Psalms 89:26 Meaning and Explanation
“He shall cry unto me, Thou art my father, my God, and the rock of my salvation.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →David will call upon God with trust, addressing Him as Father, God, and the foundation of his deliverance.
The Context of Psalms 89:26
Showing David's response to God's covenant promise: intimate prayer and complete trust.
What Does Psalms 89:26 Mean?
David's cry addresses God in intimate, relational terms: Father conveys covenant relationship and care; God establishes divine identity and authority; rock symbolizes stability and trust. These three titles together express complete reliance and confidence.
The rock is where one stands firm, unmoved and secure. Calling God his rock of salvation means trusting that God is the immovable foundation on which his deliverance rests. This is not intellectual belief but a cry rooted in lived experience and tested trust.
Psalms 89:26 in the Original Language
sela (סֶלַע), 'rock' — literally a stone or cliff; metaphorically, strength, refuge, and stability; here symbolizing God as the unchanging foundation of salvation.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 89:26
What does Psalms 89:26 mean?
David will call upon God with trust, addressing Him as Father, God, and the foundation of his deliverance.
What is the context of Psalms 89:26?
Showing David's response to God's covenant promise: intimate prayer and complete trust.