Psalms 34:20

Psalms 34:20 Meaning and Explanation

He keepeth all his bones: not one of them is broken.

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God preserves the righteous person from serious harm, keeping all their bones intact.

The Context of Psalms 34:20

A concrete image of God's protective care and completeness of deliverance.

What Does Psalms 34:20 Mean?

Bones represent the framework of the body, the strength and integrity of the whole person. To keep all bones unbroken is to preserve physical wholeness and vitality, even amid danger or illness.

This speaks to God's detailed care—not just preservation in general, but protection down to the specific parts of the body. Nothing escapes His watchfulness.

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What does Psalms 34:20 mean?

God preserves the righteous person from serious harm, keeping all their bones intact.

What is the context of Psalms 34:20?

A concrete image of God's protective care and completeness of deliverance.

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