New International Version“Do not touch my anointed ones; do my prophets no harm.”
New Living Translation“Do not touch my chosen people, and do not hurt my prophets.”
English Standard Versionsaying, “Touch not my anointed ones, do my prophets no harm!”
Berean Standard Bible“Do not touch My anointed ones! Do no harm to My prophets!”
King James BibleSaying, Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm.
New King James VersionSaying, “Do not touch My anointed ones, And do My prophets no harm.”
New American Standard Bible“Do not touch My anointed ones, And do not harm My prophets.”
NASB 1995“Do not touch My anointed ones, And do My prophets no harm.”
NASB 1977“Do not touch My anointed ones, And do My prophets no harm.”
Legacy Standard Bible“Do not touch My anointed ones, And to My prophets do no evil.”
Amplified Bible“Do not touch My anointed ones, And do My prophets no harm.”
Christian Standard Bible“Do not touch my anointed ones, or harm my prophets.”
Holman Christian Standard BibleDo not touch My anointed ones, or harm My prophets.”
American Standard VersionSaying, Touch not mine anointed ones, And do my prophets no harm.
Contemporary English Versionand telling them, "Don't touch my chosen leaders or harm my prophets!"
English Revised VersionSaying, Touch not mine anointed ones, and do my prophets no harm.
GOD'S WORD® Translation"Do not touch my anointed ones or harm my prophets."
Good News Translation"Don't harm my chosen servants; do not touch my prophets."
International Standard Version"Don't touch my anointed or hurt my prophets!"
NET Biblesaying, "Don't touch my chosen ones! Don't harm my prophets!"
New Heart English Bible"Do not touch my anointed ones. Do my prophets no harm."
Webster's Bible TranslationSaying, Touch not my anointed, and do my prophets no harm. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bible“Do not touch My anointed ones! Do no harm to My prophets!”
World English Bible“Don’t touch my anointed ones! Do my prophets no harm!” Literal Translations Literal Standard Version“Do not strike against My anointed, "" And do no evil to My prophets.”
Young's Literal Translation 'Strike not against Mine anointed, And to My prophets do not evil.'
Smith's Literal TranslationYe shall not touch upon my Messiah, and ye shall not do evil to my prophets. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleTouch ye not my anointed: and do no evil to my prophets.
Catholic Public Domain VersionDo not be willing to touch my Christ, and do not be willing to malign my prophets.
New American Bible
“Do not touch my anointed ones, to my prophets do no harm.”
New Revised Standard Version
saying, “Do not touch my anointed ones; do my prophets no harm.”Translations from Aramaic Lamsa Bible
That they might touch not his anointed, and do his prophets no harm.
Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
You shall not touch my Anointed and you shall not harm my Prophets.OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917
Touch not Mine anointed ones, And do My prophets no harm.'
Brenton Septuagint Translation
saying, Touch not my anointed ones; and do my prophets no harm.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context Tell of His Wonders… 14He let no man oppress them; He rebuked kings on their behalf: 15“Do nottouchMy anointed ones!Do no harmto My prophets!”16He called down famine on the land and cut off all their supplies of food.…
Cross References Genesis 20:3-7One night, however, God came to Abimelech in a dream and told him, “You are as good as dead because of the woman you have taken, for she is a married woman.” / Now Abimelech had not gone near her, so he replied, “Lord, would You destroy a nation even though it is innocent? / Didn’t Abraham tell me, ‘She is my sister’? And she herself said, ‘He is my brother.’ I have done this in the integrity of my heart and the innocence of my hands.” ...
1 Chronicles 16:22‘Do not touch My anointed ones! Do no harm to My prophets!’
Genesis 12:17The LORD, however, afflicted Pharaoh and his household with severe plagues because of Abram’s wife Sarai.
Genesis 26:11So Abimelech warned all the people, saying, “Whoever harms this man or his wife will surely be put to death.”
Genesis 31:24But that night God came to Laban the Aramean in a dream and warned him, “Be careful not to say anything to Jacob, either good or bad.”
Genesis 39:9No one in this house is greater than I am. He has withheld nothing from me except you, because you are his wife. So how could I do such a great evil and sin against God?”
Exodus 7:1-2The LORD answered Moses, “See, I have made you like God to Pharaoh, and your brother Aaron will be your prophet. / You are to speak all that I command you, and your brother Aaron is to tell Pharaoh to let the Israelites go out of his land.
Numbers 12:6-8He said, “Hear now My words: If there is a prophet among you, I, the LORD, will reveal Myself to him in a vision; I will speak to him in a dream. / But this is not so with My servant Moses; he is faithful in all My house. / I speak with him face to face, clearly and not in riddles; he sees the form of the LORD. Why then were you unafraid to speak against My servant Moses?”
1 Samuel 24:6So he said to his men, “The LORD forbid that I should do such a thing to my master, the LORD’s anointed. May I never lift my hand against him, since he is the LORD’s anointed.”
1 Samuel 26:9-11But David said to Abishai, “Do not destroy him, for who can extend a hand against the LORD’s anointed and be guiltless?” / David added, “As surely as the LORD lives, the LORD Himself will strike him down; either his day will come and he will die, or he will go into battle and perish. / But the LORD forbid that I should extend my hand against the LORD’s anointed. Instead, take the spear and water jug by his head, and let us go.”
2 Samuel 1:14-16So David asked him, “Why were you not afraid to lift your hand to destroy the LORD’s anointed?” / Then David summoned one of the young men and said, “Go, execute him!” So the young man struck him down, and he died. / For David had said to the Amalekite, “Your blood be on your own head because your own mouth has testified against you, saying, ‘I killed the LORD’s anointed.’”
2 Kings 2:3Then the sons of the prophets at Bethel came out to Elisha and said, “Do you know that the LORD will take your master away from you today?” “Yes, I know,” he replied. “Do not speak of it.”
2 Kings 2:5Then the sons of the prophets at Jericho came up to Elisha and said, “Do you know that the LORD will take your master away from you today?” “Yes, I know,” he replied. “Do not speak of it.”
2 Kings 2:15When the sons of the prophets who were watching him from Jericho saw what had happened, they said, “The spirit of Elijah rests on Elisha.” And they went to meet him and bowed down to the ground before him.
Matthew 10:40-42He who receives you receives Me, and he who receives Me receives the One who sent Me. / Whoever receives a prophet because he is a prophet will receive a prophet’s reward, and whoever receives a righteous man because he is a righteous man will receive a righteous man’s reward. / And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones because he is My disciple, truly I tell you, he will never lose his reward.”
Treasury of Scripture Saying, Touch not my anointed, and do my prophets no harm. touch Genesis 26:11 And Abimelech charged allhis people, saying, He that toucheth this man or his wife shall surely be put to death. Zechariah 2:8 For thus saith the LORD of hosts; After the glory hath he sent me unto the nations which spoiled you: for he that toucheth you toucheth the apple of his eye. mine 1 Kings 19:16 And Jehu the son of Nimshi shalt thou anointto be king over Israel: and Elisha the son of Shaphat of Abelmeholah shalt thou anointto be prophet in thy room. 1 John 2:27 But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him. and do Genesis 20:7 Now therefore restore the manhis wife; for heis a prophet, and he shall pray for thee, and thou shalt live: and if thou restoreher not, know thou that thou shalt surely die, thou, and all thatare thine. Genesis 27:39,40 And Isaac his father answered and said unto him, Behold, thy dwelling shall be the fatness of the earth, and of the dew of heaven from above; … Genesis 48:19,20 And his father refused, and said, I knowit, my son, I knowit: he also shall become a people, and he also shall be great: but truly his younger brother shall be greater than he, and his seed shall become a multitude of nations… Jump to Previous AnointedEvilHandHarmHolyMarkedOilOnesProphetsStrikeTouchWrongJump to Next AnointedEvilHandHarmHolyMarkedOilOnesProphetsStrikeTouchWrongPsalm 105 1.An exhortation to praise God, and to seek out his works7.The story of God's providence over Abraham16.Over Joseph23.Over Jacob in Egypt26.Over Moses delivering the Israelites37.Over the Israelites brought out of Egypt, fed in the desert, and planted in Canaan.Do not touch My anointed ones!This phrase refers to God's chosen individuals, often kings or leaders, who were anointed with oil as a sign of their divine appointment and consecration. The anointing symbolized the Holy Spirit's empowerment for their role. In the Old Testament, figures like Saul, David, and Solomon were anointed as kings over Israel. The term "anointed" also prophetically points to the Messiah, Jesus Christ, whose title "Christ" means "Anointed One." The command not to "touch" signifies God's protection over His chosen servants, emphasizing that they are under His divine care and authority. This protection is seen in the narratives of David, who, despite having opportunities, refused to harm King Saul, acknowledging Saul as the Lord's anointed ( 1 Samuel 24:6, 26:9). Do no harm to My prophets!
Prophets in the Old Testament were God's spokespersons, delivering His messages to the people. They often faced opposition and persecution due to the challenging nature of their messages, which called for repentance and warned of judgment. This command underscores the sacredness of their role and the divine mandate to respect and heed their words. Prophets like Elijah, Jeremiah, and Isaiah were pivotal in guiding Israel and Judah, often at great personal risk. The protection of prophets is a recurring theme, as seen in the accounts of Elijah being fed by ravens (1 Kings 17:4) and Elisha being protected from the Aramean army (2 Kings 6:17). This phrase also foreshadows the ultimate Prophet, Jesus Christ, who was rejected and crucified, yet fulfilled the prophetic office perfectly (Deuteronomy 18:15,Acts 3:22-23). Persons / Places / Events 1. Anointed OnesIn the context of Psalm 105, the "anointed ones" refer to the patriarchs like Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, who were chosen by God to fulfill His covenant promises. The term "anointed" (Hebrew: "mashiach") signifies those set apart for God's purposes. 2. ProphetsThis term refers to those who were divinely appointed to speak God's truth and guide His people. In the Old Testament, prophets were often seen as God's mouthpieces, delivering His messages to the people. 3. CanaanThe land promised to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. It represents the fulfillment of God's promises and the place where His anointed ones were to dwell. 4. CovenantThe divine agreement between God and His people, particularly the Abrahamic Covenant, which promised land, descendants, and blessing. 5. EgyptA place of both refuge and oppression for the Israelites, representing God's protection and eventual deliverance of His people. Teaching Points Respect for God's ChosenRecognize and honor those whom God has set apart for His purposes. This includes leaders, pastors, and fellow believers who are serving in God's kingdom. God's ProtectionTrust in God's promise to protect His people. Just as He safeguarded the patriarchs and prophets, He watches over His church today. Role of ProphetsUnderstand the importance of listening to and discerning the messages of those who speak God's truth. Prophets in the biblical sense were vital for guidance and correction. Covenant FaithfulnessReflect on God's faithfulness to His covenant promises. He is unchanging and reliable, fulfilling His word throughout generations. Spiritual WarfareBe aware of the spiritual battle against God's anointed. Pray for protection and strength for those in ministry and leadership. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 105
What does 'Touch Not My Anointed' mean?
If this psalm is attributed to David (Psalm 54 title), is there verifiable historical proof of him composing it during his conflict with the Ziphites?
What does "Touch Not My Anointed" mean?
Acts 3:17-18: How does Peter's statement align with Old Testament prophecies when they seem vague or unconnected?(15) Anointed.--In the plural, "my anointed ones." As referring to the patriarchs, the expression is not technical, since they were never, like priests, prophets, and kings in later times, actually anointed.But the terms being sometimes applied to the covenant people as a whole (see Psalm 89:38; Psalm 89:51), its application to the founders of the race, especially those to whom the "promises came," is very just. As to the term "prophet," the poet found it expressly conferred on Abraham inGenesis 20:7. Verse 15. - Saying, Touch not mine anointed; literally, mine anointed ones; i.e. those consecrated to my service, as were Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. And do my prophets no harm (comp. Genesis 20:7; Genesis 27:27-29 and 39, 40; 49:3-27). The actual words of this verse do not occur in Genesis, but they express the lesson which God's dealings with Pharaoh and Abimelech taught the kings and peoples.
Parallel Commentaries ...
Hebrew “Do notאַֽל־(’al-)Adverb
Strong's 408:Nottouchתִּגְּע֥וּ(tig·gə·‘ū)Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural
Strong's 5060:To touch, lay the hand upon, to reach, violently, to strikeMy anointed ones;בִמְשִׁיחָ֑י(ḇim·šî·ḥāy)Preposition-b | Adjective - masculine plural construct | first person common singular
Strong's 4899:Anointed, a consecrated person, the Messiahdo no harmתָּרֵֽעוּ׃(tā·rê·‘ū)Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - second person masculine plural
Strong's 7489:To spoil, to make, good for, nothing, badto My prophets.”וְ֝לִנְבִיאַי(wə·lin·ḇî·’ay)Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular
Strong's 5030:A spokesman, speaker, prophet
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