Psalms 109:13
Psalms 109:13 Meaning and Explanation
“Let his posterity be cut off; and in the generation following let their name be blotted out.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →May the enemy's descendants cease to exist and his family name be forgotten entirely.
The Context of Psalms 109:13
The imprecation extends to the enemy's entire lineage.
What Does Psalms 109:13 Mean?
In biblical thought, posterity and a living name were measures of blessing and legacy. To have one's line 'cut off' was the ultimate curse—no heir, no continuation, no memory.
The psalmist calls for complete erasure: not just death, but the forgetting of the enemy in future generations. To be 'blotted out' is to be as if one never existed, the final form of nonexistence.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 109:13
What does Psalms 109:13 mean?
May the enemy's descendants cease to exist and his family name be forgotten entirely.
What is the context of Psalms 109:13?
The imprecation extends to the enemy's entire lineage.