Psalms 62:11
Once God has spoken; twice have I heard this: that power belongs to God,
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Psalms 62:11
Once God has spoken; twice have I heard this: that power belongs to God,
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The psalmist isn't just saying he heard God speak about power once; the phrase "twice have I heard this" signifies he's not only heard God's direct word but has also confirmed it through experience and observation. This isn't just a declaration of God's might, but a deeply learned truth that resilience comes from recognizing God's ultimate authority over all things.
The psalmist has just declared that trusting in earthly power or wealth is futile, as these things are unreliable and ultimately deceptive. He emphasizes that all people, whether high or low, are ultimately of "no value." This verse then serves as the crucial answer, stating that the psalmist has personally learned, through repeated divine revelation, that true and ultimate power resides solely with God.
Ever feel like you've heard something important, but it just won't stick? David knew that feeling. This verse talks about hearing God's Word, not just once, but twice. What does that 'twice' really mean for us?
The Power of Repetition in God's Word
The phrase "once... twice" isn't just a casual way of saying "a lot." In Scripture, repetition signifies emphasis, certainty, and something deeply important that demands our attention.
In a world that screams about human achievement and personal power, David points to something far more reliable. What does it mean for 'power' to truly 'belong' to God?
The Ultimate Source of All Power
The core of this verse is the declaration: "power belongs to God." This isn't just a statement of fact; it’s a radical reorientation of trust.
Understand the original words
'elohim · Hebrew Noun
The supreme, divine Being, the Creator and Sustainer of the universe. In biblical theology, God is the sole authority, possessing infinite sovereignty, holiness, and goodness.
'oz · Hebrew Noun
The ability, strength, or capacity to act and effect change. In scripture, true power is recognized as belonging inherently and exclusively to God, who uses it to govern creation and sustain His people.
This passage speaks of God speaking to humanity, sometimes once, sometimes twice, which directly parallels the Psalmist's emphasis on God's communication and truth.
Isaiah 40:26This verse highlights God's immense power in creation, underscoring the attribute of 'power belonging to God' mentioned in Psalms 62:11.
Romans 2:6-8Paul connects God's power with His justice, stating that He will render to each according to his works, echoing the sentiment that God's power is exercised righteously.
Jeremiah 10:6This verse explicitly states that there is 'none like you, O LORD; you are great, and your name is great in might,' reinforcing the absolute sovereignty and power of God.
pulpitPsalms 62:11: "God hath spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongeth unto God."
Verse 11. - God hath spoken once; twice have I heard this (comp. Job 33:14). When a thing is spoken twice, then assurance is made doubly sure. That power belongeth unto God. God, i.e., is the only ultimate Source of all power.
poolePsalms 62:11: "God hath spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongeth unto God."
Twice, i.e. frequently, as Job 33:14 , both immediately, as at Sinai, and by his holy prophets from time to time. That power belongeth unto God; that power is God’s prerogative; and consequently all creatures, either against or without him, are poor impotent things, to which no man can trust without certain disappointment, and God alone is fit to be trusted.
The psalmist isn't just saying he heard God speak about power once; the phrase "twice have I heard this" signifies he's not only heard God's direct word but has also confirmed it through experience and observation. This isn't just a declaration of God's might, but a deeply learned truth that resilience comes from recognizing God's ultimate authority over all things.
The psalmist has just declared that trusting in earthly power or wealth is futile, as these things are unreliable and ultimately deceptive. He emphasizes that all people, whether high or low, are ultimately of "no value." This verse then serves as the crucial answer, stating that the psalmist has personally learned, through repeated divine revelation, that true and ultimate power resides solely with God.
The psalmist has just declared that trusting in earthly power or wealth is futile, as these things are unreliable and ultimately deceptive. He emphasizes that all people, whether high or low, are ultimately of "no value." This verse then serves as the crucial answer, stating that the psalmist has personally learned, through repeated divine revelation, that true and ultimate power resides solely with God.
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"Once God has spoken; twice have I heard this: that power belongs to God," — The psalmist isn't just saying he heard God speak about power once; the phrase "twice have I heard this" signifies he's not only heard God's direct word but has also confirmed it through experience a…