New International VersionNow this I know: The LORD gives victory to his anointed. He answers him from his heavenly sanctuary with the victorious power of his right hand.
New Living TranslationNow I know that the LORD rescues his anointed king. He will answer him from his holy heaven and rescue him by his great power.
English Standard VersionNow I know that the LORD saves his anointed; he will answer him from his holy heaven with the saving might of his right hand.
Berean Standard BibleNow I know that the LORD saves His anointed; He answers him from His holy heaven with the saving power of His right hand.
King James BibleNow know I that the LORD saveth his anointed; he will hear him from his holy heaven with the saving strength of his right hand.
New King James VersionNow I know that the LORD saves His anointed; He will answer him from His holy heaven With the saving strength of His right hand.
New American Standard BibleNow I know that the LORD saves His anointed; He will answer him from His holy heaven With the saving strength of His right hand.
NASB 1995Now I know that the LORD saves His anointed; He will answer him from His holy heaven With the saving strength of His right hand.
NASB 1977Now I know that the LORD saves His anointed; He will answer him from His holy heaven, With the saving strength of His right hand.
Legacy Standard BibleNow I know that Yahweh saves His anointed; He will answer him from His holy heaven With the saving might of His right hand.
Amplified BibleNow I know that the LORD saves His anointed; He will answer him from His holy heaven With the saving strength of His right hand.
Christian Standard BibleNow I know that the LORD gives victory to his anointed; he will answer him from his holy heaven with mighty victories from his right hand.
Holman Christian Standard BibleNow I know that the LORD gives victory to His anointed; He will answer him from His holy heaven with mighty victories from His right hand.
American Standard VersionNow know I that Jehovah saveth his anointed; He will answer him from his holy heaven With the saving strength of his right hand.
Contemporary English VersionI am certain, LORD, that you will help your chosen king. You will answer my prayers from your holy place in heaven, and you will save me with your mighty arm.
English Revised VersionNow know I that the LORD saveth his anointed; he wilt answer him from his holy heaven with the saving strength of his right hand.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationNow I know that the LORD will give victory to his anointed king. He will answer him from his holy heaven with mighty deeds of his powerful hand.
Good News TranslationNow I know that the LORD gives victory to his chosen king; he answers him from his holy heaven and by his power gives him great victories.
International Standard VersionNow I know that the LORD has delivered his anointed; he has answered him from his sanctuary with the strength of his right hand of deliverance.
NET BibleNow I am sure that the LORD will deliver his chosen king; he will intervene for him from his holy heavenly temple, and display his mighty ability to deliver.
New Heart English BibleNow I know that the LORD saves his anointed. He will answer him from his holy heaven, with a mighty act of deliverance by his right hand.
Webster's Bible TranslationNow I know that the LORD saveth his anointed; he will hear him from his holy heaven with the saving strength of his right hand. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleNow I know that the LORD saves His anointed; He answers him from His holy heaven with the saving power of His right hand.
World English BibleNow I know that Yahweh saves his anointed. He will answer him from his holy heaven, with the saving strength of his right hand. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionNow I have known "" That YHWH has saved His anointed, "" He answers him from His holy heavens, "" With the saving might of His right hand.
Young's Literal Translation Now I have known That Jehovah hath saved His anointed, He answereth him from His holy heavens, With the saving might of His right hand.
Smith's Literal TranslationNow I knew that Jehovah saved his Messiah; he will answer him from his holy heavens by the strength of the salvation of his right hand. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe Lord fulfil all thy petitions: now have I known that the Lord hath saved his anointed. He will hear him from his holy heaven: the salvation of his right hand is in powers.
Catholic Public Domain VersionMay the Lord fulfill all your petitions. Now I know that the Lord has saved his Christ. He will hear him from his holy heaven. The salvation of his right hand is in his power.
New American Bible
Now I know the LORD gives victory to his anointed. He will answer him from the holy heavens with a strong arm that brings victory.
New Revised Standard Version
Now I know that the LORD will help his anointed; he will answer him from his holy heaven with mighty victories by his right hand.Translations from Aramaic Lamsa Bible
Henceforth it is known that the LORD has saved his anointed; and has heard him from his holy heaven and saved with the strength of his right hand.
Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Therefore it is known that God has saved his Anointed and answered him from the Heaven of his Holiness in the power of the salvation of his right hand.OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917
Now know I that the LORD saveth His anointed; He will answer him from His holy heaven With the mighty acts of His saving right hand.
Brenton Septuagint Translation
Now I know that the Lord has saved his Christ: he shall hear him from his holy heaven: the salvation of his right hand is mighty.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context The Day of Trouble… 5May we shout for joy at your victory and raise a banner in the name of our God. May the LORD grant all your petitions. 6NowI knowthatthe LORDsavesHis anointed;He answers himfrom His holyheavenwith the savingpowerof His right hand.7Some trust in chariots and others in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God.…
Cross References Psalm 21:1For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. O LORD, the king rejoices in Your strength. How greatly he exults in Your salvation!
Psalm 18:50Great salvation He brings to His king. He shows loving devotion to His anointed, to David and his descendants forever.
Psalm 28:8The LORD is the strength of His people, a stronghold of salvation for His anointed.
Psalm 44:6-7For I do not trust in my bow, nor does my sword save me. / For You save us from our enemies; You put those who hate us to shame.
Psalm 118:15-16Shouts of joy and salvation resound in the tents of the righteous: “The right hand of the LORD performs with valor! / The right hand of the LORD is exalted! The right hand of the LORD performs with valor!”
1 Samuel 17:45-47But David said to the Philistine, “You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the LORD of Hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. / This day the LORD will deliver you into my hand. This day I will strike you down, cut off your head, and give the carcasses of the Philistine army to the birds of the air and the creatures of the earth. Then the whole world will know that there is a God in Israel. / And all those assembled here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the LORD saves; for the battle is the LORD’s, and He will give all of you into our hands.”
2 Samuel 22:51Great salvation He brings to His king. He shows loving devotion to His anointed, to David and his descendants forever.”
Isaiah 12:2Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. For the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and He also has become my salvation.”
Isaiah 37:35‘I will defend this city and save it for My own sake and for the sake of My servant David.’”
Isaiah 43:11-12I, yes I, am the LORD, and there is no Savior but Me. / I alone decreed and saved and proclaimed—I, and not some foreign god among you. So you are My witnesses,” declares the LORD, “that I am God.
Jeremiah 23:6In His days Judah will be saved, and Israel will dwell securely. And this is His name by which He will be called: The LORD Our Righteousness.
Zechariah 9:9Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your King comes to you, righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.
Matthew 1:21She will give birth to a Son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus, because He will save His people from their sins.”
Matthew 28:18Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.
Luke 1:69He has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of His servant David,
Treasury of Scripture Now know I that the LORD saves his anointed; he will hear him from his holy heaven with the saving strength of his right hand. Now Psalm 2:2 The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed,saying, Psalm 18:50 Great deliverance giveth he to his king; and sheweth mercy to his anointed, to David, and to his seed for evermore. Psalm 28:8 The LORDis their strength, and heis the saving strength of his anointed. he will 1 Kings 8:30,43 And hearken thou to the supplication of thy servant, and of thy people Israel, when they shall pray toward this place: and hear thou in heaven thy dwelling place: and when thou hearest, forgive… Matthew 6:9 After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. his holy heaven [heb. Isaiah 57:15 For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose nameis Holy; I dwell in the high and holyplace, with him alsothat is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones. Isaiah 63:15 Look down from heaven, and behold from the habitation of thy holiness and of thy glory: whereis thy zeal and thy strength, the sounding of thy bowels and of thy mercies toward me? are they restrained? with [heb. Psalm 17:7 Shew thy marvellous lovingkindness, O thou that savest by thy right hand them which put their trustin thee from those that rise upagainst them. Psalm 18:35 Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation: and thy right hand hath holden me up, and thy gentleness hath made me great. Acts 2:33 Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he hath shed forth this, which ye now see and hear. Jump to Previous ActsAnointedAnswersGivesHandHearHeavenHeavensHelpHolinessHolyMightyPowerRightSalvationSavesSavethSavingStrengthVictoriesJump to Next ActsAnointedAnswersGivesHandHearHeavenHeavensHelpHolinessHolyMightyPowerRightSalvationSavesSavethSavingStrengthVictoriesPsalm 20 1.The church blesses the King in his exploits7.and expresses her confidence in God's helpfulnessNow I know that the LORD saves His anointed;This phrase reflects a deep confidence in God's deliverance. The term "anointed" refers to those chosen by God for a specific purpose, often kings or prophets. In the Old Testament, anointing with oil was a symbolic act of consecration ( 1 Samuel 16:13). The anointed one in this context is likely King David, but it also prophetically points to Jesus Christ, the ultimate Anointed One (Messiah), who is saved from death through His resurrection. The assurance of salvation for the anointed underscores God's faithfulness to His covenant promises. He answers him from His holy heaven
This part emphasizes God's transcendence and His ability to intervene from His heavenly realm. "Holy heaven" signifies the place of God's perfect rule and authority. The idea of God answering from heaven is seen throughout the Psalms and other scriptures, indicating His responsiveness to the prayers of His people (Psalm 121:1-2). It also highlights the belief that God is not distant but actively involved in the affairs of His chosen ones. with the saving power of His right hand.
The "right hand" symbolizes strength and power in biblical literature. It is often associated with God's mighty acts of deliverance and protection (Exodus 15:6). The right hand of God is a metaphor for His ability to save and uphold His people. In the New Testament, Jesus is described as sitting at the right hand of God, signifying His authority and power (Mark 16:19). This phrase assures believers of God's powerful intervention on behalf of His anointed, reinforcing the theme of divine salvation and protection. Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal and unchanging nature. In this verse, He is depicted as the Savior and protector of His anointed. 2. His Anointed (Messiah)Refers to the king of Israel, often seen as a type of Christ, the ultimate Anointed One. In the original Hebrew, "anointed" is "mashiach," which is the root for "Messiah." 3. Holy HeavenThe dwelling place of God, symbolizing His sovereignty and the source of divine intervention and power. 4. Right Hand of GodA symbol of strength and authority. In Hebrew culture, the right hand represents power and deliverance. 5. David (Implied)Traditionally attributed to King David, this psalm is a royal prayer for victory and divine assistance. Teaching Points God's Faithfulness to His AnointedGod is faithful to those He has chosen and anointed. Just as He delivered David, He will deliver His people today. Divine Intervention from HeavenOur help comes from the Lord, who reigns in holy heaven. We can trust in His power and authority to intervene in our lives. The Power of God's Right HandThe right hand of God symbolizes His power to save and deliver. We can rely on His strength in times of trouble. Christ as the Ultimate Anointed OneJesus is the fulfillment of the anointed king, and through Him, we have access to God's saving power. Prayer and AssuranceLike David, we can pray with confidence, knowing that God hears and answers from His holy heaven. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 20
Psalm 20:6 – How can we verify historically or scientifically that the Lord “saves His anointed”?
How does starlight reach Earth in a few millennia?
Psalm 20:1 – If this verse promises divine help in trouble, why do so many faithful people still suffer without apparent intervention?
Why would a sophisticated army reduce an entire conflict to a one-on-one duel (1 Samuel 17)?(6) Now know I.--Better, now know I that Jehovah hath saved his anointed, i.e.,the king who is the subject of the poem, it being out of keeping with the rest of the poem to understand "Israel" or the "ideal" king here. The nowis emphatic. After seeing the sacrifice performed, and feeling sure of its acceptance, this confidence is expressed. From his holy heaven.--The prayer inPsalm 20:2 had mentioned the sanctuary as the residence of the Divine power, and its symbol, the ark, being deposited there (1Samuel 4:4). The inspiration now expresses a yet higher conviction. The manifestation of succour will not be through any earthly symbol of God's might, butimmediatelyfrom His dwelling-place on high. With the saving.--Better,with the might of the help of. Verse 6.Now know I. The employment of the first person singular marks a change in the speaker, and is best explained by supposing that either the high priest or the king himself takes the word. The offering of the solemn prayer (vers. 1-5) and of the sacrifices (see the comment on ver. 3) has been followed by a full conviction that the prayer is granted, and the triumph of David assured. What was previously hoped for is "now known." That the Lord saveth (or, hath saved) his anointed (comp. Psalm 18:50). He will hear him from his holy heaven; literally, from the heaven of his holiness. With the saving strength of his right hand. God will hear him, i.e., and, having heard him, will help and defend him "with the saving strength of his right hand."
Parallel Commentaries ...
Hebrew Nowעַתָּ֤ה(‘at·tāh)Adverb
Strong's 6258:At this timeI knowיָדַ֗עְתִּי(yā·ḏa‘·tî)Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 3045:To knowthatכִּ֤י(kî)Conjunction
Strong's 3588:A relative conjunctionthe LORDיְהוָ֗ה(Yah·weh)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068:LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israelsavesהוֹשִׁ֥יעַ ׀(hō·wō·šî·a‘)Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3467:To be open, wide, free, to be safe, to free, succorHis anointed;מְשִׁ֫יח֥וֹ(mə·šî·ḥōw)Adjective - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 4899:Anointed, a consecrated person, the MessiahHe answers himיַ֭עֲנֵהוּ(ya·‘ă·nê·hū)Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular
Strong's 6030:To answer, respondfrom His holyקָדְשׁ֑וֹ(qā·ḏə·šōw)Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 6944:A sacred place, thing, sanctityheavenמִשְּׁמֵ֣י(miš·šə·mê)Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 8064:Heaven, skywith the savingיֵ֣שַׁע(yê·ša‘)Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3468:Deliverance, rescue, salvation, safety, welfarepowerבִּ֝גְבֻר֗וֹת(biḡ·ḇu·rō·wṯ)Preposition-b | Noun - feminine plural construct
Strong's 1369:Force, valor, victoryof His right hand.יְמִינֽוֹ׃(yə·mî·nōw)Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 3225:The right hand, side, the south
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