Psalms 79:3 Meaning and Explanation
“Their blood have they shed like water round about Jerusalem; and there was none to bury them.”
King James Version (KJV)
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The Context of Psalms 79:3
Emphasizing the scale of death and the inability to perform proper burial rites.
What Does Psalms 79:3 Mean?
The image of blood shed 'like water' emphasizes both the massive scale of loss and the casual indifference of the invaders to human life. The comparison suggests a flood of violence, pointing to the enormity of the catastrophe that has befallen Jerusalem and its people.
The second phrase—'and there was none to bury them'—suggests either that survivors are too few to manage burials, or that the enemy has prevented proper burial rites. This compounds the tragedy: not only massive death, but denial of the dignity of burial and mourning.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 79:3
What does Psalms 79:3 mean?
Blood has been spilled in great quantity, and no one remains to give proper burial.
What is the context of Psalms 79:3?
Emphasizing the scale of death and the inability to perform proper burial rites.