Psalms 125:2 Meaning and Explanation
“As the mountains are round about Jerusalem, so the LORD is round about his people from henceforth even for ever.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →God surrounds His people with protection as the mountains encircle Jerusalem.
The Context of Psalms 125:2
Continuing the image of security, now extending it from the land to the people themselves.
What Does Psalms 125:2 Mean?
The mountains around Jerusalem created natural defense and provided a visual reminder of encirclement by something larger and stronger than any individual threat. This geographical reality becomes the image for God's encompassing presence and care over His covenant people.
The encirclement is not temporary or conditional—it is promised 'from henceforth even for ever.' God's protective presence surrounds the people on all sides, from the present moment throughout eternity, leaving no opening for danger.
Psalms 125:2 in the Original Language
sâbab (סָבַב), 'round about' — to encircle, to turn around, to surround completely.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 125:2
What does Psalms 125:2 mean?
God surrounds His people with protection as the mountains encircle Jerusalem.
What is the context of Psalms 125:2?
Continuing the image of security, now extending it from the land to the people themselves.