Psalms 106:30

Psalms 106:30 Meaning and Explanation

Then stood up Phinehas, and executed judgment: and so the plague was stayed.

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Phinehas rose up with righteous action, executing judgment and stopping the plague.

The Context of Psalms 106:30

A moment of salvation through one person's faithfulness, contrasting with the community's widespread rebellion.

What Does Psalms 106:30 Mean?

Phinehas acted decisively to stop the plague by executing one of the ringleaders of the rebellion. His action was decisive and zealous for God's honor, even though it meant taking life.

The stopping of the plague showed that God recognized Phinehas's action as righteous. His willingness to stand against the community's unfaithfulness and defend God's covenant demonstrated the kind of faithfulness that could turn away divine judgment.

Psalms 106:30 in the Original Language

din (דִּין), 'executed judgment' — to judge, to execute justice or punishment.

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What does Psalms 106:30 mean?

Phinehas rose up with righteous action, executing judgment and stopping the plague.

What is the context of Psalms 106:30?

A moment of salvation through one person's faithfulness, contrasting with the community's widespread rebellion.

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