PSALM 22:6

KING JAMES VERSION (KJV)

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“But I am a worm, and no man; a reproach of men, and despised of the people.”

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Psalm 22:6 Translation & Meaning

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But I וְאָנֹכִ֣י I But I
am (No Hebrew definition. English implied.)
a worm, תוֹלַ֣עַת A maggot (as voracious); specifically (often with ellipsis of H8144) the crimson-grub, but used only (in this connection) of the color from it, and cloths dyed therewith worm
and no וְלֹא Not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles no
man; אִ֑ישׁ A man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation) man
a reproach חֶרְפַּ֥ת Contumely, disgrace, the pudenda reproach
of men, אָ֝דָ֗ם Ruddy i.e., a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.) men
and despised וּבְז֥וּי To disesteem despised
of the people. עָֽם׃ A people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock people

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  • 4  Our fathers trusted in thee: they trusted, and thou didst deliver them.

  • 5  They cried unto thee, and were delivered: they trusted in thee, and were not confounded.

  • 6  But I am a worm, and no man; a reproach of men, and despised of the people.

  • 7  All they that see me laugh me to scorn: they shoot out the lip, they shake the head, saying,

  • 8  He trusted on the Lord that he would deliver him: let him deliver him, seeing he delighted in him.



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