Psalms 121:2
What does Psalms 121:2 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 121:2 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Psalms 121:2 means
The answer to the psalmist's initial question is immediately and unequivocally given: help comes from Jehovah. The source of this help is further clarified by His identity as the Creator of heaven and earth. This emphasizes His supreme power and authority over all things, making Him perfectly capable of providing any necessary assistance. If He created the entire universe, then no challenge or danger is too great for Him to overcome on behalf of those who trust in Him. This declaration provides a solid foundation for the trust expressed throughout the psalm.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000My helpcomethfrom Jehovah, Who made heaven and earth.
KJV
King James Version · 1611My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901My helpcomethfrom Jehovah, Who made heaven and earth.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Your help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862My help <FI>is<Fi> from Jehovah, maker of heaven and earth,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Our feet were standing in thy courts, O Jerusalem.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890My help [cometh] from Jehovah, who made the heavens and the earth.
Context
Following the question posed in verse 1, this verse provides the immediate, definitive answer, shifting the focus from human uncertainty to divine certainty. It grounds the expectation of help in the Creator's omnipotence. This declaration then serves as the bedrock for the ensuing assurances of God's constant and vigilant care that are elaborated in the verses to follow, establishing the theme of God's comprehensive protection.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 124:8
Our help is in the name of Jehovah, Who made heaven and earth.
- Psalms 146:5
Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, Whose hope is in Jehovah his God:
- Hebrews 13:6
So that with good courage we say, The Lord is my helper; I will not fear: What shall man do unto me?
- Isaiah 40:28
Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard? The everlasting God, Jehovah, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary; there is no searching of his understanding.
- Psalms 115:15
Blessed are ye of Jehovah, Who made heaven and earth.
- Psalms 46:1
God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble.
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