Psalms 66:13 Meaning and Explanation
“I will go into thy house with burnt offerings: I will pay thee my vows,”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The speaker vows to bring sacrifices and fulfill his pledges to God.
The Context of Psalms 66:13
The worshipper moves from testimony to personal response: he will bring sacrifices and keep his promises to God.
What Does Psalms 66:13 Mean?
The psalmist has rehearsed God's mighty deeds and his own delivery. Now, as the natural response, he resolves to enter God's house with burnt offerings—sacrifices that express complete dedication, holding nothing back. These are not compulsory duties but voluntary acts of gratitude.
Paying vows means fulfilling promises made, likely during the trials when the speaker cried out to God (mentioned in the following verses). These vows are solemn commitments made in faith and now being honored in gratitude.
Psalms 66:13 in the Original Language
burnt offerings (עוֹלָה, olah) — whole burnt offerings, in which the entire sacrifice is consumed by fire.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 66:13
What does Psalms 66:13 mean?
The speaker vows to bring sacrifices and fulfill his pledges to God.
What is the context of Psalms 66:13?
The worshipper moves from testimony to personal response: he will bring sacrifices and keep his promises to God.