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Ps 3:1-8.
英語原文
Ps 3:1-8.
For the historical occasion mentioned, compare
2Sa 15:1-17:29.
David, in the midst of great distress, with filial confidence, implores God's aid, and, anticipating relief, offers praise.
1. Lord . . . increased--The extent of the rebellion
(2Sa 15:13) surprises and grieves him.
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2. 論我的靈魂——即「論我」(參
詩 25:3)。
這種「靈魂」的用法很常見;也許是因視靈魂為人的主要部分而起。
沒有...幫助——被祂棄絕。對敬虔人這是最苦的羞辱,表示一種惡毒得勝的態度。
細拉——這詞的意思十分模糊。可能指停息或暫停,音樂與歌唱同時停止,暗示語意中有強調之處(參
詩 9:16)。
英語原文
2. say of my soul--that is, "of me" (compare
Ps 25:3).
This use of "soul" is common; perhaps it arose from regarding the soul as man's chief part.
no help . . . in God--rejected by Him. This is the bitterest reproach for a pious man, and denotes a spirit of malignant triumph.
Selah--This word is of very obscure meaning. It probably denotes rest or pause, both as to the music and singing, intimating something emphatic in the sentiment (compare
Ps 9:16).
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3. 但——按字面作「而」
(Ps 2:6)。
他以宣告自己持續的信靠來反駁這些譏誚。
盾牌——常用且慣用之保護的比喻。
我的榮耀——指其源頭。
叫我抬起頭來的——即把我從沮喪中扶起的那位。
英語原文
3. But--literally, "and"
(Ps 2:6).
He repels the reproach by avowing his continued trust.
shield--a favorite and often-used figure for protection.
my glory--its source.
lifter up of mine head--one who raises me from despondency.
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4. 呼求……應允——這是我的經歷。後一動詞意指恩慈的垂聽或回答。
從——或作「自」。
祂的聖山——即錫安
(Ps 2:6),
祂地上可見的居所。
英語原文
4. cried . . . heard--Such has been my experience. The latter verb denotes a gracious hearing or answering.
out of--or, "from."
his holy hill--Zion
(Ps 2:6).
His visible earthly residence.
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5. 耶和華扶持了我——按字面作「將扶持我」,彷彿是他躺下時的話語或心思,也是他安然的原因。
英語原文
5. the Lord sustained me--literally, "will sustain me," as if his language or thought when he laid down, and the reason of his composure.
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6. 成萬的百姓——或作「萬萬」,指極大的數目(參
2Sa 16:18)。
英語原文
6. ten thousands of people--or, "myriads," any very great number (compare
2Sa 16:18).
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7. 耶和華啊,求你起來——神被比喻性地描繪為沉睡,表示祂表面上的冷漠
(Ps 7:6)。
使用「腮骨」與「牙齒」代表仇敵如同猛獸般兇猛,預備吞吃
(Ps 27:2), 打腮骨
(1Ki 22:24)
表示強暴與侮辱。
你打碎了——神站在他一邊,徹底奪去仇敵加害的能力。
英語原文
7. Arise, O Lord--God is figuratively represented as asleep to denote His apparent indifference
(Ps 7:6).
The use of "cheekbone" and "teeth" represents his enemies as fierce, like wild beasts ready to devour
(Ps 27:2),
and smiting their cheekbone
(1Ki 22:24)
denotes violence and insult.
thou hast broken--God took his part, utterly depriving the enemy of power to injure.
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8. 將讚美歸給施行拯救的神,祂的恩惠是有效的益處。
英語原文
8. An ascription of praise to a delivering God, whose favor is an efficient benefit.
Ps 3:1-8.
關於所記的歷史背景,參
2Sa 15:1-17:29。
大衛在極大的苦難中,以兒子般的信心懇求神的幫助,並預先以為蒙拯救而獻上讚美。
1. 耶和華……加增——叛亂的規模
(2Sa 15:13)
令他震驚且憂傷。