Bible Strands
Psalms 20:7
Some trust in chariots and others in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The congregation of Israel, speaking in contrast to their enemies, positioned between a declaration that the LORD saves His anointed (v.6) and a declaration that the enemies will fall while they stand (v.8).
The words — שֵׁם (shem, H8034) — "name" — carries in Hebrew the sense of the full character and reputation of a person; trust is placed not in an abstract power but in who Yahweh is.
The thread — Isaiah 31:1 pronounces woe on those who rely on horses and chariots; Jeremiah 17:5 curses the one who makes flesh his strength; Proverbs 21:31 concedes the horse's role while reserving victory to the LORD.
Why it lands — It functions as a diagnostic: the reader must identify whether their confidence is anchored in a system of power or in the character of God, and the verse offers no middle ground.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the Lord our God.
Cross-references
- Isaiah 31:1 Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help, who rely on horses, who trust in their abundance of chariots and in their multitude of horsemen. They do not look to the Holy One of Israel; they do not seek the LORD.
- Jeremiah 17:5 This is what the LORD says: “Cursed is the man who trusts in mankind, who makes mere flesh his strength and turns his heart from the LORD.
- Proverbs 21:31 A horse is prepared for the day of battle, but victory is of the LORD.
- Psalms 33:16 No king is saved by his vast army; no warrior is delivered by his great strength.
- 2 Chronicles 32:8 With him is only the arm of flesh, but with us is the LORD our God to help us and to fight our battles.” So the people were strengthened by the words of Hezekiah king of Judah.
- 2 Chronicles 14:11 Then Asa cried out to the LORD his God: “O LORD, there is no one besides You to help the powerless against the mighty. Help us, O LORD our God, for we rely on You, and in Your name we have come against this multitude. O LORD, You are our God. Do not let a mere mortal prevail against You.”
- 2 Chronicles 20:12 Our God, will You not judge them? For we are powerless before this vast army that comes against us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are upon You.”
- Psalms 45:17 I will commemorate your name through all generations; therefore the nations will praise you forever and ever.
- 2 Chronicles 13:10 But as for us, the LORD is our God. We have not forsaken Him; the priests who minister to the LORD are sons of Aaron, and the Levites attend to their duties.
- Isaiah 30:16 “No,” you say, “we will flee on horses.” Therefore you will flee! “We will ride swift horses,” but your pursuers will be faster.