Psalms 4:3 Meaning and Explanation
“But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the LORD will hear when I call unto him.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The psalmist expresses confidence that God has chosen him as his own and will answer his call.
The Context of Psalms 4:3
A turning point: from addressing enemies to reasserting trust in God's protective care.
What Does Psalms 4:3 Mean?
"The LORD hath set apart him that is godly for himself" declares a relationship of divine election and protection. To be set apart means marked as God's own, distinguished from the hostile world around the psalmist.
This separation guarantees a hearing: "the LORD will hear when I call unto him." The confidence rests not on the psalmist's strength but on his covenant relationship with God, who has already chosen to be his God.
Psalms 4:3 in the Original Language
chasid (חָסִיד), 'godly' — one marked by covenant loyalty and piety; the one whom God has set apart as his own.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 4:3
What does Psalms 4:3 mean?
The psalmist expresses confidence that God has chosen him as his own and will answer his call.
What is the context of Psalms 4:3?
A turning point: from addressing enemies to reasserting trust in God's protective care.