Psalms 60:10 Meaning and Explanation
“Wilt not thou, O God, which hadst cast us off? and thou, O God, which didst not go out with our armies?”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The psalmist appeals to God to reverse His apparent absence from their military efforts.
The Context of Psalms 60:10
Return to the lament's core: the appeal for God to reverse His non-participation in the people's struggles.
What Does Psalms 60:10 Mean?
The appeal echoes the opening of the psalm, reminding God that He had cast off His people. The question expects a "yes" answer: God will now act, though He did not go out with earlier armies. This assumes God's withdrawal was temporary and tied to a condition or season.
Calling God twice—"thou, O God" twice—intensifies the plea and personalizes it. The psalmist is asking God to return to His role as the strength and guide of the nation's defense.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 60:10
What does Psalms 60:10 mean?
The psalmist appeals to God to reverse His apparent absence from their military efforts.
What is the context of Psalms 60:10?
Return to the lament's core: the appeal for God to reverse His non-participation in the people's struggles.