New International Version You have exalted my horn like that of a wild ox; fine oils have been poured on me.
New Living Translation But you have made me as strong as a wild ox. You have anointed me with the finest oil.
English Standard Version But you have exalted my horn like that of the wild ox; you have poured over me fresh oil.
Berean Standard Bible But You have exalted my horn like that of a wild ox; with fine oil I have been anointed.
King James Bible But my horn shalt thou exalt likethe horn of an unicorn: I shall be anointed with fresh oil.
New King James Version But my horn You have exalted like a wild ox; I have been anointed with fresh oil.
New American Standard Bible But You have exalted my horn likethat of the wild ox; I have been anointed with fresh oil.
NASB 1995 But You have exalted my horn like that of the wild ox; I have been anointed with fresh oil.
NASB 1977 But Thou hast exalted my horn likethat of the wild ox; I have been anointed with fresh oil.
Legacy Standard Bible But You have raised up my horn likethat of the wild ox; I have been anointed with fresh oil.
Amplified Bible But my horn [my emblem of strength and power] You have exalted like that of a wild ox; I am anointed with fresh oil [for Your service].
Christian Standard Bible You have lifted up my horn like that of a wild ox; I have been anointed with the finest oil.
Isaiah 40:31 But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint.
1 Samuel 2:10 Those who oppose the LORD will be shattered. He will thunder from heaven against them. The LORD will judge the ends of the earth and will give power to His king. He will exalt the horn of His anointed.”
Deuteronomy 33:17 His majesty is like a firstborn bull, and his horns are like those of a wild ox. With them he will gore the nations, even to the ends of the earth. Such are the myriads of Ephraim, and such are the thousands of Manasseh.”
Micah 4:13 Rise and thresh, O Daughter of Zion, for I will give you horns of iron and hooves of bronze to break to pieces many peoples. Then you will devote their gain to the LORD, their wealth to the Lord of all the earth.
1 Kings 22:11 Now Zedekiah son of Chenaanah had made for himself iron horns and declared, “This is what the LORD says: ‘With these you shall gore the Arameans until they are finished off.’”
Habakkuk 3:19 GOD the Lord is my strength; He makes my feet like those of a deer; He makes me walk upon the heights! For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments.
2 Samuel 22:34 He makes my feet like those of a deer and stations me upon the heights.
Job 39:9-10 Will the wild ox consent to serve you? Will he stay by your manger at night? / Can you hold him to the furrow with a harness? Will he plow the valleys behind you?
Numbers 23:22 God brought them out of Egypt with strength like a wild ox.
Psalm 75:10 “All the horns of the wicked I will cut off, but the horns of the righteous will be exalted.”
Psalm 23:5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
Luke 1:69 He has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of His servant David,
Ephesians 6:10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.
2 Corinthians 12:9 But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me.
Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.
But You have exalted my horn like that of a wild ox; The imagery of the "horn" in biblical literature often symbolizes strength, power, and victory. In ancient Near Eastern culture, the horn of an animal, particularly a strong one like a wild ox, represented dominance and authority. The wild ox, or "re'em" in Hebrew, is a symbol of untamed strength and might. This phrase suggests that God has elevated the psalmist's strength and status, granting him victory over adversaries. The exaltation of the horn can also be seen as a metaphor for divine favor and empowerment, similar to how God empowered leaders like David (1 Samuel 2:10) and other anointed kings. The horn is also a messianic symbol, pointing to the ultimate victory and authority of Christ, who is often referred to as the "horn of salvation" (Luke 1:69).
with fine oil I have been anointed. Anointing with oil in the biblical context signifies consecration, blessing, and the setting apart of an individual for a special purpose or office, such as a king or priest. The use of "fine oil" indicates a high-quality, precious substance, emphasizing the honor and divine favor bestowed upon the psalmist. This anointing can be seen as a type of the anointing of Jesus Christ, the Anointed One (Messiah), who was set apart for His redemptive mission (Isaiah 61:1,Luke 4:18). In the Old Testament, anointing was a physical act that symbolized the Holy Spirit's empowerment, as seen in the anointing of David by Samuel (1 Samuel 16:13). This phrase underscores the idea of being chosen and empowered by God for a specific purpose, reflecting the believer's spiritual anointing through the Holy Spirit (2 Corinthians 1:21-22).
Persons / Places / Events
1.Psalmist The author ofPsalm 92, traditionally attributed to David, who expresses gratitude and praise to God for His faithfulness and strength.
2.God The central figure in the Psalm, who is praised for His mighty works and for exalting the psalmist.
3.Wild Ox A symbol of strength and power, used metaphorically to describe the exaltation and empowerment given by God.
4.Anointing with Oil A practice in ancient Israel symbolizing consecration, blessing, and empowerment by God.
Teaching Points
Exaltation by God God is the one who exalts and empowers His people. Just as the psalmist's "horn" is exalted, believers can trust that God will lift them up in His timing and for His purposes.
Symbolism of the Wild Ox The wild ox represents strength and vigor. Believers are reminded that their strength comes from God, and they are called to live boldly in His power.
Anointing and Consecration Anointing with oil signifies being set apart for God's service. Christians are called to live consecrated lives, dedicated to God's will and empowered by the Holy Spirit.
Gratitude for God's Blessings The psalmist's expression of gratitude serves as a model for believers to continually thank God for His blessings and empowerment in their lives.
Verse 10. -But my horn shalt thou exalt like the horn of an unicorn; rather,of a wild ox. The Hebrew, like the Assyrian,reym, is certainly a species of wild cattle, whether the aurochs, or the bison, or the buffalo, may be doubted. The psalmist speaks in the name of Israel, or of God's faithful ones generally, and confidently predicts their exaltation to glory and honour simultaneously with the destruction of God's enemies.I shall be anointed with fresh oil. Oil was supposed to give vigour to the frame; and "fresh oil," or "green oil," would be the most efficient and the best.
But You have exalted וַתָּ֣רֶם(wat·tā·rem) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 7311:To be high actively, to rise, raise
my horn קַרְנִ֑י(qar·nî) Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 7161:A horn, a flask, cornet, an elephant's tooth, a corner, a peak, a ray, power
like that of a wild ox; כִּרְאֵ֣ים(kir·’êm) Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7214:A wild bull
with fine רַעֲנָֽן׃(ra·‘ă·nān) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 7488:Verdant, new, prosperous
