Psalms 80:3 Meaning and Explanation
“Turn us again, O God, and cause thy face to shine; and we shall be saved.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The psalmist requests restoration and God's favorable presence as the path to deliverance.
The Context of Psalms 80:3
Statement of the prayer's central theme: restoration through God's grace.
What Does Psalms 80:3 Mean?
'Turn us again' expresses repentance and a desire to return to right relationship with God. The phrase carries the sense of both turning back (returning from exile or ruin) and being turned around (God's intervention to restore).
'Cause thy face to shine' is a constant refrain in this psalm. In Hebrew thought, God's face represents his attention, favor, and blessing. The promise that 'we shall be saved' links deliverance to receiving this favor.
Psalms 80:3 in the Original Language
Face (פָּנִים, panim) — literally the front-facing aspect, used metaphorically for God's attention and favor.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 80:3
What does Psalms 80:3 mean?
The psalmist requests restoration and God's favorable presence as the path to deliverance.
What is the context of Psalms 80:3?
Statement of the prayer's central theme: restoration through God's grace.