Psalms 70:4
May all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you! May those who love your salvation say evermore, “God is great!”
English Standard Version (ESV)
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The verse highlights that the joy and gladness of those seeking God are meant to be experienced in Him, not just from His blessings. Furthermore, for those who love His salvation, their constant response isn't just gratitude, but an active declaration that "God is great" – making His glory the perpetual theme of their praise.
This short psalm is actually a fragment, most of which is found at the end of Psalm 40. The psalmist is in deep distress and urgently calls out to God for deliverance, contrasting his own plight with the shame and confusion that should befall his enemies. Verse 4 then shifts, expressing a hopeful vision for all those who earnestly seek God and love His salvation, praying that they will continuously rejoice and magnify His name.
Ever feel like you're just going through the motions in your faith? This verse reminds us that a genuine pursuit of God isn't a chore, it's a source of deep joy.
The Active Search
This isn't about passively waiting for God to show up. The phrase "seek you" implies an active, intentional search. It's the soul that is actively looking for God, for His presence, His wisdom, and His will.
The Reward of Gladness
And what's the result of this seeking? "Rejoice and be glad in you." It's a powerful declaration that finding God, or even just the act of seeking Him, brings a unique kind of joy. This isn't a fleeting happiness, but a deep-seated gladness rooted in His presence. It’s the joy of knowing you are connected to the One who matters most.
What does it mean to 'love God's salvation'? This verse unpacks a profound truth about how our experience of God's saving grace should lead us to praise.
Loving God's Salvation
The people who "love your salvation" are those who deeply appreciate and cherish what God has done to save them. This isn't just about being rescued from trouble, but about experiencing the profound act of reconciliation and redemption God offers.
Proclaiming God's Magnificence
This love for salvation naturally overflows into praise. They "say evermore, ‘God is great!’" This isn't a one-time declaration, but a continuous testimony. It means recognizing and proclaiming that God's power, mercy, and faithfulness are infinitely greater than any problem or any enemy. Our salvation is a testament to His immense greatness, a glory that should be continually magnified.
Understand the original words
teshu'ah · Hebrew Noun
Biblically, salvation refers to deliverance from enemies, distress, danger, or sin. It is the act by which God rescues His people, ultimately pointing toward the fullness of redemption found in Jesus Christ.
sus · Hebrew Verb
To rejoice is to experience extreme gladness or exultation, often expressed through outward display. In a biblical sense, this joy is rooted in the character, works, and presence of God rather than in favorable earthly circumstances.
This passage shares almost identical wording with Psalm 70:4, highlighting the desire for God's greatness to be proclaimed by those who love His salvation.
Isaiah 61:10This verse beautifully echoes the sentiment of rejoicing in God's salvation, portraying the believer clothed in righteousness as one who greatly rejoices and exults in the Lord.
1 Corinthians 1:31This New Testament passage directly instructs believers to boast in the Lord, aligning with the call in Psalm 70:4 for those who love salvation to continually say, 'God is great!'
Philippians 4:4This verse encourages believers to rejoice in the Lord always, a sentiment that directly parallels the command in Psalm 70:4 for those who seek God to be filled with joy and gladness in Him.
poolePsalms 70:4: "Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee: and let such as love thy salvation say continually, Let God be magnified."
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ellicottPsalms 70:4: "Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee: and let such as love thy salvation say continually, Let God be magnified."
(4) For a reward of . . . — Psalm 40:14 , “and put to shame.” The change is probably a copyist’s error.
The verse highlights that the joy and gladness of those seeking God are meant to be experienced in Him, not just from His blessings. Furthermore, for those who love His salvation, their constant response isn't just gratitude, but an active declaration that "God is great" – making His glory the perpetual theme of their praise.
This short psalm is actually a fragment, most of which is found at the end of Psalm 40. The psalmist is in deep distress and urgently calls out to God for deliverance, contrasting his own plight with the shame and confusion that should befall his enemies. Verse 4 then shifts, expressing a hopeful vision for all those who earnestly seek God and love His salvation, praying that they will continuously rejoice and magnify His name.
This short psalm is actually a fragment, most of which is found at the end of Psalm 40. The psalmist is in deep distress and urgently calls out to God for deliverance, contrasting his own plight with the shame and confusion that should befall his enemies. Verse 4 then shifts, expressing a hopeful vision for all those who earnestly seek God and love His salvation, praying that they will continuously rejoice and magnify His name.
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"May all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you! May those who love your salvation say evermore, “God is great!”" — The verse highlights that the joy and gladness of those seeking God are meant to be experienced in Him, not just from His blessings. Furthermore, for those who love His salvation, their constant re…
