Psalms 71:3
King James Version
6 Jun 2026
“Be thou my strong habitation, whereunto I may continually resort: thou hast given commandment to save me; for thou art my rock and my fortress.”
הָיָה
I AM. Hayah. The self-existent one. When Moses asked God His name God said I AM THAT I AM. Not I was or I will be but I AM. Always present always existing always enough. Jesus used the same words: before Abraham was I AM.
צָוָה
you have given command
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צָוָה
To command, to charge, to appoint. Tsavah. He will command His angels concerning you. God gives specific instructions to His angels about your protection.
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תָּמִיד
continually
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תָּמִיד
Continually, regularly, constantly. Tamiyd. His guidance never takes a day off. He is always leading those who are willing to follow.
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מָעוֹן
a dwelling place
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מָעוֹן
an abode, of God (the Tabernacle or the Temple), men (their home) or animals (their lair); hence, a retreat (asylum)
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סֶלַע
are rock/ my
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סֶלַע
a craggy rock, literally or figuratively (a fortress)
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