What is the meaning of Psalm 35:18? Then • The word points to a future moment when deliverance has been accomplished. David anticipates God’s rescue first, then responds in worship, echoing Psalm 30:1 and 40:1–3 where gratitude follows salvation. • It underscores a cause-and-effect pattern: God acts, His people respond (Psalm 116:12–14). I will give You thanks • The commitment is personal—“I” will do it—showing that gratitude is not delegated but offered directly to the LORD (Psalm 69:30). • Giving thanks recognizes God’s character and His intervention, aligning with 1 Thessalonians 5:18, which commands believers to “give thanks in all circumstances.” in the great assembly • David’s worship is public, not private only. Like Psalm 22:22—“I will proclaim Your name to my brothers; I will praise You in the assembly”—he testifies before the covenant community. • The “great assembly” pictures corporate gatherings such as the festivals in Jerusalem (Psalm 26:12; Deuteronomy 16:16). Today it foreshadows congregational worship where testimonies build faith (Hebrews 10:24–25). I will praise You • Praise goes beyond thanks; it extols who God is, not just what He does (Psalm 34:1). • This vow reflects Psalm 63:3–5, where lips glorify God because His faithful love is better than life. among many people • The circle widens from the covenant community to a broader audience, hinting at a witness to the nations (Psalm 96:3; Isaiah 12:4). • Acts 2:46–47 records early believers “praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people,” showing that public praise draws attention to God’s saving power. summary Psalm 35:18 portrays a deliberate, public response to divine deliverance: personal gratitude and vocal praise offered before God’s people and beyond. David vows that once God rescues him, he will not keep silent; instead, he will magnify the LORD before large crowds, encouraging communal faith and extending God’s renown to many. |
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