Psalms 83:2

Arabic 2016 (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)

أعْدَاؤُكَ الَّذِينَ يُبغِضُونَكَ مُتَغَطرِسُونَ، يُقَعْقِعُونَ بِسُيُوفِهِمْ.

What Does This Mean?

This verse tells us that the enemies of God are causing trouble and are feeling confident. The speaker is likely one of God's followers asking for help against these enemies. The key message is about the threat from those who oppose God's will.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're playing a game, and some kids who don't like you are making a big fuss to try to stop you from winning. This verse is like that, but for God. It's saying that people who don't like God are trying to cause problems.

Historical Background

Psalm 83 was written by an unknown author, possibly Asaph, during a time when Israel faced threats from neighboring nations. The psalm is a plea for God to intervene against those who seek to destroy God's people.

Living It Out Today

Imagine you're facing a bully at school who's feeling confident and is trying to make your life difficult. This verse reminds you to look to God for help and to remember that God sees and knows about the trouble you're in.

Topics

• faith
• enemies
• prayer
• intervention
• hope
• conflict

Related Verses

• Jeremiah 49:1
• Ezekiel 25:12
• Psalms 80:12
• Matthew 24:6
• Revelation 12:12

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'they that hate thee have lifted up the head' mean?

It means that those who dislike or oppose God are feeling confident and are raising their heads, symbolizing their arrogance and defiance against God.

Who wrote Psalm 83?

The author of Psalm 83 is unknown, but some scholars believe it might have been written by Asaph, a composer of many psalms.

What kind of enemies does this verse refer to?

The verse refers to enemies of God and His people. These could be nations or individuals who oppose God’s will and seek to harm God’s people.

How can one apply this verse in their life?

One can apply this verse by praying to God for help when facing difficulties from those who oppose or harm them, trusting that God sees and will act.