Psalms 7:13 Meaning and Explanation
“He hath also prepared for him the instruments of death; he ordaineth his arrows against the persecutors.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →God has made instruments of death and directed His arrows against those who persecute the innocent.
The Context of Psalms 7:13
God's judgment reaches the persecutors specifically.
What Does Psalms 7:13 Mean?
David sees God actively fashioning the means of judgment against his persecutors. The specific targeting of arrows shows that God's justice is precise—it reaches those who specifically hunt and harm the innocent.
God does not strike randomly but with full knowledge of who the guilty parties are. His judgment comes against those who have actively and deliberately persecuted others.
Psalms 7:13 in the Original Language
arrows (חִצִּים, chitzim) — piercing weapons; God's words or acts of judgment that strike with accuracy.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 7:13
What does Psalms 7:13 mean?
God has made instruments of death and directed His arrows against those who persecute the innocent.
What is the context of Psalms 7:13?
God's judgment reaches the persecutors specifically.