Psalms 60:2 Meaning and Explanation
“Thou hast made the earth to tremble; thou hast broken it: heal the breaches thereof; for it shaketh.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →God has shaken the land, causing damage that only He can repair.
The Context of Psalms 60:2
Physical devastation follows spiritual abandonment: the land itself mirrors the state of the people.
What Does Psalms 60:2 Mean?
The image is one of cosmic or catastrophic upheaval—earthquakes, or metaphorical shaking from military defeat or national trauma. The earth trembles and breaks. The psalmist attributes this directly to God's action, not to chance or enemies alone.
The phrase "heal the breaches" moves from diagnosis to plea. The land is fractured and unstable; healing requires the same hand that caused the breaking. The ground still shakes, indicating ongoing distress.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 60:2
What does Psalms 60:2 mean?
God has shaken the land, causing damage that only He can repair.
What is the context of Psalms 60:2?
Physical devastation follows spiritual abandonment: the land itself mirrors the state of the people.