Psalms 69:8 Meaning and Explanation
“I am become a stranger unto my brethren, and an alien unto my mother's children.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Isolation extends even to family—the psalmist is estranged from his own flesh and blood.
The Context of Psalms 69:8
Deepening isolation: from enemies, from God's apparent distance, and now from family.
What Does Psalms 69:8 Mean?
Family bonds are the most fundamental relationship, yet they have been severed or strained. The psalmist is a stranger to his brethren and an alien to his mother's children—the same people from whom he should naturally expect support and belonging.
This estrangement suggests either that family has rejected him due to his commitment to God, or that his suffering has widened the distance between him and those closest to him. Either way, he faces his crisis without familial comfort.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 69:8
What does Psalms 69:8 mean?
Isolation extends even to family—the psalmist is estranged from his own flesh and blood.
What is the context of Psalms 69:8?
Deepening isolation: from enemies, from God's apparent distance, and now from family.