Psalms 105:15 Meaning and Explanation
“Saying, Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm.”
King James Version (KJV)
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The Context of Psalms 105:15
God's law of protection extends beyond the patriarchs to all his chosen servants.
What Does Psalms 105:15 Mean?
To anoint is to set apart for a sacred purpose. Abraham and the patriarchs, though not formally anointed with oil, were God's chosen instruments. Prophets are those through whom God speaks. These two groups—anointed and prophets—represent God's agents on earth. Harming them is harming God's work.
This pronouncement serves as a legal warning to all rulers and peoples. Anyone who touches God's anointed or harms his prophets acts against the divine order itself. The threat is implicit: God will respond to such violation. This protection extends beyond the patriarchs to cover God's servants throughout history.
Psalms 105:15 in the Original Language
anointed (מְשִׁיחַ meshîach), 'anointed one' — set apart and consecrated for God's purposes.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 105:15
What does Psalms 105:15 mean?
God declared that his chosen servants and messengers are under his protection.
What is the context of Psalms 105:15?
God's law of protection extends beyond the patriarchs to all his chosen servants.