Psalm 20:3
New International Version
May he remember all your sacrifices and accept your burnt offerings.

New Living Translation
May he remember all your gifts and look favorably on your burnt offerings. Interlude

English Standard Version
May he remember all your offerings and regard with favor your burnt sacrifices! Selah

Berean Standard Bible
May He remember all your gifts and look favorably on your burnt offerings. Selah

King James Bible
Remember all thy offerings, and accept thy burnt sacrifice; Selah.

New King James Version
May He remember all your offerings, And accept your burnt sacrifice. Selah

New American Standard Bible
May He remember all your meal offerings And accept your burnt offering! Selah

NASB 1995
May He remember all your meal offerings And find your burnt offering acceptable! Selah.

NASB 1977
May He remember all your meal offerings, And find your burnt offering acceptable! Selah.

Legacy Standard Bible
May He remember all your meal offerings And find your burnt offering acceptable! Selah.

Amplified Bible
May He remember all your meal offerings And accept your burnt offering. Selah.

Christian Standard Bible
May he remember all your offerings and accept your burnt offering. Selah

Holman Christian Standard Bible
May He remember all your offerings and accept your burnt offering. Selah

American Standard Version
Remember all thy offerings, And accept thy burnt-sacrifice; [Selah.

Contemporary English Version
May he remember your gifts and be pleased with what you bring.

English Revised Version
Remember all thy offerings, and accept thy burnt sacrifice; Selah

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He will remember all your grain offerings and look with favor on your burnt offerings. [Selah]

Good News Translation
May he accept all your offerings and be pleased with all your sacrifices.

International Standard Version
May he remember all your gifts, and may he accept your burnt offerings. Interlude

Majority Standard Bible
May He remember all your gifts and look favorably on your burnt offerings. Selah

NET Bible
May he take notice of your offerings; may he accept your burnt sacrifice! (Selah)

New Heart English Bible
He will remember all your offerings, and accept your burnt sacrifice. Selah.

Webster's Bible Translation
Remember all thy offerings, and accept thy burnt-sacrifice. Selah.

World English Bible
remember all your offerings, and accept your burned sacrifice. Selah.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
He remembers all your presents, "" And reduces your burnt-offering to ashes. Selah.

Young's Literal Translation
He doth remember all thy presents, And thy burnt-offering doth reduce to ashes. Selah.

Smith's Literal Translation
He will remember all thy gifts, and he will make fat thy burnt-offerings. Silence.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
May he be mindful of all thy sacrifices: and may thy whole burnt offering be made fat.

Catholic Public Domain Version
May he be mindful of all your sacrifices, and may your burnt-offerings be fat.

New American Bible
May he remember your every offering, graciously accept your burnt offering, Selah

New Revised Standard Version
May he remember all your offerings, and regard with favor your burnt sacrifices. Selah
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Let the LORD remember all your offerings, and make acceptable your burnt sacrifices.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
LORD JEHOVAH will remember for you all your offerings and he will accept your burnt sacrifices.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Receive the memorial of all thy meal-offerings, And accept the fat of thy burnt-sacrifice; Selah

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Remember all thy sacrifice, and enrich thy whole-burnt-offering. Pause.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Day of Trouble
2May He send you help from the sanctuary and sustain you from Zion. 3May He remember all your gifts and look favorably on your burnt offerings. Selah 4May He give you the desires of your heart and make all your plans succeed.…

Cross References
Leviticus 2:2
and bring it to Aaron’s sons the priests. The priest shall take a handful of the flour and oil, together with all the frankincense, and burn this as a memorial portion on the altar, a food offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD.

1 Samuel 1:11
And she made a vow, saying, “O LORD of Hosts, if only You will look upon the affliction of Your maidservant and remember me, not forgetting Your maidservant but giving her a son, then I will dedicate him to the LORD all the days of his life, and no razor shall ever touch his head.”

2 Chronicles 7:12-16
the LORD appeared to him at night and said to him: “I have heard your prayer and have chosen this place for Myself as a house of sacrifice. / If I close the sky so there is no rain, or if I command the locust to devour the land, or if I send a plague among My people, / and if My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land. ...

Genesis 4:4
while Abel brought the best portions of the firstborn of his flock. And the LORD looked with favor on Abel and his offering,

Exodus 28:38
And it will be worn on Aaron’s forehead, so that he may bear the iniquity of the holy things that the sons of Israel consecrate with regard to all their holy gifts. It shall always be on his forehead, so that they may be acceptable before the LORD.

Numbers 15:3
and you present a food offering to the LORD from the herd or flock to produce a pleasing aroma to the LORD—either a burnt offering or a sacrifice, for a special vow or freewill offering or appointed feast—

1 Kings 8:28-30
Yet regard the prayer and plea of Your servant, O LORD my God, so that You may hear the cry and the prayer that Your servant is praying before You today. / May Your eyes be open toward this temple night and day, toward the place of which You said, ‘My Name shall be there,’ so that You may hear the prayer that Your servant prays toward this place. / Hear the plea of Your servant and of Your people Israel when they pray toward this place. May You hear from heaven, Your dwelling place. May You hear and forgive.

2 Kings 20:5
“Go back and tell Hezekiah the leader of My people that this is what the LORD, the God of your father David, says: ‘I have heard your prayer; I have seen your tears. I will surely heal you. On the third day from now you will go up to the house of the LORD.

Isaiah 56:7
I will bring them to My holy mountain and make them joyful in My house of prayer. Their burnt offerings and sacrifices will be accepted on My altar, for My house will be called a house of prayer for all the nations.”

Jeremiah 33:11
the sounds of joy and gladness, the voices of the bride and bridegroom, and the voices of those bringing thank offerings into the house of the LORD, saying: ‘Give thanks to the LORD of Hosts, for the LORD is good; His loving devotion endures forever.’ For I will restore the land from captivity as in former times, says the LORD.

Hebrews 13:15-16
Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips that confess His name. / And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.

Philippians 4:18
I have all I need and more, now that I have received your gifts from Epaphroditus. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God.

Romans 12:1
Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.

Revelation 8:3-4
Then another angel, who had a golden censer, came and stood at the altar. He was given much incense to offer, along with the prayers of all the saints, on the golden altar before the throne. / And the smoke of the incense, together with the prayers of the saints, rose up before God from the hand of the angel.

Acts 10:4
Cornelius stared at him in fear and asked, “What is it, Lord?” The angel answered, “Your prayers and gifts to the poor have ascended as a memorial offering before God.


Treasury of Scripture

Remember all your offerings, and accept your burnt sacrifice; Selah.

Remember

Genesis 4:4
And Abel, he also brought of the firstlings of his flock and of the fat thereof. And the LORD had respect unto Abel and to his offering:

Isaiah 60:7
All the flocks of Kedar shall be gathered together unto thee, the rams of Nebaioth shall minister unto thee: they shall come up with acceptance on mine altar, and I will glorify the house of my glory.

Ephesians 5:2
And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour.

accept [heb.

2 Samuel 5:7
Nevertheless David took the strong hold of Zion: the same is the city of David.

2 Samuel 6:17
And they brought in the ark of the LORD, and set it in his place, in the midst of the tabernacle that David had pitched for it: and David offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before the LORD.

Isaiah 12:6
Cry out and shout, thou inhabitant of Zion: for great is the Holy One of Israel in the midst of thee.

Jump to Previous
Accept Acceptable Ashes Burned Burnt Burnt-Offering Burnt-Sacrifice Fat Favor Find Meal Meal-Offerings Memorial Mind Oblations Offering Offerings Pleased Presents Receive Reduce Regard Remember Sacrifice Sacrifices Selah
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Accept Acceptable Ashes Burned Burnt Burnt-Offering Burnt-Sacrifice Fat Favor Find Meal Meal-Offerings Memorial Mind Oblations Offering Offerings Pleased Presents Receive Reduce Regard Remember Sacrifice Sacrifices Selah
Psalm 20
1. The church blesses the King in his exploits
7. and expresses her confidence in God's helpfulness














May He remember all your gifts
This phrase reflects the ancient practice of offering gifts to God as a form of worship and devotion. In the context of ancient Israel, gifts often included sacrifices, tithes, and offerings brought to the temple. The idea of God remembering these gifts suggests a plea for divine favor and acknowledgment of the worshiper's faithfulness. This aligns with the broader biblical theme of God being attentive to the sacrifices and offerings of His people, as seen in passages like Genesis 8:1, where God remembered Noah and the sacrifices he made after the flood. The concept of remembrance by God is significant, indicating His ongoing relationship and covenant with His people.

and look favorably on your burnt offerings.
Burnt offerings were a central part of Israelite worship, symbolizing atonement and dedication to God. These offerings were entirely consumed by fire, representing the complete surrender of the worshiper to God. The plea for God to look favorably upon these offerings underscores the desire for acceptance and blessing. In Leviticus 1, the detailed instructions for burnt offerings highlight their importance in maintaining a right relationship with God. This phrase also foreshadows the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who is seen as the perfect and final offering for sin, fulfilling the sacrificial system (Hebrews 10:10-14).

Selah
The term "Selah" is often found in the Psalms and is thought to be a musical or liturgical pause, inviting the reader or listener to reflect on the preceding words. It serves as a moment to meditate on the significance of the prayer for divine remembrance and favor. This pause encourages deeper contemplation of the relationship between God and His people, the sincerity of their worship, and the assurance of His attentive care. The use of "Selah" in this context invites believers to consider the weight of their offerings and the grace of God in accepting them.

Persons / Places / Events
1. David
Traditionally attributed as the author of this Psalm, David was the second king of Israel and a man after God's own heart. This Psalm is often seen as a prayer for the king before battle.

2. God
The central figure in this verse, God is the one who remembers and looks favorably upon the offerings made by His people.

3. Burnt Offerings
These were sacrifices made to God, often symbolizing atonement and dedication. In the context of ancient Israel, they were a significant part of worship and covenant relationship with God.

4. Selah
A term used frequently in the Psalms, possibly indicating a pause for reflection or musical interlude.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Remembrance
God’s remembrance of our offerings signifies His acknowledgment of our devotion and faithfulness. Just as God remembers, we are called to remember His faithfulness in our lives.

Sincerity in Worship
Our offerings, whether material or spiritual, should be given with a sincere heart. God looks favorably on those who worship Him in spirit and truth.

Reflective Pause (Selah)
Taking time to pause and reflect on God’s goodness and our relationship with Him is crucial in our spiritual journey. Selah invites us to meditate on the significance of our offerings and God’s response.

God’s Favor and Our Actions
While God’s favor is not earned by works, our actions and offerings reflect our relationship with Him. They are expressions of our faith and trust in His provision and guidance.(3) All thy offerings.--The king is sacrificing, according to custom, before battle (1Samuel 13:9), the burnt offering (olah, from root to "go up," i.e., of the smoke) and the bloodless offering (minchah, from root "to portion out") of fine flour. (See Leviticus 2:1). Since the word rendered in our version memorial (Leviticus 24:7), which is a derivative of the verb here rendered "remember," has been proved by eminent scholars to signify "incense," we may believe the psalmist meant--

"Accept the incense of all thy minchah,

And the fat of thy olah"

Indeed Mr. Burgess would render "smell" and "relish."

Accept.--Literally, make fat (Psalm 23:5, "anointest") i.e., regard or receive as a fat or a worthy offering. The objection to the alternative rendering, "turn to ashes," i.e., "consume," (Leviticus 9:24; 1Kings 18:38), is that the Hebrew word never elsewhere has that sense, but only that of "cleansing from ashes." . . .

Verse 3. - Remember all thy offerings. (On David's offerings, see 2 Samuel 6:13, 17; 2 Samuel 24:25; 1 Chronicles 15:26; 1 Chronicles 16:1; 1 Chronicles 21:28; 1 Chronicles 29:21.) It is not to be supposed, however, that David ever sacrificed victims with his own hand, or without the intervention of a priest. And accept thy burnt sacrifice; Selah. It is a reasonable conjecture that the "Selah" here marks a "pause," during which special sacrifices were offered, with a view of entreating God's favour and protection in the coming war (Hengstenberg).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
May He remember
יִזְכֹּ֥ר (yiz·kōr)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 2142: To mark, to remember, to mention, to be male

all
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

your gifts
מִנְחֹתֶ֑ךָ (min·ḥō·ṯe·ḵā)
Noun - feminine plural construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 4503: A donation, tribute, a sacrificial offering

and look favorably on
יְדַשְּׁנֶ֣ה (yə·ḏaš·šə·neh)
Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1878: To be fat, to fatten, to anoint, to satisfy, to remove, ashes

your burnt offerings.
וְעוֹלָתְךָ֖ (wə·‘ō·w·lā·ṯə·ḵā)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 5930: Whole burnt offering

Selah
סֶֽלָה׃ (se·lāh)
Interjection
Strong's 5542: Suspension, pause


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