Psalm 71:9
Old Testament • 7 words with Strong's data
"Cast me not off in the time of old age; forsake me not when my strength faileth."
Word-by-Word Analysis
שָׁלַךְ
shâlak
to throw out, down or away (literally or figuratively)
עֵת
ʻêth
time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc.
בֵּן
bên
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or ...
חֶלֶד
cheled
life (as a fleeting portion of time); hence, the world (as transient)
עָזַב
ʻâzab
to loosen, i.e. relinquish, permit, etc.
כֹּחַ
kôach
vigor, literally (force, in a good or a bad sense) or figuratively (capacity, means, produce); also (from its hardiness) a large lizard
גָּעַל
gâʻal
to detest; by implication, to reject
Key Terms in This Verse
חֶלֶד cheled
life (as a fleeting portion of time); hence, the world (as transient)
Study H2465 →כֹּחַ kôach
vigor, literally (force, in a good or a bad sense) or figuratively (capacity, means, produce); also (from its hardiness) a large lizard
Study H3581 →בֵּן bên
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like father or brother), etc.)
Study H1121 →Cross References
For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against th...
And even to your old age I am he; and even to hoar hairs will I carry you: I have made, and I will bear; even I will carry, and will deliver you.
Now also when I am old and greyheaded, O God, forsake me not; until I have shewed thy strength unto this generation, and thy power to every one that is to come.
The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if by reason of strength they be fourscore years, yet is their strength labour and sorrow; for it is soon cut off, and we fly away.
My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.
And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve me unto his heavenly kingdom: to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
I am this day fourscore years old: and can I discern between good and evil? can thy servant taste what I eat or what I drink? can I hear any more the voice of singing men and singing women? wherefore ...
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