Psalms 71:5 Meaning and Explanation
“For thou art my hope, O Lord GOD: thou art my trust from my youth.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The psalmist affirms that his hope and trust in God is not new but rooted in lifelong faith.
The Context of Psalms 71:5
The psalmist recalls his lifelong pattern of relying on God.
What Does Psalms 71:5 Mean?
'From my youth' grounds the prayer in history—this is not sudden desperation but continuation of a pattern. The psalmist has learned to trust God over time, and that history becomes evidence that God is reliable. Hope (tikvah) means both expectation and rope—a strong anchor.
By invoking his own testimony, the speaker reinforces both his commitment and God's track record. He is not beginning to trust but returning to trust, reminding himself of what he has already learned through experience.
Psalms 71:5 in the Original Language
tikvah (תִּקְוָה), 'hope' — expectation or rope, a strong anchoring of trust.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 71:5
What does Psalms 71:5 mean?
The psalmist affirms that his hope and trust in God is not new but rooted in lifelong faith.
What is the context of Psalms 71:5?
The psalmist recalls his lifelong pattern of relying on God.