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Psalms 34:7
The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear Him, and he delivers them.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — David, reflecting on a specific rescue (v. 6), issues a general declaration to the community of faith. The verse pivots between that personal testimony and the invitation to "taste and see" (v. 8).
The words — חֹנֶה (cho.Neh), "encamping," is a military term for establishing a fortified camp; the angel does not merely pass by but sets up a defensive perimeter around those who fear Him.
The thread — The same motif of angelic protection runs through Psalms 91:11, Daniel 6:22, and Hebrews 1:14.
Why it lands — The protection is explicitly conditioned on fearing the LORD (יִרְאָיו); the verse asks the reader to recognize that divine defense is directed, not indiscriminate.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
The angel of the Lord encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them.
Cross-references
- Psalms 91:11 For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.
- Daniel 6:22 My God sent His angel and shut the mouths of the lions. They have not hurt me, for I was found innocent in His sight, and I have done no wrong against you, O king.”
- Hebrews 1:14 Are not the angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?
- 2 Kings 19:35 And that very night the angel of the LORD went out and struck down 185,000 men in the camp of the Assyrians. When the people got up the next morning, there were all the dead bodies!
- 2 Kings 6:17 Then Elisha prayed, “O LORD, please open his eyes that he may see.” And the LORD opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw that the hills were full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.
- Genesis 32:1 Jacob also went on his way, and the angels of God met him.
- Matthew 18:10 See that you do not look down on any of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of My Father in heaven.
- Zechariah 9:8 But I will camp around My house because of an army, because of those who march to and fro, and never again will an oppressor overrun My people, for now I keep watch with My own eyes.
- Luke 16:22 One day the beggar died and was carried by the angels to Abraham’s side. And the rich man also died and was buried.