Psalms 38:7
Psalms 38:7 Meaning and Explanation
“For my loins are filled with a loathsome disease: and there is no soundness in my flesh.”
King James Version (KJV)
Read this verse in context with translation switching:
Read Full Chapter →Physical disease fills the body; complete health is absent.
The Context of Psalms 38:7
The physical manifestation of spiritual and moral breakdown.
What Does Psalms 38:7 Mean?
The loins, center of strength and vitality, are occupied by a loathsome condition. The specificity of 'filled' suggests total invasion, not peripheral ailment but deeply rooted disorder.
The repetition of 'no soundness' (echoing verse 3) drives home that recovery is not partial healing but a complete absence of wholeness. The body testifies to the inner state.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 38:7
What does Psalms 38:7 mean?
Physical disease fills the body; complete health is absent.
What is the context of Psalms 38:7?
The physical manifestation of spiritual and moral breakdown.