Psalms 80:2

Psalms 80:2 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Before Ephraim and Benjamin and Manasseh stir up thy strength, and come and save us.
• New International Version (NIV)before Ephraim, Benjamin and Manasseh. Awaken your might; come and save us.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Before Ephraim and Benjamin and Manasseh, stir up your might and come to save us!
• New King James Version (NKJV)Before Ephraim, Benjamin, and Manasseh, Stir up Your strength, And come and save us!

Context of Psalms 80:2

1Hear us O Shepherd of Israel, You who lead Joseph like a flock; You who sit enthroned above the cherubim [of the ark of the covenant], shine forth! Before Ephraim and Benjamin and Manasseh, stir up Your power And come to save us! 3Restore us, O God; Cause Your face to shine on us [with favor and approval], and we will be saved. 4O Lord God of hosts, How long will You be angry with the prayers of Your people?

Psalms 80:2 word by word

לִפְנֵ֤י אֶפְרַ֨יִם׀ וּבִנְיָ֘מִ֤ן וּמְנַשֶּׁ֗ה עוֹרְרָ֥ה אֶת־גְּבֽוּרָתֶ֑ךָ וּלְכָ֖ה לִישֻׁעָ֣תָה לָּֽנוּ׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Beforeפָּנֶהpânîym · face: beforeH6440
• Ephraimאֶפְרַ֫יִם'ephrayim · EphraimH669
• and Benjaminבִּנְיָמִיןbinyâmîyn · BenjaminH1144
• and Manassehמְנַשֶּׁהmenashsheh · ManassehH4519
• stir upעוּר‛ûr · to rouseH5782
• thy strengthגְּבוּרָהgebûrâh · mightH1369
• and comeיָלַךְyâlak · to walkH3212
• saveיְשׁוּעָהyeshû‛âh · salvationH3444

Cross-references for Psalms 80:2

• Numbers 2:18“On the west side shall be the standard of the camp of Ephraim, by their armies; and Elishama the son of Ammihud shall lead the sons of Ephraim,
• Numbers 10:22Next the standard of the camp of the sons of Ephraim moved out, according to their armies, with Elishama the son of Ammihud [commander] over its army,
• Psalms 35:23Wake Yourself up, and arise to my right And to my cause, my God and my Lord.
• Psalms 44:23Awake! Why do You sleep, O Lord? Awaken, do not reject us forever.
• Psalms 78:38But He, the source of compassion and lovingkindness, forgave their wickedness and did not destroy them; Many times He restrained His anger And did not stir up all His wrath.
• Isaiah 42:13The Lord will go forth like a warrior, He will stir up His zeal like a man of war; He will shout out, yes, He will raise a war cry. He will prevail [mightily] against His enemies.
• Isaiah 25:9It will be said in that day, “Indeed, this is our God for whom we have waited that He would save us. This is the Lord for whom we have waited; Let us shout for joy and rejoice in His salvation.”
• Isaiah 33:22For the Lord is our Judge, The Lord is our Ruler, The Lord is our King; He will save us.

Commentaries on Psalms 80:2

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 2Before Ephraim and Benjamin and Manasseh - It is supposed that these three tribes represent the whole, Benjamin being incorporated with Judah, Manasseh comprehending the country beyond Jordan, and Ephraim all the rest - Dodd.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 2Before Ephraim, and Benjamin, and Manasseh - Ephraim and Manasseh were the two sons of Joseph, and their names were given to two of the tribes of Israel. See the notes at Psalm 78:67. They seem to have been particularly mentioned here, because Joseph, their father, had been referred to in the previous verse; and it was natural, in speaking of the people, to mention his sons. Benjamin is mentioned because, in the encampment and march through the…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-2O Shepherd of Israel: See also Psalm 23:1; 28:9; 78:52–53. shine forth … mighty power: These expressions (Psalm 145:11) refer to God's visible presence.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-191-2. Joseph--for Ephraim (1Ch 7:20-29; Psa 78:67; Re 7:8), for Israel. Shepherd--(Compare Ge 49:24). leadest, &c.--(Psa 77:20). dwellest ... cherubim--(Ex 25:20); the place of God's visible glory, whence He communed with the people (He 9:5). shine forth--appear (Psa 50:2; 94:1).Read the comment

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Commentaries on Psalms 80

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• The Treasury of David
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings