KING JAMES VERSION (KJV)
TRANSLATION, MEANING, CONTEXT
To get what Psalm 56:0 means based on its source text, scroll down or follow these links for the original scriptural meaning , biblical context and relative popularity.
“To the chief Musician upon Jonath-elem-rechokim, Michtam of David, when the Philistines took him in Gath.”
What does this verse really mean? Use this table to get a word-for-word translation of the original Hebrew Scripture. This shows the English words related to the source biblical texts along with brief definitions. Follow the buttons in the right-hand column for detailed definitions and verses that use the same root words. Use this reference information to gain deeper insight into the Bible and enrich your understanding. Information based on Strong's Exhaustive Concordance[1].
| KJV Verse | Original Hebrew | Meaning/ Definition This is a simplified translation of the original Hebrew word. Follow the buttons on the right to get more detail. | More Use the buttons below to get details on the Hebrew word and view related Bible verses that use the same root word. |
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| “To the chief Musician” | לַמְנַצֵּ֤חַ׀ | Properly, to glitter from afar, i.e., to be eminent (as a superintendent, especially of the Temple services and its music); to be permanent | chief Musician |
| “upon” | עַל | Above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications | upon |
| “Jonath-elem-rechokim,” | י֬וֹנַת | A dove (apparently from the warmth of their mating) | Jonathelemrechokim |
| “Michtam” | מִכְתָּ֑ם | An engraving, i.e., (technically) a poem | Michtam |
| “of David,” | לְדָוִ֣ד | David, the youngest son of Jesse | David |
| “when the Philistines” | פְלִשְׁתִּ֣ים | A Pelishtite or inhabitant of Pelesheth | Philistines |
| “took” | בֶּֽאֱחֹ֨ז | To seize (often with the accessory idea of holding in possession) | took |
| “him in Gath.” | בְּגַֽת׃ | Gath, a Philistine city | Gath |
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