Psalm 17:5
Old Testament • 5 words with Strong's data
"Hold up my goings in thy paths, that my footsteps slip not."
Word-by-Word Analysis
חָזַק
châzaq
to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restra...
אֹרַח
ʼôrach
a well-trodden road (literally or figuratively); also a caravan
עָקֵב
ʻâqêb
a heel (as protuberant); hence, a track; figuratively, the rear (of an army)
Key Terms in This Verse
עָקֵב ʻâqêb
a heel (as protuberant); hence, a track; figuratively, the rear (of an army)
Study H6119 →אֹרַח ʼôrach
a well-trodden road (literally or figuratively); also a caravan
Study H734 →חָזַק châzaq
to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restrain, conquer
Study H2388 →Cross References
Our heart is not turned back, neither have our steps declined from thy way;
Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.
He will keep the feet of his saints, and the wicked shall be silent in darkness; for by strength shall no man prevail.
For I said, Hear me, lest otherwise they should rejoice over me: when my foot slippeth, they magnify themselves against me.
Thou hast enlarged my steps under me, that my feet did not slip.
The LORD shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul.
He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber.
When I said, My foot slippeth; thy mercy, O LORD, held me up.
O LORD, I know that the way of man is not in himself: it is not in man that walketh to direct his steps.
My foot hath held his steps, his way have I kept, and not declined.
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