Psalms 35:10 Meaning and Explanation
“All my bones shall say, LORD, who is like unto thee, which deliverest the poor from him that is too strong for him, yea, the poor and the needy from him that spoileth him?”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The psalmist celebrates God as the rescuer of the vulnerable against their oppressors.
The Context of Psalms 35:10
The psalmist ascends to a wider recognition of God's protective nature.
What Does Psalms 35:10 Mean?
The phrase 'all my bones' indicates wholehearted, embodied praise—every fiber of the psalmist's being will cry out in recognition of God's uniqueness. The rhetorical question 'who is like unto thee' affirms that God's power to rescue the vulnerable is unmatched among all powers.
The focus on the 'poor,' 'needy,' and 'spoiled' broadens the psalm's significance beyond David's personal plight to a statement of God's character: He stands against oppression and defends those who cannot defend themselves. This is a declaration of God's justice and compassion.
Psalms 35:10 in the Original Language
Deliverest (נִצַּל, natzal) — to snatch or rescue out of danger, emphasizing the urgency and completeness of God's intervention.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 35:10
What does Psalms 35:10 mean?
The psalmist celebrates God as the rescuer of the vulnerable against their oppressors.
What is the context of Psalms 35:10?
The psalmist ascends to a wider recognition of God's protective nature.