Psalms 140:2

Psalms 140:2 Meaning and Explanation

Which imagine mischiefs in their heart; continually are they gathered together for war.

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The enemies continuously plot harm and band together to wage conflict.

The Context of Psalms 140:2

Description of the enemies' character and their coordinated, ongoing hostility.

What Does Psalms 140:2 Mean?

The psalmist identifies what makes these adversaries dangerous: their internal intent to cause mischief and their organized, persistent behavior. The phrase 'imagine mischiefs in their heart' suggests deliberate, calculated wickedness rather than momentary anger. The word 'continually' emphasizes the relentless nature of their hostility.

The image of people gathered for war underscores both their number and their commitment to the conflict. This description helps justify the psalmist's urgent need for divine intervention against organized opposition.

Psalms 140:2 in the Original Language

zammu (זַמּוּ), 'imagine' — to plot, devise, or think out a scheme.

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What does Psalms 140:2 mean?

The enemies continuously plot harm and band together to wage conflict.

What is the context of Psalms 140:2?

Description of the enemies' character and their coordinated, ongoing hostility.

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