KING JAMES VERSION (KJV)
TRANSLATION, MEANING, CONTEXT
To get what Psalm 60:3 means based on its source text, scroll down or follow these links for the original scriptural meaning , biblical context and relative popularity.
“Thou hast shewed thy people hard things: thou hast made us to drink the wine of astonishment.”
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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| “Thou hast shewed” | הִרְאִ֣יתָ | To see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative) | shewed |
| “thy people” | עַמְּךָ֣ | A people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock | people |
| “hard things:” | קָשָׁ֑ה | Severe (in various applications) | hard things |
| “thou hast made us to drink” | הִ֝שְׁקִיתָ֗נוּ | To quaff, i.e., (causatively) to irrigate or furnish a potion to | made drink |
| “the wine” | יַ֣יִן | Wine (as fermented); by implication, intoxication | wine |
| “of astonishment.” | תַּרְעֵלָֽה׃ | Reeling | astonishment |
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1 O God, thou hast cast us off, thou hast scattered us, thou hast been displeased; O turn thyself to us again.
2 Thou hast made the earth to tremble; thou hast broken it: heal the breaches thereof; for it shaketh.
3 Thou hast shewed thy people hard things: thou hast made us to drink the wine of astonishment.
4 Thou hast given a banner to them that fear thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth. Selah.
5 That thy beloved may be delivered; save with thy right hand, and hear me.
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