Psalms 91:13 Meaning and Explanation
“Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The terrors that once towered over us are brought low beneath the feet of the one God keeps.
What Does Psalms 91:13 Mean?
The picture turns fierce here, gathering up the most frightening creatures the ancient world knew. The lion stalks by sheer power, the adder strikes by hidden venom, and the dragon names something monstrous beyond ordinary fear. These are the predators that ruled the imagination, the open dangers and the lurking ones. Now the psalm sets the believer over them, treading and trampling them underfoot. The one who has made God a habitation is given a footing above the very things that used to loom largest, the threats turned harmless beneath the heel.
Scripture takes this image up and carries it to its end. The serpent first appears in Eden, and at the very beginning God promises One who will bruise its head (Genesis 3:15). Jesus is that One, and He told His followers He had given them power to tread on serpents (Luke 10:19), and Paul wrote that God would soon bruise Satan under their feet (Romans 16:20). The Christ who crushed the ancient enemy shares His victory with us, so the things that once seemed to rule us are already under His feet, and ours.
How to Apply Psalms 91:13 Today
The fears that once towered over us, whether open dangers or hidden ones, are not the final power in our lives. In Christ, who crushed the ancient enemy, even our deepest terrors are brought low. We can face what frightens us standing on the victory He has already won.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 91:13
What does Psalms 91:13 mean?
The terrors that once towered over us are brought low beneath the feet of the one God keeps.
How can I apply Psalms 91:13 today?
The fears that once towered over us, whether open dangers or hidden ones, are not the final power in our lives. In Christ, who crushed the ancient enemy, even our deepest terrors are brought low. We can face what frightens us standing on the victory He has already won.