Psalms 75:5 Meaning and Explanation
“Lift not up your horn on high: speak not with a stiff neck.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →A continued appeal to abandon pride and submit to God's authority.
The Context of Psalms 75:5
Expansion of the warning against arrogance and stubborn defiance.
What Does Psalms 75:5 Mean?
This verse elaborates the warning by pairing two expressions of arrogance: lifting the horn high and speaking with a stiff neck. Both images convey defiance and refusal to bow. The repetition underscores how thoroughly the wicked resist submission to God's will.
The command addresses the physical and vocal expression of pride. A stiff neck symbolizes stubborn refusal to turn toward God or acknowledge His authority. The psalmist urges a complete reorientation: lowering the horn and bending the neck in humility.
Psalms 75:5 in the Original Language
'stiff neck' (קָשׁוֹ עֹרֶף, qashot oref) — hard, stubborn neck; a metaphor for inflexible resistance to God's will.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 75:5
What does Psalms 75:5 mean?
A continued appeal to abandon pride and submit to God's authority.
What is the context of Psalms 75:5?
Expansion of the warning against arrogance and stubborn defiance.