Psalms 71:23 Meaning and Explanation
“My lips shall greatly rejoice when I sing unto thee; and my soul, which thou hast redeemed.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The psalmist and his whole being will rejoice in singing praise to God.
The Context of Psalms 71:23
The psalmist anticipates rejoicing in song, grounded in redemption.
What Does Psalms 71:23 Mean?
Joy overflows from the lips in song; the soul itself joins in celebration. The phrase 'thou hast redeemed' (ransomed, freed) affirms that God has already acted to secure the psalmist. The tense is important—not 'will redeem' but 'hast redeemed'—emphasizing accomplished salvation.
This verse unites body and spirit in joy: lips, voice, and soul all participate in rejoicing. The redemption that the psalmist has experienced is the ground of this joy, making it neither naive nor temporary but rooted in real transformation.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 71:23
What does Psalms 71:23 mean?
The psalmist and his whole being will rejoice in singing praise to God.
What is the context of Psalms 71:23?
The psalmist anticipates rejoicing in song, grounded in redemption.