Psalms 61:5

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

For thou, O God, hast heard{H8804)} my vows: thou hast given{H8804)} me the heritage of those that fear thy name.

Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

אָג֣וּרָה בְ֭אָהָלְךָ עוֹלָמִ֑ים אֶֽחֱסֶ֨ה בְסֵ֖תֶר כְּנָפֶ֣יךָ סֶּֽלָה׃

Transliteration

ʾāgûrāh in-ʾohālḵā ʿôlāmîm ʾeḥĕseh in-sēter kənāpeḵā selāh

Grammar Details

*ʾāgûrāh*: verb, cohortative, 1st person singular - let me dwell/may I sojourn
*ʾohālḵā*: noun, masculine, singular with 2nd person masculine singular possessive suffix and prefixed preposition bet - in your tent
*ʿôlāmîm*: noun, masculine, plural - ages/forever
*ʾeḥĕseh*: verb, imperfect cohortative, 1st person singular - let me take refuge
*sēter*: noun, masculine, singular construct with prefixed preposition bet - in the hiding place of/in the shelter of
*kənāpeḵā*: noun, feminine, dual with 2nd person masculine singular possessive suffix - your wings
*selāh*: musical or liturgical notation

Word Meanings

*ʾāgûrāh*: let me dwell/may I sojourn/let me abide
*ʿôlāmîm*: ages/forever/perpetually
*sēter*: hiding place/shelter/covering/protection
*selāh*: musical pause/musical interlude/lift up (uncertain meaning)

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About this Translation

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

Formal EquivalenceSource: King James VersionBest for: Original-language word studies

🎯 Translation Approach

Classic King James Version text presented with Strong's numbering to link English words to their underlying Hebrew and Greek terms. Prioritizes literal/formal correspondence while enabling original-language word study.

Word-for-word

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Readability

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💎 Distinctive Features

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KJV text basis: Employs the classic King James Version wording known for formal equivalence and literary style.
Study-focused layout: Optimized for research and analysis, prioritizing lexical access over uninterrupted readability.
Concordance compatibility: Strong's numbers map to widely available concordances and lexicons for deeper study.

✅ Strengths

Strong linkage to original Hebrew/Greek via Strong's numbers
High concordance with source wording
Well-suited for in-depth word studies and exegesis
Widely recognized and referenced KJV text

⚠️ Considerations

Archaic language can be difficult for modern readers
Reference numbers can disrupt continuous reading
Less suitable for public or devotional reading compared to modern translations

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Referenced Verses

Ps 56:12 : 12 Thy vows are upon me, O God: I will render{H8762)} praises unto thee.
Ps 65:1 : 1 To the chief Musician{H8764)}, A Psalm and Song of David. Praise waiteth for thee, O God, in Sion: and unto thee shall the vow be performed{H8792)}.
Ps 66:19 : 19 But verily God hath heard{H8804)} me; he hath attended{H8689)} to the voice of my prayer.
Ps 86:11 : 11 Teach{H8685)} me thy way, O LORD; I will walk{H8762)} in thy truth: unite{H8761)} my heart to fear{H8800)} thy name.
Ps 115:13 : 13 He will bless them that fear the LORD, both small and great.
Mal 3:16-18 : 16 Then they that feared the LORD spake often one to another: and the LORD hearkened, and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared the LORD, and that thought upon his name. 17 And they shall be mine, saith the LORD of hosts, in that day when I make up my jewels; and I will spare them, as a man spareth his own son that serveth him. 18 Then shall ye return, and discern between the righteous and the wicked, between him that serveth God and him that serveth him not.
Acts 10:35 : 35 But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him.
Ps 16:5-6 : 5 The LORD is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot. 6 The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage.

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