Psalms 77:7 Meaning and Explanation
“Will the Lord cast off for ever? and will he be favourable no more?”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The psalmist asks whether God has permanently rejected him.
The Context of Psalms 77:7
The psalmist voices his deepest fear of permanent rejection by God.
What Does Psalms 77:7 Mean?
'Will the Lord cast off for ever?' expresses the deepest fear: permanent abandonment by God. Cast off means to discard or reject, and the word 'for ever' intensifies the dread. This is not a moment of doubt but a question that cuts to the heart of faith—whether the present silence and absence signifies eternal severing.
'and will he be favourable no more?' presses the anxiety further. To be favorable is to show grace, mercy, and good will. The psalmist fears not merely that God is silent now but that God has withdrawn favor entirely, leaving no possibility of restoration. These rhetorical questions express the terror underlying the psalm, though asked rather than affirmed as truth.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 77:7
What does Psalms 77:7 mean?
The psalmist asks whether God has permanently rejected him.
What is the context of Psalms 77:7?
The psalmist voices his deepest fear of permanent rejection by God.