Bible Strands
Psalms 33:19
to deliver them from death and keep them alive in famine.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The psalmist addresses the community of believers regarding God’s watchful care, positioned between declarations of divine attention on the fearful and the soul’s patient waiting on the Lord. The words — The verb הַצִּיל (ha.Tzil) means to deliver, paired with מָוֶת (Ma.vet) for death, describing physical rescue from lethal scarcity. The thread — This promise of preservation during scarcity echoes in Psalms 37:19, Proverbs 10:3, and Job 5:20, where divine protection in famine is explicitly noted. Why it lands — The text requires readers to recognize that God’s active preservation extends to life-threatening lack, demanding trust in His sustaining power rather than human provision.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
To deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in famine.
Cross-references
- Psalms 37:19 In the time of evil they will not be ashamed, and in the days of famine they will be satisfied.
- Proverbs 10:3 The LORD does not let the righteous go hungry, but He denies the craving of the wicked.
- Job 5:19 He will rescue you from six calamities; no harm will touch you in seven.
- Isaiah 33:16 he will dwell on the heights; the mountain fortress will be his refuge; his food will be provided and his water assured.
- Matthew 6:31 Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’
- John 10:28 I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them out of My hand.
- Psalms 37:3 Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness.
- Psalms 91:3 Surely He will deliver you from the snare of the fowler, and from the deadly plague.
- Psalms 91:10 no evil will befall you, no plague will approach your tent.
- John 10:30 I and the Father are one.”