Psalms 66:16 Meaning and Explanation
“Come and hear, all ye that fear God, and I will declare what he hath done for my soul.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The psalmist invites the God-fearing to listen as he testifies about his deliverance.
The Context of Psalms 66:16
The speaker shifts from public praise to personal testimony, inviting believers to hear what God did for him.
What Does Psalms 66:16 Mean?
The speaker's personal experience now becomes public witness. He addresses the community of those who fear God—believers who will understand and appreciate the testimony. His invitation to come and hear mirrors the earlier call in verse 5, but now it is his own experience that forms the testimony.
What he hath done for my soul means the salvation and deliverance God worked in his life—not theoretical knowledge but lived experience. The psalmist is about to share how God answered his prayers and sustained him through trials.
Psalms 66:16 in the Original Language
fear (יָרֵא, yare) — to fear, reverence, show awe toward God.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 66:16
What does Psalms 66:16 mean?
The psalmist invites the God-fearing to listen as he testifies about his deliverance.
What is the context of Psalms 66:16?
The speaker shifts from public praise to personal testimony, inviting believers to hear what God did for him.