Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version A song of ascents. Of David. If the LORD had not been on our side— let Israel say— New Living Translation What if the LORD had not been on our side? Let all Israel repeat: English Standard Version If it had not been the LORD who was on our side— let Israel now say— Berean Standard Bible A song of ascents. Of David. If the LORD had not been on our side—let Israel now declare— King James Bible A Song of degrees of David. If it had not been the LORD who was on our side, now may Israel say; New King James Version A Song of Ascents. Of David. “If it had not been the LORD who was on our side,” Let Israel now say— New American Standard Bible A Song of Ascents, of David. “Had it not been the LORD who was on our side,” Let Israel say, NASB 1995 A Song of Ascents, of David. “Had it not been the LORD who was on our side,” Let Israel now say, NASB 1977 “ Had it not been the LORD who was on our side,” Let Israel now say, Legacy Standard Bible A Song of Ascents. Of David. “Had it not been Yahweh who was on our side,” Let Israel now say, Amplified Bible A Song of Ascents. Of David. “If it had not been the LORD who was on our side,” Let Israel now say, Christian Standard Bible A song of ascents. Of David. If the LORD had not been on our side — let Israel say — Holman Christian Standard Bible A Davidic song of ascents. If the LORD had not been on our side— let Israel say— American Standard Version A Song of Ascents; of David. If it had not been Jehovah who was on our side, Let Israel now say, Contemporary English Version The LORD was on our side! Let everyone in Israel say: English Revised Version A Song of Ascents; of David. If it had not been the LORD who was on our side, let Israel now say; GOD'S WORD® Translation [A song by David for going up to worship.] "If the LORD had not been on our side..." (Israel should repeat this.) Good News Translation What if the LORD had not been on our side? Answer, O Israel! International Standard Version If the LORD had not been on our side— let Israel now say— Majority Standard Bible A song of ascents. Of David. If the LORD had not been on our side?let Israel now declare? NET Bible A song of ascents, by David. "If the LORD had not been on our side"--let Israel say this!-- New Heart English Bible [A Song of Ascents. By David.] If it had not been the LORD who was on our side, let Israel now say, Webster's Bible Translation A Song of degrees of David. If it had not been the LORD who was on our side, now may Israel say; World English Bible A Song of Ascents. By David. If it had not been Yahweh who was on our side, let Israel now say, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionA SONG OF THE ASCENTS. BY DAVID. If YHWH had not been for us "" (Pray, let Israel say), Young's Literal Translation A Song of the Ascents, by David. Save for Jehovah -- who hath been for us, (Pray, let Israel say), Smith's Literal Translation Song of ascensions to David. Unless Jehovah was to us, now shall Israel say, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleIf it had not been that the Lord was with us, let Israel now say: Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible A song of ascents. Of David. Had not the LORD been with us, let Israel say, New Revised Standard Version If it had not been the LORD who was on our side —let Israel now say— Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleIF it had not been the LORD who stood on our side, now may Israel say, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated If it was not LORD JEHOVAH who had stood for us, Israel shall say, OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917A Song of Ascents; of David. 'If it had not been the LORD who was for us', Let Israel now say; Brenton Septuagint Translation A Song of Degrees: If it had not been that the Lord was among us, let Israel now say; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Our Help is in the Name of the LORD1A song of ascents. Of David. If the LORD had not been on our side— let Israel now declare— 2if the LORD had not been on our side when men attacked us,… Cross References Romans 8:31 What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? Exodus 15:2 The LORD is my strength and my song, and He has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise Him, my father’s God, and I will exalt Him. Isaiah 41:10 Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. 2 Corinthians 1:10 He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and He will deliver us. In Him we have placed our hope that He will yet again deliver us, Deuteronomy 33:29 Blessed are you, O Israel! Who is like you, a people saved by the LORD? He is the shield that protects you, the sword in which you boast. Your enemies will cower before you, and you shall trample their high places.” 1 Samuel 7:12 Afterward, Samuel took a stone and set it up between Mizpah and Shen. He named it Ebenezer, saying, “Thus far the LORD has helped us.” Isaiah 43:2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze. 2 Kings 6:16 “Do not be afraid,” Elisha answered, “for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” Psalm 118:6-7 The LORD is on my side; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? / The LORD is on my side; He is my helper. Therefore I will look in triumph on those who hate me. Joshua 23:10 One of you can put a thousand to flight, because the LORD your God fights for you, just as He promised. 2 Chronicles 32:7-8 “Be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged before the king of Assyria and the vast army with him, for there is a greater One with us than with him. / With him is only the arm of flesh, but with us is the LORD our God to help us and to fight our battles.” So the people were strengthened by the words of Hezekiah king of Judah. Acts 18:10 For I am with you and no one will lay a hand on you, because I have many people in this city.” Isaiah 54:17 No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their vindication is from Me,” declares the LORD. Hebrews 13:6 So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?” Jeremiah 1:19 They will fight against you but will never overcome you, since I am with you to deliver you,” declares the LORD. Treasury of Scripture If it had not been the LORD who was on our side, now may Israel say; A Song. Psalm 120:1 A Song of degrees. In my distress I cried unto the LORD, and he heard me. Psalm 134:1 A Song of degrees. Behold, bless ye the LORD, all ye servants of the LORD, which by night stand in the house of the LORD. The Lord Psalm 27:1 A Psalm of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? Psalm 46:7,11 The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah… Psalm 54:4 Behold, God is mine helper: the Lord is with them that uphold my soul. now may Psalm 129:1 A Song of degrees. Many a time have they afflicted me from my youth, may Israel now say: Jump to Previous Ascents David Degrees Israel Save Side SongJump to Next Ascents David Degrees Israel Save Side SongPsalm 124 1. The church blesses God for a miraculous deliveranceA song of ascents. This phrase indicates that Psalm 124 is part of the Songs of Ascents, a collection of Psalms (120-134) traditionally sung by Hebrew pilgrims as they ascended to Jerusalem for the three major feasts: Passover, Pentecost, and Tabernacles. The ascent is both physical, as Jerusalem is situated on a hill, and spiritual, symbolizing drawing closer to God. The Songs of Ascents emphasize themes of trust, deliverance, and worship. Of David. If the LORD had not been on our side— let Israel now declare— Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The covenant-keeping God of Israel, who is portrayed as the protector and deliverer of His people. 2. Israel The nation chosen by God, often representing the collective people of God who experience His deliverance and protection. 3. David (implied author) Traditionally attributed as the author of this psalm, King David often wrote about God's deliverance in times of trouble. 4. Enemies (implied context) Though not explicitly mentioned in this verse, the context of the psalm suggests adversaries from whom God delivers His people. 5. The Community of Believers The psalm is a communal declaration, inviting all of Israel to acknowledge God's intervention. Teaching Points Acknowledging God's PresenceRecognize and declare God's active presence in our lives, just as Israel is called to do in this psalm. Community Testimony Encourage the community of believers to share testimonies of God's deliverance, strengthening collective faith. Dependence on God Emphasize the importance of relying on God rather than human strength or wisdom in times of trouble. Gratitude for Deliverance Cultivate a heart of gratitude for past deliverances, which builds faith for future challenges. God's Faithfulness Trust in God's unchanging nature and His faithfulness to His promises, as demonstrated throughout Scripture.Verse 1. - If it had not been the Lord who was on our side, now may Israel say; rather, now let Israel say (Kay, Cheyne, Revised Version). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew A Songשִׁ֥יר (šîr) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 7892: A song, singing of Ascents. הַֽמַּעֲל֗וֹת (ham·ma·‘ă·lō·wṯ) Article | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 4609: Elevation, the act, the condition, a climactic progression Of David. לְדָ֫וִ֥ד (lə·ḏā·wiḏ) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse If the LORD יְ֭הוָה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel had not לוּלֵ֣י (lū·lê) Conjunction Strong's 3884: If not, unless been on our side— שֶׁהָ֣יָה (še·hā·yāh) Pronoun - relative | Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be let Israel יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc now נָ֝א (nā) Interjection Strong's 4994: I pray', 'now', 'then' declare— יֹֽאמַר־ (yō·mar-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say Links Psalm 124:1 NIVPsalm 124:1 NLT Psalm 124:1 ESV Psalm 124:1 NASB Psalm 124:1 KJV Psalm 124:1 BibleApps.com Psalm 124:1 Biblia Paralela Psalm 124:1 Chinese Bible Psalm 124:1 French Bible Psalm 124:1 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 124:1 A Song of Ascents (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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