Psalms 60:7 Meaning and Explanation
“Gilead is mine, and Manasseh is mine; Ephraim also is the strength of mine head; Judah is my lawgiver;”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →God will grant the speaker possession of the Transjordanian and central territories as His share.
The Context of Psalms 60:7
Continuation of God's territorial promise: the specific lands that will be the speaker's portion.
What Does Psalms 60:7 Mean?
These are specific tribal and regional territories: Gilead (east of the Jordan), Manasseh (split between east and west of the Jordan), Ephraim (central highlands), and Judah (south). The listing claims them as a promised inheritance, each territory named as a possession and source of strength.
The varied roles given to each land (Ephraim as strength, Judah as lawgiver) emphasize their distinct value and function within the whole. This is not mere land-claim rhetoric but affirmation of ordered blessing.
Psalms 60:7 in the Original Language
nozeq (נֹזְקִי), 'strength of mine head'—lit. 'strength of my head'; referring to Ephraim as the crown or chief source of might and pride.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 60:7
What does Psalms 60:7 mean?
God will grant the speaker possession of the Transjordanian and central territories as His share.
What is the context of Psalms 60:7?
Continuation of God's territorial promise: the specific lands that will be the speaker's portion.