Psalms 64:7 Meaning and Explanation
“But God shall shoot at them with an arrow; suddenly shall they be wounded.”
King James Version (KJV)
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The Context of Psalms 64:7
God acts suddenly against the enemies, using their own weapon-pattern against them.
What Does Psalms 64:7 Mean?
The turn comes with but God. After verses describing the enemies' weapons and plots, the psalm asserts God's swift action. He shoots at them with an arrow—using the very weapon-image the enemies employed, but with divine power and aim. His wound is sudden, mirroring their sudden attacks on the innocent.
This inversion of power is crucial: the psalmist does not seek revenge himself but places judgment in God's hands. God's timing is swift, defeating the enemies' expectation that their hidden plots will succeed. The psalmist's confidence rests entirely on God's justice.
Psalms 64:7 in the Original Language
chetz (חֵץ), 'arrow'—the tool of sudden, aimed violence; now wielded by God against the wicked.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 64:7
What does Psalms 64:7 mean?
God's judgment strikes the enemies suddenly, turning their own weapon-pattern back upon them.
What is the context of Psalms 64:7?
God acts suddenly against the enemies, using their own weapon-pattern against them.