Psalms 9:5 Meaning and Explanation
“Thou hast rebuked the heathen, thou hast destroyed the wicked, thou hast put out their name for ever and ever.”
King James Version (KJV)
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The Context of Psalms 9:5
God's judgment against the ungodly and the wicked.
What Does Psalms 9:5 Mean?
God's rebuke of the heathen—those who do not acknowledge Him—and destruction of the wicked is active and complete. 'Heathen' here means those outside covenant relation with God; 'wicked' are those who knowingly rebel against His law.
To 'put out their name for ever and ever' is the ultimate erasure. In biblical thought, being 'cut off' and having one's name forgotten was the deepest shame. It suggests permanent separation from God's people and blessing.
Psalms 9:5 in the Original Language
put out their name (מָחָה, machah) — to erase, blot out, or obliterate; the idea is complete removal from memory and existence.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 9:5
What does Psalms 9:5 mean?
God rebukes, destroys, and eternally erases the wicked and ungodly.
What is the context of Psalms 9:5?
God's judgment against the ungodly and the wicked.