David, the anointed king, confesses that his own security lies wholly in the LORD. The word פַלֵּט thus subverts purely political expectations and redirects confidence toward divine sovereignty. In corporate Israelite worship these psalms taught the nation to view military victories, personal escapes, and national preservation through a theological lens: every rescue is a gift from the covenant God. Christological and Redemptive Implications David’s appeal to the LORD as Deliverer foreshadows the Messiah, who brings ultimate deliverance from sin and death. Isaiah 61:1 foretells a Servant “to proclaim liberty to the captives,” a theme Jesus applies to Himself in Luke 4:18. The cross and resurrection supply the decisive פַלֵּט, turning the personal experience of David into a universal offer of salvation (Hebrews 2:14-15). In Christ, believers are surrounded with songs of deliverance even amid present trials, anticipating final rescue at His return (2 Timothy 4:18). Ministry Applications • Pastoral Care. When counseling believers oppressed by guilt, Psalm 32:7 provides language for reassurance: God not only forgives but also surrounds the penitent with celebratory deliverance. Encourage confession followed by worship. • Intercession against Injustice. Psalm 56:7 authorizes prayer that God would withhold illegitimate “escape” for evildoers while vindicating the righteous. This balances a call for mercy with a commitment to justice. • Corporate Worship. In worship planning, incorporate testimonies of deliverance—spiritual, emotional, physical—as modern “songs of deliverance,” linking them to the historic acts of God recorded in Scripture. • Evangelism. The contrast between true and false deliverance offers an apologetic bridge: every human strategy for “escape” (self-justification, pleasure, achievement) ultimately fails, whereas Christ secures lasting פַלֵּט. Conclusion Though פַלֵּט occurs only twice, it encapsulates a foundational biblical conviction: real deliverance originates in God, culminates in praise, and reaches its apex in the saving work of the Messiah. Every believer, therefore, can echo David—hiding in the Lord, singing of His rescue, and awaiting the final, complete deliverance promised to all who trust in Him. Forms and Transliterations פַּלֶּט־ פַלֵּ֑ט פלט פלט־ falLet p̄al·lêṭ pal·leṭ- pallet p̄allêṭ palleṭ-Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Psalm 32:7 HEB: תִּ֫צְּרֵ֥נִי רָנֵּ֥י פַלֵּ֑ט תְּס֖וֹבְבֵ֣נִי סֶֽלָה׃ NAS: me with songs of deliverance. Selah. KJV: me about with songs of deliverance. Selah. INT: preserve songs of deliverance surround Selah Psalm 56:7 2 Occurrences |
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