Psalm 84:8
New International Version
Hear my prayer, LORD God Almighty; listen to me, God of Jacob.

New Living Translation
O LORD God of Heaven’s Armies, hear my prayer. Listen, O God of Jacob. Interlude

English Standard Version
O LORD God of hosts, hear my prayer; give ear, O God of Jacob! Selah

Berean Standard Bible
O LORD God of Hosts, hear my prayer; give ear, O God of Jacob. Selah

King James Bible
O LORD God of hosts, hear my prayer: give ear, O God of Jacob. Selah.

New King James Version
O LORD God of hosts, hear my prayer; Give ear, O God of Jacob! Selah

New American Standard Bible
LORD God of armies, hear my prayer; Listen, God of Jacob! Selah

NASB 1995
O LORD God of hosts, hear my prayer; Give ear, O God of Jacob! Selah.

NASB 1977
O LORD God of hosts, hear my prayer; Give ear, O God of Jacob! Selah.

Legacy Standard Bible
O Yahweh God of hosts, hear my prayer; Give ear, O God of Jacob! Selah.

Amplified Bible
O LORD God of hosts, hear my prayer; Listen, O God of Jacob! Selah.

Christian Standard Bible
LORD God of Armies, hear my prayer; listen, God of Jacob. Selah

Holman Christian Standard Bible
LORD God of Hosts, hear my prayer; listen, God of Jacob. Selah

American Standard Version
O Jehovah God of hosts, hear my prayer; Give ear, O God of Jacob. [Selah

Contemporary English Version
LORD God All-Powerful, the God of Jacob, please answer my prayer!

English Revised Version
O LORD God of hosts, hear my prayer: give ear, O God of Jacob. Selah

GOD'S WORD® Translation
O LORD God, commander of armies, hear my prayer. Open your ears, O God of Jacob. [Selah]

Good News Translation
Hear my prayer, LORD God Almighty. Listen, O God of Jacob!

International Standard Version
LORD God of the Heavenly Armies, hear my prayer! Listen, God of Jacob! Interlude

Majority Standard Bible
O LORD God of Hosts, hear my prayer; give ear, O God of Jacob. Selah

NET Bible
O LORD, sovereign God, hear my prayer! Listen, O God of Jacob! (Selah)

New Heart English Bible
LORD, God of hosts, hear my prayer. Listen, God of Jacob. Selah.

Webster's Bible Translation
O LORD God of hosts, hear my prayer: give ear, O God of Jacob. Selah.

World English Bible
Yahweh, God of Armies, hear my prayer. Listen, God of Jacob. Selah.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
O YHWH, God of Hosts, hear my prayer, "" Give ear, O God of Jacob. Selah.

Young's Literal Translation
O Jehovah, God of Hosts, hear my prayer, Give ear, O God of Jacob. Selah.

Smith's Literal Translation
O Jehovah God of armies, hear my prayer: give ear, O God of Jacob. Silence.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
O Lord God of hosts, hear my prayer: give ear, O God of Jacob.

Catholic Public Domain Version
O Lord, God of hosts, hear my prayer. Pay attention, O God of Jacob.

New American Bible
LORD God of hosts, hear my prayer; listen, God of Jacob. Selah

New Revised Standard Version
O LORD God of hosts, hear my prayer; give ear, O God of Jacob! Selah
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
O LORD God of hosts, hear my prayer; give ear, O God of Jacob.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
LORD JEHOVAH, God of hosts, hear my prayer and give ear, God of Jacob!
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
O LORD God of hosts, hear my prayer; Give ear, O God of Jacob. Selah

Brenton Septuagint Translation
O Lord God of hosts, hear my prayer: hearken, O God of Jacob. Pause.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Better is One Day in Your Courts
7They go from strength to strength, until each appears before God in Zion. 8O LORD God of Hosts, hear my prayer; give ear, O God of Jacob. Selah 9Take notice of our shield, O God, and look with favor on the face of Your anointed.…

Cross References
2 Chronicles 6:40
Now, my God, may Your eyes be open and Your ears attentive to the prayer offered in this place.

1 Kings 8:28-30
Yet regard the prayer and plea of Your servant, O LORD my God, so that You may hear the cry and the prayer that Your servant is praying before You today. / May Your eyes be open toward this temple night and day, toward the place of which You said, ‘My Name shall be there,’ so that You may hear the prayer that Your servant prays toward this place. / Hear the plea of Your servant and of Your people Israel when they pray toward this place. May You hear from heaven, Your dwelling place. May You hear and forgive.

Nehemiah 1:6
let Your eyes be open and Your ears attentive to hear the prayer that I, Your servant, now pray before You day and night for Your servants, the Israelites. I confess the sins that we Israelites have committed against You. Both I and my father’s house have sinned.

Daniel 9:17-19
So now, our God, hear the prayers and petitions of Your servant. For Your sake, O Lord, cause Your face to shine upon Your desolate sanctuary. / Incline Your ear, O my God, and hear; open Your eyes and see the desolation of the city that bears Your name. For we are not presenting our petitions before You because of our righteous acts, but because of Your great compassion. / O Lord, listen! O Lord, forgive! O Lord, hear and act! For Your sake, O my God, do not delay, because Your city and Your people bear Your name.”

Isaiah 37:17
Incline Your ear, O LORD, and hear; open Your eyes, O LORD, and see. Listen to all the words that Sennacherib has sent to defy the living God.

Jeremiah 29:12
Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you.

2 Chronicles 7:15
Now My eyes will be open and My ears attentive to the prayers offered in this place.

1 Samuel 1:11
And she made a vow, saying, “O LORD of Hosts, if only You will look upon the affliction of Your maidservant and remember me, not forgetting Your maidservant but giving her a son, then I will dedicate him to the LORD all the days of his life, and no razor shall ever touch his head.”

2 Kings 19:16
Incline Your ear, O LORD, and hear; open Your eyes, O LORD, and see. Listen to the words that Sennacherib has sent to defy the living God.

Psalm 5:1-2
For the choirmaster, to be accompanied by flutes. A Psalm of David. Give ear to my words, O LORD; consider my groaning. / Attend to the sound of my cry, my King and my God, for to You I pray.

Psalm 17:1
A prayer of David. Hear, O LORD, my righteous plea; listen to my cry. Give ear to my prayer—it comes from lips free of deceit.

Psalm 55:1
For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. A Maskil of David. Listen to my prayer, O God, and do not ignore my plea.

Psalm 130:2
O Lord, hear my voice; let Your ears be attentive to my plea for mercy.

Psalm 143:1
A Psalm of David. O LORD, hear my prayer. In Your faithfulness, give ear to my plea; in Your righteousness, answer me.

Isaiah 1:15
When you spread out your hands in prayer, I will hide My eyes from you; even though you multiply your prayers, I will not listen. Your hands are covered with blood.


Treasury of Scripture

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O LORD God of Hosts
This phrase acknowledges God's supreme authority and power over the heavenly armies. The title "God of Hosts" emphasizes His sovereignty and might, often used in contexts where God's protection and deliverance are sought. It reflects the understanding of God as a divine warrior, a theme prevalent in the Old Testament, especially in the context of Israel's battles and struggles. This title is also a reminder of God's omnipotence and His ability to command the forces of heaven, aligning with passages like Isaiah 6:3, where the seraphim proclaim His holiness and glory.

hear my prayer
The psalmist's plea for God to listen underscores the personal relationship between the believer and God. It reflects a deep trust in God's willingness to hear and respond to the prayers of His people. This request is a common theme throughout the Psalms, where the faithful often cry out to God in times of need, as seen in Psalm 5:1-3. The act of prayer is central to the believer's life, serving as a means of communication with God and a way to express dependence on Him.

give ear, O God of Jacob
Invoking the "God of Jacob" connects the prayer to the covenantal promises made to the patriarchs, highlighting God's faithfulness throughout generations. Jacob, later named Israel, represents the nation and God's enduring commitment to His people. This reference serves as a reminder of God's past deliverance and His ongoing relationship with Israel. It also ties into the broader biblical narrative of God's redemptive plan, as seen in Genesis 28:13-15, where God promises Jacob land, descendants, and His presence.

Selah
The term "Selah" is often interpreted as a pause or interlude, inviting the reader or listener to reflect on the preceding words. It serves as a moment to meditate on the significance of the prayer and the attributes of God mentioned. While its exact meaning is debated, it is generally understood as a call to contemplation, allowing the truths expressed to resonate deeply within the heart and mind of the believer. This pause encourages a deeper engagement with the text, fostering a moment of worship and reflection on God's majesty and faithfulness.

Persons / Places / Events
1. LORD God of Hosts
This title emphasizes God's sovereignty and command over the heavenly armies. It reflects His power and authority.

2. God of Jacob
This reference connects to the patriarch Jacob, highlighting God's covenantal faithfulness and His relationship with Israel.

3. Selah
A term used in the Psalms, possibly indicating a pause for reflection or musical interlude, inviting the reader to meditate on the preceding words.
Teaching Points
God's Sovereignty and Power
Recognize that God is the ultimate authority over all creation, including the heavenly hosts. This should inspire confidence in His ability to answer prayer.

Covenantal Faithfulness
Remember that God is faithful to His promises, as seen in His relationship with Jacob. This encourages trust in His ongoing faithfulness to us.

The Importance of Prayer
The psalmist's plea for God to "hear my prayer" highlights the importance of earnest and sincere communication with God.

Reflective Meditation
The use of "Selah" invites us to pause and reflect on God's attributes and our relationship with Him, deepening our spiritual understanding.Verse 8. - O Lord God of hosts, hear my prayer. The prayer of ver. 9. Give ear, O God of Jacob (comp. Psalm 20:1; Psalm 46:7, 11; Psalm 75:9; Psalm 76:6; Psalm 81:1, 4, etc.).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
O LORD
יְה֘וָ֤ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

God
אֱלֹהִ֣ים (’ĕ·lō·hîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

of Hosts,
צְ֭בָאוֹת (ṣə·ḇā·’ō·wṯ)
Noun - common plural
Strong's 6635: A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign

hear
שִׁמְעָ֣ה (šim·‘āh)
Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | third person feminine singular
Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently

my prayer;
תְפִלָּתִ֑י (ṯə·p̄il·lā·ṯî)
Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 8605: Intercession, supplication, a hymn

give ear,
הַאֲזִ֨ינָה (ha·’ă·zî·nāh)
Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular | third person feminine singular
Strong's 238: To broaden out the ear, to listen

O God
אֱלֹהֵ֖י (’ĕ·lō·hê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

of Jacob.
יַעֲקֹ֣ב (ya·‘ă·qōḇ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3290: Jacob -- a son of Isaac, also his desc

Selah
סֶֽלָה׃ (se·lāh)
Interjection
Strong's 5542: Suspension, pause


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