Psalms 27:5 Meaning and Explanation
“For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →God provides shelter and security during times of trouble, setting the psalmist on solid ground.
The Context of Psalms 27:5
How God protects: by providing hidden place of refuge and stable foundation.
What Does Psalms 27:5 Mean?
The doubled image of hiding — in His pavilion and in the secret of His tabernacle — emphasizes absolute concealment and safety. Both pavilion and tabernacle are sacred spaces, suggesting that God's own sanctuary becomes the psalmist's refuge. The language is concrete: a place to hide, a hidden place within a hidden place.
Being set on a rock represents firm, unmovable foundation. Rock suggests stability that cannot be shaken or shifted by enemies. The progression from hiding to being set up shows movement from defensive protection to secure positioning — God not only shelters but establishes.
Psalms 27:5 in the Original Language
Sukkah (סֻכָּה), 'pavilion' — a temporary shelter, yet in this context referring to God's protection as both intimate and encompassing.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 27:5
What does Psalms 27:5 mean?
God provides shelter and security during times of trouble, setting the psalmist on solid ground.
What is the context of Psalms 27:5?
How God protects: by providing hidden place of refuge and stable foundation.