Psalms 6:2 Meaning and Explanation
“Have mercy upon me, O LORD; for I am weak: O LORD, heal me; for my bones are vexed.”
King James Version (KJV)
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The Context of Psalms 6:2
The source of anguish: physical weakness and bodily pain.
What Does Psalms 6:2 Mean?
The psalmist describes illness so severe that bones—the seat of strength in Hebrew thought—are troubled or afflicted. The doubling of the divine name ('O LORD') and the parallel structure (weak/heal, vexed) emphasize both the intensity of suffering and the intensity of longing for relief.
Physical and spiritual health were understood as intertwined. Bone disease could represent total bodily weakness, leprosy, or profound emotional distress manifesting physically. The appeal for healing goes beyond symptom relief to restored wholeness.
Psalms 6:2 in the Original Language
vexed (נִשְׁמַר, nishmár) — troubled, disturbed; carries the sense of being shaken or unquiet.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 6:2
What does Psalms 6:2 mean?
Heal me from deep physical suffering.
What is the context of Psalms 6:2?
The source of anguish: physical weakness and bodily pain.