Psalms - Chapter 83

Psalms 83.1 Keep not thou silence, O God: hold not thy peace, and be not still, O God. Psalms 83.2 For, lo, thine enemies make a tumult: and they that hate thee have lifted up the head. Psalms 83.3 They have taken crafty counsel against thy people, and consulted against thy hidden ones. Psalms 83.4 They have said, Come, and let us cut them off from being a nation; that the name of Israel may be no more in remembrance. Psalms 83.5 For they have consulted together with one consent: they are confederate against thee: Psalms 83.6 The tabernacles of Edom, and the Ishmaelites; of Moab, and the Hagarenes; Psalms 83.7 Gebal, and Ammon, and Amalek; the Philistines with the inhabitants of Tyre; Psalms 83.8 Assur also is joined with them: they have holpen the children of Lot. Selah. Psalms 83.9 Do unto them as unto the Midianites; as to Sisera, as to Jabin, at the brook of Kison: Psalms 83.10 Which perished at Endor: they became as dung for the earth. Psalms 83.11 Make their nobles like Oreb, and like Zeeb: yea, all their princes as Zebah, and as Zalmunna: Psalms 83.12 Who said, Let us take to ourselves the houses of God in possession. Psalms 83.13 O my God, make them like a wheel; as the stubble before the wind. Psalms 83.14 As the fire burneth a wood, and as the flame setteth the mountains on fire; Psalms 83.15 So persecute them with thy tempest, and make them afraid with thy storm. Psalms 83.16 Fill their faces with shame; that they may seek thy name, O LORD. Psalms 83.17 Let them be confounded and troubled for ever; yea, let them be put to shame, and perish: Psalms 83.18 That men may know that thou, whose name alone is JEHOVAH, art the most high over all the earth.

Psalms : Chapter 83

Reflection on Psalm 83 Psalm 83 presents itself as an urgent prayer to God in the face of threats facing the nations. How do God's people respond to hostility and oppression? This intense psalm expresses the psalmist's anguish in the face of enemies conspiring against Israel, while also appealing to divine intervention. Through its verses, the text reveals the psalmist's deep confidence in God's justice and power to defend his people. Central Themes of Psalm 83 Major themes such as God's sovereignty over the nations and the pursuit of His glory are at the heart of this prayer. Psalm 83 invites us to transform our fear into faith by turning to God in prayer. We invite you to meditate on five biblical passages that resonate with the themes of this fervent psalm.

Biblical passages that resonate with Psalm 83

2 Chronicles 20:1-4

"After this, the Moabites and the Ammonites, along with some of the Meunites, went out to fight against Jehoshaphat. [...] Alarmed, Jehoshaphat decided to consult the Lord and proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah."

This historical account illustrates the type of threat and answer to prayer described in Psalm 83. It shows how God's people, in the face of adversity, turned to Him in faith.

Nehemiah 4:7-9

"But when Sanballat, Tobiah, the Arabs, the Ammonites, and the men of Ashdod heard that the repairs to the walls of Jerusalem had progressed and that the breaches had been closed, they became furious. They all planned to attack Jerusalem and sow confusion. But we pray to our God and set guards day and night to protect us from it."

This passage reflects the conspiracy of neighboring nations against Israel, similar to the situation described in Psalm 83.

Ezekiel 38:10-12

"This is what What does the Sovereign Lord say? On that day, evil plans will come to you, and you will plot evil. You will say, "I will attack a land of unwalled cities; I will attack a peaceful people who live in heedlessness. [...] I will plunder, plunder, and attack the repopulated ruins and a people gathered from the nations."

This prophecy concerning Gog echoes the conspiracies mentioned in Psalm 83, highlighting the spiritual struggle that God's people must face.

Romans 1:30

"They are slanderers, enemies of God, insolent, arrogant, and presumptuous; they devise ways to do evil; they disobey their parents ;"

This verse describes characteristics similar to those of the enemies mentioned in Psalm 83, reminding us of the nature of the opposition God's people may encounter.

Revelation 16:14

"These are spirits of demons, performing miraculous signs; they go out to the kings of the whole world to gather them to the battle of the great day of God Almighty."

This passage evokes the idea of ​​a coalition of nations against God, similar to that described in Psalm 83, and calls us to remain vigilant in prayer.

As we meditate on these verses, may we find the strength to face challenges, maintaining our confidence in the power and righteousness of our God.