Psalms 37:38 Meaning and Explanation
“But the transgressors shall be destroyed together: the end of the wicked shall be cut off.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The wicked will be destroyed entirely; their line and legacy will be severed.
The Context of Psalms 37:38
The total and collective destruction that awaits all who oppose God.
What Does Psalms 37:38 Mean?
'The transgressors shall be destroyed together' suggests not only individual destruction but collective erasure. The wicked are not isolated; they are part of a community opposed to God. They are destroyed together, their mutual opposition collapsing with them.
'The end of the wicked shall be cut off' echoes the recurring refrain: severance, removal, discontinuity. The wicked have no future. Their line ends; their legacy is cut off. This is the inverse of the righteous's eternal inheritance.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 37:38
What does Psalms 37:38 mean?
The wicked will be destroyed entirely; their line and legacy will be severed.
What is the context of Psalms 37:38?
The total and collective destruction that awaits all who oppose God.