Psalms 83:10 Meaning and Explanation
“Which perished at Endor: they became as dung for the earth.”
King James Version (KJV)
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The Context of Psalms 83:10
Illustration of how thoroughly past enemies were destroyed.
What Does Psalms 83:10 Mean?
Perished at Endor refers to Sisera's army being routed and killed at that location. Became as dung shows the degradation of defeat: bodies unburied, decomposing, returning to earth. This is the opposite of honorable burial and lasting memory. It shows how completely God can overturn the plans of the mighty.
Dung returning to earth is a powerful image of humiliation and dissolution. The psalmist does not shy from asking for the enemies' destruction. This prayer arises in genuine danger and asks God to ensure that evil plots against His people fail absolutely.
Psalms 83:10 in the Original Language
tzoan (צוֹאָן), 'dung' — excrement or refuse, the ultimate symbol of debasement.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 83:10
What does Psalms 83:10 mean?
Those enemies were destroyed utterly; their bodies lay unburied, returned to dust.
What is the context of Psalms 83:10?
Illustration of how thoroughly past enemies were destroyed.