Psalms 72:4
King James Version
10 Jun 2026
“He shall judge the poor of the people, he shall save the children of the needy, and shall break in pieces the oppressor.”
שָׁפַט
to judge, i.e. pronounce sentence (for or against); by implication, to vindicate or punish; by extenssion, to govern; passively, to litigate (literally or figuratively)
עָנִי
the poor people of
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עָנִי
Poor, afflicted, humble. Aniy. The Spirit of the LORD is on Me to proclaim good news to the poor. Jesus came for those who know they have nothing without God.
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יָשַׁע
he will save
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יָשַׁע
To save, to deliver, to give victory. Yasha. The root of the name Jesus. God saves. He rescues from every form of bondage. He is eager to save.
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עַם
the people
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עַם
People, nation, folk. Am. You are My people and I am your God. This mutual belonging is the heart of the covenant.
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עָשַׁק
the oppressor
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עָשַׁק
to press upon, i.e. oppress, defraud, violate, overflow
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