Psalm 27:1

Old Testament • 8 words with Strong's data

"The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?"

Word-by-Word Analysis

The

יְהֹוָה

Yᵉhôvâh

H3068

Jehovah, Jewish national name of God

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is my

אוֹר

ʼôwr

H216

illumination or (concrete) luminary (in every sense, including lightning, happiness, etc.)

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and my

יְשׁוּעָה

yᵉshûwʻâh

H3444

something saved, i.e. (abstractly) deliverance; hence, aid, victory, prosperity

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whom shall I

יָרֵא

yârêʼ

H3372

to fear; morally, to revere; caus. to frighten

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the

יְהֹוָה

Yᵉhôvâh

H3068

Jehovah, Jewish national name of God

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is the

כֹּחַ

kôach

H3581

vigor, literally (force, in a good or a bad sense) or figuratively (capacity, means, produce); also (from its hardiness) a large lizard

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of my

חַי

chay

H2416

alive; hence, raw (flesh); fresh (plant, water, year), strong; also (as noun, especially in the feminine singular and masculine plural) life (or livin...

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of whom shall I be

יָרֵא

yârêʼ

H3372

to fear; morally, to revere; caus. to frighten

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Key Terms in This Verse

salvation H3444

יְשׁוּעָה yᵉshûwʻâh

something saved, i.e. (abstractly) deliverance; hence, aid, victory, prosperity

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afraid H3372

יָרֵא yârêʼ

to fear; morally, to revere; caus. to frighten

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strength H3581

כֹּחַ kôach

vigor, literally (force, in a good or a bad sense) or figuratively (capacity, means, produce); also (from its hardiness) a large lizard

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light H216

אוֹר ʼôwr

illumination or (concrete) luminary (in every sense, including lightning, happiness, etc.)

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fear H3372

יָרֵא yârêʼ

to fear; morally, to revere; caus. to frighten

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life H2416

חַי chay

alive; hence, raw (flesh); fresh (plant, water, year), strong; also (as noun, especially in the feminine singular and masculine plural) life (or living thing), whether literally or figuratively

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LORD H3068

יְהֹוָה Yᵉhôvâh

Jehovah, Jewish national name of God

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LORD H3068

יְהֹוָה Yᵉhôvâh

Jehovah, Jewish national name of God

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Cross References

Hebrews 13:6 cross-reference

So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.

Psalm 118:6 cross-reference

The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?

Exodus 15:2 cross-reference

The LORD is my strength and song, and he is become my salvation: he is my God, and I will prepare him an habitation; my father’s God, and I will exalt him.

2 Corinthians 12:9 cross-reference

And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon m...

Psalm 84:11 cross-reference

For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.

Romans 8:31 cross-reference

What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?

John 8:12 cross-reference

Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.

Isaiah 12:2 cross-reference

Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.

Isaiah 61:10 cross-reference

I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh...

Psalm 18:28 cross-reference

For thou wilt light my candle: the LORD my God will enlighten my darkness.

Psalm 62:6 cross-reference

He only is my rock and my salvation: he is my defence; I shall not be moved.

Job 29:3 cross-reference

When his candle shined upon my head, and when by his light I walked through darkness;

Philippians 4:13 cross-reference

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Psalm 118:21 cross-reference

I will praise thee: for thou hast heard me, and art become my salvation.

Revelation 21:23 cross-reference

And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the Lamb is the light thereof.

Psalm 19:14 cross-reference

Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.

John 1:9 cross-reference

That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world.

Psalm 62:2 cross-reference

He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defence; I shall not be greatly moved.

Isaiah 2:5 cross-reference

O house of Jacob, come ye, and let us walk in the light of the LORD.

Malachi 4:2 cross-reference

But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings; and ye shall go forth, and grow up as calves of the stall.

Psalm 18:46 cross-reference

The LORD liveth; and blessed be my rock; and let the God of my salvation be exalted.

Psalm 11:1 cross-reference

In the LORD put I my trust: how say ye to my soul, Flee as a bird to your mountain?

Luke 2:30 cross-reference

For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,

Isaiah 45:24 cross-reference

Surely, shall one say, in the LORD have I righteousness and strength: even to him shall men come; and all that are incensed against him shall be ashamed.

Psalm 3:8 cross-reference

Salvation belongeth unto the LORD: thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah.

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