Psalms 23:3
King James Version
8 Jun 2026
“He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.”
נֶפֶשׁ
Life, soul, living being. Nephesh. The animating breath God places in every living creature. In animals it is the life force. In humanity it is the seat of emotion, will and identity. Every nephesh belongs to God — from the creatures in the sea to the deepest cry of the human heart.
נָחָה
he guides/ me
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נָחָה
To lead, to guide. Nachah. The LORD will guide you continually. Not occasionally or only in major decisions. Every step every moment every situation.
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שֵׁם
name/ his
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שֵׁם
Name, character, reputation. Shem. Not just a label but the full character of a person. The name of the LORD is a strong tower. Run to it.
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שׁוּב
Restores
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שׁוּב
To return, to turn back. Shuwb. The Hebrew word behind both repentance and restoration. Return to Me and I will return to you.
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מַעַן
for the sake of
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מַעַן
properly, heed, i.e. purpose; used only adverbially, on account of (as a motive or an aim), teleologically, in order that
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צֶדֶק
Righteousness
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צֶדֶק
the right (natural, moral or legal); also (abstractly) equity or (figuratively) prosperity
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