Psalms 41:3 Meaning and Explanation
“The LORD will strengthen him upon the bed of languishing: thou wilt make all his bed in his sickness.”
King James Version (KJV)
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The Context of Psalms 41:3
Divine comfort reaches into personal, physical suffering.
What Does Psalms 41:3 Mean?
The image shifts to intimate, physical reality—illness so severe the person is bedridden and languishing. Even in this reduced state, God provides strength. 'Languishing' (דַלּוּת) describes weakness, and God counters with fortification.
Making 'all his bed in his sickness' is tender care language. God attends to the suffering person's condition, transforming the bed of affliction into a place of divine care. This combines divine power with personal, intimate attention.
Psalms 41:3 in the Original Language
dalal (דַלּוּת), 'languishing' — to be weak, faint, or wasted away.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 41:3
What does Psalms 41:3 mean?
God grants strength and comfort to the sick and bedridden.
What is the context of Psalms 41:3?
Divine comfort reaches into personal, physical suffering.