1. eiV to teloV uper twn lhnwn toiV uioiV kore yalmoV
2. wV agaphta ta skhnwmata sou kurie twn dunamewn
3. epipoqei kai ekleipei h yuch mou eiV taV aulaV tou kuriou h kardia mou kai h sarx mou hgalliasanto epi qeon zwnta
4. kai gar strouqion euren eautw oikian kai trugwn nossian eauth ou qhsei ta nossia authV ta qusiasthria sou kurie twn dunamewn o basileuV mou kai o qeoV mou
5. makarioi oi katoikounteV en tw oikw sou eiV touV aiwnaV twn aiwnwn ainesousin se diayalma
6. makarioV anhr ou estin h antilhmyiV autou para sou kurie anabaseiV en th kardia autou dieqeto
7. en th koiladi tou klauqmwnoV eiV topon on eqeto kai gar eulogiaV dwsei o nomoqetwn
8. poreusontai ek dunamewV eiV dunamin ofqhsetai o qeoV twn qewn en siwn
9. kurie o qeoV twn dunamewn eisakouson thV proseuchV mou enwtisai o qeoV iakwb diayalma
10. uperaspista hmwn ide o qeoV kai epibleyon epi to proswpon tou cristou sou
11. oti kreisswn hmera mia en taiV aulaiV sou uper ciliadaV exelexamhn pararripteisqai en tw oikw tou qeou mallon h oikein en skhnwmasin amartwlwn
12. oti eleon kai alhqeian agapa kurioV o qeoV carin kai doxan dwsei kurioV ou sterhsei ta agaqa touV poreuomenouV en akakia
13. kurie twn dunamewn makarioV anqrwpoV o elpizwn epi se
Footnotes:
83:1-4 - The psalmist asks God not to remain silent before Israel's enemies. These enemies conspire against God's people, seeking their destruction, reflecting opposition to God's plan (see also Psalm 2:1-2 and Exodus 15:9).
83:5-8 - Israel's enemies unite in alliance to destroy them. The psalmist lists several nations that oppose God's people, showing the threat of a powerful coalition (see also 2 Chronicles 20:1-2 and Isaiah 8:9-10).
83:9-12 - The psalmist asks God to treat his enemies as he treated Israel's ancient oppressors, such as Midian and Sisera. This reflects his confidence that God is the defender of His people and will judge the wicked (see also Judges 7:25 and Judges 4:15).
83:13-15 - The psalmist uses imagery of wind, fire, and storm to ask God to scatter and destroy his enemies, showing the strength and power of divine judgment (see also Isaiah 66:15-16 and Psalm 68:2).
83:16-18 - The ultimate goal of divine judgment is for the nations to recognize God's sovereign power and worship Him. The psalmist expresses the desire that the enemies be shamed but brought to repentance (see also Psalm 46:10 and Philippians 2:10-11).
Verses related to Salmos, 83:
Psalm 83 is an urgent prayer in the face of national threats. How do God's people respond to hostility? This intense psalm expresses anguish in the face of enemies who conspire against Israel, appealing to divine intervention. The text reveals the psalmist's confidence in God's justice and His power to defend His people. Themes such as God's sovereignty over the nations and the pursuit of His glory are central. Psalm 83 demonstrates how to transform fear into faith through prayer. Consider with us five biblical passages that resonate with the themes of this fervent psalm.
2 Chronicles 20:1-4: "After this, the Moabites and the Ammonites, with some of the Meunites, went to war against Jehoshaphat. [...] Alarmed, Jehoshaphat decided to consult the Lord and proclaimed a fast throughout Judah." - This historical episode illustrates the kind of threat and answer to prayer described in Psalm 83.
Nehemiah 4:7-9: "But when Sanballat, Tobiah, the Arabs, the Ammonites, and the men of Ashdod heard that repairs to the walls of Jerusalem had progressed and that the breaches were being closed, they became furious. All together they planned to attack Jerusalem and cause confusion. But we pray to our God and set guards day and night to protect us from them." - This passage reflects the conspiracy of neighboring nations against Israel, similar to the situation in Psalm 83.
Ezekiel 38:10-12: "This is what the Sovereign Lord says: On that day evil plans will come into your mind and you will plot evil. You will say, 'I will attack a land of cities without walls; I will attack a peaceful people, who live carefree. [...] I will plunder and plunder and attack the repopulated ruins and a people gathered from among the nations'." - This prophecy about Gog echoes the type of conspiracy mentioned in Psalm 83.
Romans 1:30: "They are slanderers, enemies of God, insolent, arrogant and presumptuous; they invent ways to do evil; they disobey their parents;" - This verse describes characteristics similar to those of the enemies mentioned in Psalm 83.
Revelation 16:14: "They are demon spirits that perform miraculous signs; they go to the kings of the whole world, in order to gather them together for the battle of the great day of God Almighty." - This passage reflects the idea of a coalition of nations against God, similar to that described in Psalm 83.
FAQ:
Who are the enemies mentioned in Psalm 83?
Psalm 83 lists several nations that are enemies of Israel and are plotting to destroy it. God is called upon to act against these enemies. (Psalm 83:1-5)
What does Psalm 83 ask of God regarding Israel's enemies?
The Psalm asks God to rise up against Israel's enemies and destroy them, as He did in the past with other enemy peoples. (Psalm 83:9-18)
How should God act against Israel's enemies according to Psalm 83?
God must humble Israel's enemies and make them recognize His power and dominion over all nations. (Psalm 83:17-18)
What is the purpose of Psalm 83 in calling for justice?
The Psalm calls for justice, so that Israel's enemies will recognize that God is the sovereign Lord and that they must not challenge His power. (Psalm 83:18)
What does Psalm 83 reveal about God's sovereignty?
Psalm 83 reveals that God is sovereign over all nations and can destroy any enemy that rises against His people. (Psalm 83:18)
