Psalms 116:15 Meaning and Explanation
“Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The death of God's faithful people has deep significance before the LORD.
The Context of Psalms 116:15
An affirmation of the value of saints' deaths before God.
What Does Psalms 116:15 Mean?
This verse affirms that what seems trivial or regrettable to the world—the passing of a faithful person—is precious (yaqar) to God. The word does not mean death itself is desirable but that the death of the righteous, when it comes, holds weight and meaning in God's sight.
This statement offers comfort to those facing mortality or grieving loss. To die while walking faithfully before God is not a tragedy from God's perspective but an occasion of value. The faithful person's life and death matter to the LORD in a way that transcends human calculation.
Psalms 116:15 in the Original Language
Yaqar (יָקָר), 'precious' — costly, honored, held in high regard.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 116:15
What does Psalms 116:15 mean?
The death of God's faithful people has deep significance before the LORD.
What is the context of Psalms 116:15?
An affirmation of the value of saints' deaths before God.