Psalms 22:9 Meaning and Explanation
“But thou art he that took me out of the womb: thou didst make me hope when I was upon my mother's breasts.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →God created the psalmist and instilled hope in infancy.
The Context of Psalms 22:9
The psalmist recalls God's foundational care from birth.
What Does Psalms 22:9 Mean?
Another turn: 'But thou art he.' The psalmist responds to the mockers' taunt by recalling God's foundational care. God brought them from the womb—that first act of creation and care. God made them a being capable of hope, even at the breast, dependent and vulnerable. This speaks to the depth of God's knowledge and intention: from the beginning, the psalmist was made to hope.
The appeal is profound: if God created them to be a creature of hope, how can that creation now be abandoned? The bond between creator and created, traced from infancy, forms an argument for God's continued presence and care. The psalmist is not a random sufferer but someone divinely known from birth.
Psalms 22:9 in the Original Language
qavah (קָוָה), 'hope' — to wait for, to trust with expectation; here instilled as part of the psalmist's created nature.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 22:9
What does Psalms 22:9 mean?
God created the psalmist and instilled hope in infancy.
What is the context of Psalms 22:9?
The psalmist recalls God's foundational care from birth.