Psalms 22:31 Meaning and Explanation
“They shall come, and shall declare his righteousness unto a people that shall be born, that he hath done this.”
King James Version (KJV)
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The Context of Psalms 22:31
Future proclamation of God's righteous deliverance to all generations.
What Does Psalms 22:31 Mean?
The psalm concludes by securing the future testimony. 'They shall come, and shall declare'—those yet unborn will tell the story of God's righteousness and deliverance. 'Unto a people that shall be born'—to generations after them, an endless chain of witness. 'That he hath done this'—the proclamation will be concrete: God acted, God saved, God proved His righteousness through the deliverance of the afflicted.
This final verse makes the psalmist's ordeal eternal testimony. Every retelling of this psalm, every future sufferer who finds in it hope and proof that God hears and saves, fulfills this promise. The psalm itself becomes the vehicle through which God's righteousness is declared to all generations. The story does not end in the psalmist's grave but continues forward through time.
Psalms 22:31 in the Original Language
tsedaqah (צְדָקָה), 'righteousness' — God's justice, faithfulness, and covenant-keeping; here demonstrated through salvation.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 22:31
What does Psalms 22:31 mean?
Future generations will declare God's righteousness and the salvation He has accomplished.
What is the context of Psalms 22:31?
Future proclamation of God's righteous deliverance to all generations.