Psalms 22:30
What does Psalms 22:30 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 22:30 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Psalms 22:30 means
The psalm concludes with a prophetic vision of an enduring legacy of worship. A future generation, a "seed," will arise to serve the Lord, carrying forward the proclamation of His saving work. The message of the Lord will be faithfully transmitted from one generation to the next, ensuring that God's name and deeds are never forgotten. This speaks to the lasting impact of the suffering servant's deliverance.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000A seed shall serve him; It shall be told of the Lord unto the next generation.
KJV
King James Version · 1611A seed shall serve him; it shall be accounted to the Lord for a generation.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901A seed shall serve him; It shall be told of the Lord unto the next generation.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949A seed will be his servant; the doings of the Lord will be made clear to the generation which comes after.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862A seed doth serve Him, It is declared of the Lord to the generation.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Not available in this translation
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890A seed shall serve him; it shall be accounted to the Lord for a generation.
Context
This verse introduces the concept of an enduring legacy, shifting from the immediate global worship in verses 27-29 to future generations. This focus on a continuing "seed" serving the Lord ensures that God's redemptive work will not be a singular event but will have a lasting, trans-generational impact. This sets the stage for the final declaration of God's accomplished work, which will be told to this future people.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 14:5
There were they in great fear; For God is in the generation of the righteous.
- Hebrews 2:13
And again, I will put my trust in him. And again, Behold, I and the children whom God hath given me.
- Psalms 73:15
If I had said, I will speak thus; Behold, I had dealt treacherously with the generation of thy children.
- Matthew 3:9
and think not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham.
- 1 Peter 2:9
But ye are an elect race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, that ye may show forth the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:
- Galatians 3:26
For ye are all sons of God, through faith, in Christ Jesus.
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