Psalms 30:8 Meaning and Explanation
“I cried to thee, O LORD; and unto the LORD I made supplication.”
King James Version (KJV)
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The Context of Psalms 30:8
The response to divine hiding—urgent prayer and pleading.
What Does Psalms 30:8 Mean?
When distress came, the psalmist's response was not despair or accusation, but prayer. He cried out and made supplication—both verbs emphasize the urgency and earnestness of his appeal. Supplication (techinnah) is prayer born of felt need, a request arising from weakness and dependence.
This verse marks the turning point in the psalm's narrative. The distress of verse 7 prompted not complaint but petition. The psalmist returned to the God who had hidden His face, appealing to Him for mercy. This act of crying out becomes the bridge between trouble and restoration.
Psalms 30:8 in the Original Language
supplication (תְּחִנָּה techinnah) — earnest prayer, plea for mercy
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 30:8
What does Psalms 30:8 mean?
The psalmist prayed earnestly to God during his distress.
What is the context of Psalms 30:8?
The response to divine hiding—urgent prayer and pleading.