Psalms 50:5 Meaning and Explanation
“Gather my saints together unto me; those that have made a covenant with me by sacrifice.”
King James Version (KJV)
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The Context of Psalms 50:5
God assembles His covenanted people for His judicial pronouncement.
What Does Psalms 50:5 Mean?
The psalm shifts to direct address: God gathers His saints—those set apart as His own. The covenant made by sacrifice refers to the sacrificial system instituted by God, where people approach Him through offerings. This is not a random group but those formally bound to God through agreed sacrifice.
These are the people who belong to God by covenant arrangement. They are called to gather and witness God's judicial speech. The use of saints (those set apart) and the specific mention of covenant sacrifice emphasize that this judgment addresses those in a special relationship with God.
Psalms 50:5 in the Original Language
saints (חֲסִידַיָּ) — those set apart in covenant loyalty to God, marked by devotion and belonging.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 50:5
What does Psalms 50:5 mean?
God calls together His covenant people, whose relationship with Him was established through sacrifice.
What is the context of Psalms 50:5?
God assembles His covenanted people for His judicial pronouncement.