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href="/bsb/psalms/34.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/psalms/34.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/34.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />For the angel of the LORD is a guard; he surrounds and defends all who fear him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/34.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear him, and delivers them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/34.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear Him, and he delivers them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/34.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/34.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The angel of the LORD encamps all around those who fear Him, And delivers them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/34.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear Him, And rescues them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/34.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear Him, And rescues them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/34.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear Him, And rescues them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/34.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The angel of Yahweh encamps around those who fear Him, And rescues them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/34.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear Him [with awe-inspired reverence and worship Him with obedience], And He rescues [each of] them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/34.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear him, and rescues them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/34.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The Angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear Him, and rescues them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/34.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />The angel of Jehovah encampeth round about them that fear him, And delivereth them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/34.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />If you honor the LORD, his angel will protect you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/34.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/34.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The Messenger of the LORD camps around those who fear him, and he rescues them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/34.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />His angel guards those who honor the LORD and rescues them from danger. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/34.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The angel of the LORD surrounds those who fear him, and he delivers them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/34.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear Him, and he delivers them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/34.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The LORD's angel camps around the LORD's loyal followers and delivers them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/34.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear him, and delivers them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/34.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The angel of the LORD encampeth around them that fear him, and delivereth them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/34.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Yahweh’s angel encamps around those who fear him, and delivers them. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/34.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />A messenger of YHWH is encamping, "" Around those who fear Him, "" And He arms them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/34.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> A messenger of Jehovah is encamping, Round about those who fear Him, And He armeth them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/34.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Behold, the messenger of Jehovah surrounding to those fearing him, and he will deliver them.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/34.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The angel of the Lord shall encamp round about them that fear him: and shall deliver them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/34.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 33:8>The Angel of the Lord will encamp around those who fear him, and he will rescue them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/34.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear him, and he saves them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/34.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear him, and delivers them.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/34.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The host of angels of the LORD encamps round about them that worship him, and delivers them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/34.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />The army of the Angels of LORD JEHOVAH surrounds his worshipers and delivers them.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/34.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear Him, And delivereth them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/34.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />The angel of the Lord will encamp round about them that fear him, and will deliver them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/34-7.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=3672" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/34.htm">Taste and See that the LORD is Good</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">6</span>This poor man called out, and the LORD heard him; He saved him from all his troubles. <span class="reftext">7</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/4397.htm" title="4397: mal·’aḵ- (N-msc) -- A messenger. From an unused root meaning to despatch as a deputy; a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. An angel.">The angel</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/2583.htm" title="2583: ḥō·neh (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to incline; by implication, to decline; specifically, to pitch a tent; gen. To encamp.">encamps</a> <a href="/hebrew/5439.htm" title="5439: sā·ḇîḇ (Adv) -- Circuit, round about. Or cbiybah; from cabab; a circle, neighbour, or environs; but chiefly around.">around</a> <a href="/hebrew/3373.htm" title="3373: lî·rê·’āw (Prep-l:: Adj-mpc:: 3ms) -- Fearing, reverent. From yare'; fearing; morally, reverent.">those who fear Him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2502.htm" title="2502: way·ḥal·lə·ṣêm (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms:: 3mp) -- A primitive root; to pull off; hence to strip, To depart; by implication, to deliver, equip; present, strengthen.">and he delivers them.</a> </span><span class="reftext">8</span>Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him!…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/23-20.htm">Exodus 23:20</a></span><br />Behold, I am sending an angel before you to protect you along the way and to bring you to the place I have prepared.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/6-22.htm">Daniel 6:22</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/6-16.htm">2 Kings 6:16-17</a></span><br />“Do not be afraid,” Elisha answered, “for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” / 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/32-1.htm">Genesis 32:1-2</a></span><br />Jacob also went on his way, and the angels of God met him. / When Jacob saw them, he said, “This is the camp of God.” So he named that place Mahanaim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/18-10.htm">Matthew 18:10</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/1-14.htm">Hebrews 1:14</a></span><br />Are not the angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/12-7.htm">Acts 12:7-11</a></span><br />Suddenly an angel of the Lord appeared and a light shone in the cell. He tapped Peter on the side and woke him up, saying, “Get up quickly.” And the chains fell off his wrists. / “Get dressed and put on your sandals,” said the angel. Peter did so, and the angel told him, “Wrap your cloak around you and follow me.” / So Peter followed him out, but he was unaware that what the angel was doing was real. He thought he was only seeing a vision. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/32-21.htm">2 Chronicles 32:21</a></span><br />and the LORD sent an angel who annihilated every mighty man of valor and every leader and commander in the camp of the king of Assyria. So he withdrew to his own land in disgrace. And when he entered the temple of his god, some of his own sons struck him down with the sword.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/63-9.htm">Isaiah 63:9</a></span><br />In all their distress, He too was afflicted, and the Angel of His Presence saved them. In His love and compassion He redeemed them; He lifted them up and carried them all the days of old.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/9-8.htm">Zechariah 9:8</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/22-43.htm">Luke 22:43</a></span><br />Then an angel from heaven appeared to Him and strengthened Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/5-19.htm">Acts 5:19</a></span><br />But during the night an angel of the Lord opened the doors of the jail and brought them out, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/27-23.htm">Acts 27:23-24</a></span><br />For just last night an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I serve stood beside me / and said, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul; you must stand before Caesar. And look, God has granted you the lives of all who sail with you.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/91-11.htm">Psalm 91:11-12</a></span><br />For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways. / They will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/19-5.htm">1 Kings 19:5-7</a></span><br />Then he lay down under the broom tree and fell asleep. Suddenly an angel touched him and said, “Get up and eat.” / And he looked around, and there by his head was a cake of bread baked over hot coals, and a jar of water. So he ate and drank and lay down again. / A second time the angel of the LORD returned and touched him, saying, “Get up and eat, or the journey will be too much for you.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The angel of the LORD encamps round about them that fear him, and delivers them.</p><p class="hdg">The angel</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/91-11.htm">Psalm 91:11</a></b></br> For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/6-17.htm">2 Kings 6:17</a></b></br> And Elisha prayed, and said, LORD, I pray thee, open his eyes, that he may see. And the LORD opened the eyes of the young man; and he saw: and, behold, the mountain <i>was</i> full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/19-35.htm">2 Kings 19:35</a></b></br> And it came to pass that night, that the angel of the LORD went out, and smote in the camp of the Assyrians an hundred fourscore and five thousand: and when they arose early in the morning, behold, they <i>were</i> all dead corpses.</p><p class="hdg">encampeth</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/32-1.htm">Genesis 32:1,2</a></b></br> And Jacob went on his way, and the angels of God met him… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/zechariah/9-8.htm">Zechariah 9:8</a></b></br> And I will encamp about mine house because of the army, because of him that passeth by, and because of him that returneth: and no oppressor shall pass through them any more: for now have I seen with mine eyes.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/job/33-23.htm">Angel</a> <a href="/psalms/18-48.htm">Delivereth</a> <a href="/psalms/18-48.htm">Delivers</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-1.htm">Encampeth</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-15.htm">Encamping</a> <a href="/numbers/1-51.htm">Encamps</a> <a href="/psalms/33-18.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/job/33-23.htm">Messenger</a> <a href="/psalms/18-48.htm">Rescues</a> <a href="/psalms/32-10.htm">Round</a> <a href="/psalms/32-7.htm">Safe</a> <a href="/psalms/11-4.htm">Watching</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/35-5.htm">Angel</a> <a href="/psalms/34-17.htm">Delivereth</a> <a href="/psalms/34-17.htm">Delivers</a> <a href="/psalms/53-5.htm">Encampeth</a> <a href="/psalms/53-5.htm">Encamping</a> <a href="/psalms/53-5.htm">Encamps</a> <a href="/psalms/34-9.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/psalms/35-5.htm">Messenger</a> <a href="/psalms/37-40.htm">Rescues</a> <a href="/psalms/40-12.htm">Round</a> <a href="/psalms/37-3.htm">Safe</a> <a href="/psalms/37-32.htm">Watching</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 34</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/34-1.htm">David praises God, and exhorts others thereto by his experience</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/34-8.htm">They are blessed who trust in God</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/34-11.htm">He exhorts to the fear of God</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/34-15.htm">The privileges of the righteous</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/34.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/34.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>The angel of the LORD</b><br>This phrase often refers to a divine messenger who represents God Himself. In the Old Testament, the "angel of the LORD" is sometimes seen as a theophany, a visible manifestation of God. This figure appears in various significant moments, such as with Hagar in <a href="/genesis/16-7.htm">Genesis 16:7-13</a>, Moses in <a href="/exodus/3-2.htm">Exodus 3:2</a>, and Gideon in <a href="/judges/6-11.htm">Judges 6:11-24</a>. The presence of the angel of the LORD often signifies divine intervention and protection.<p><b>encamps around</b><br>The imagery of encamping suggests a military or protective stance, indicating a readiness to defend. In ancient times, armies would encamp around a city or a person to provide security. This phrase implies a continuous and vigilant protection, much like a shepherd watching over his flock. It evokes the idea of God’s constant presence and safeguarding of His people.<p><b>those who fear Him</b><br>"Fear" in this context refers to a reverential awe and respect for God, acknowledging His power and authority. This fear is not about being afraid but about honoring God and living in obedience to His will. <a href="/proverbs/9-10.htm">Proverbs 9:10</a> states, "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom," highlighting the importance of this attitude in a believer's life. Those who fear God are promised His protection and guidance.<p><b>and he delivers them</b><br>Deliverance is a recurring theme in the Bible, often associated with God saving His people from danger or oppression. This deliverance can be physical, as seen in the Exodus story, or spiritual, as in the salvation offered through Jesus Christ. The promise of deliverance is a reassurance of God’s faithfulness and His ability to rescue His people from any peril. This phrase connects to the broader biblical narrative of redemption and salvation, culminating in the work of Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/34.htm">Psalm 34</a>, who wrote this psalm after being delivered from danger. His life experiences provide the backdrop for understanding God's deliverance.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_angel_of_the_lord.htm">The Angel of the LORD</a></b><br>A divine messenger often seen as a representation of God's presence and protection. In the Old Testament, this figure sometimes appears as a theophany, a visible manifestation of God.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/those_who_fear_him.htm">Those Who Fear Him</a></b><br>Refers to believers who have a reverent awe and respect for God, acknowledging His power and authority in their lives.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/e/encampment.htm">Encampment</a></b><br>The imagery of an encampment suggests a military-like protection, indicating God's readiness to defend and deliver His people.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/d/deliverance.htm">Deliverance</a></b><br>The act of being rescued or set free, which is a central theme in the psalm, highlighting God's saving power.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/r/reverent_fear_of_the_lord.htm">Reverent Fear of the Lord</a></b><br>Cultivate a deep respect and awe for God, recognizing His authority and power in your life.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_protection.htm">Divine Protection</a></b><br>Trust in God's promise of protection, knowing that His presence surrounds you like a fortress.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/deliverance_in_times_of_trouble.htm">Deliverance in Times of Trouble</a></b><br>Seek God's deliverance in difficult situations, believing that He is able and willing to rescue you.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/awareness_of_spiritual_realities.htm">Awareness of Spiritual Realities</a></b><br>Be conscious of the spiritual realm and the presence of God's angels, who are active in the lives of believers.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_in_faith_and_obedience.htm">Living in Faith and Obedience</a></b><br>Live a life of faith and obedience, which invites God's protective presence and deliverance.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_34.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 34</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_psalm_34_7_align_with_today.htm">How does Psalm 34:7’s mention of an angel encamping around believers align with modern understanding of spiritual and physical realities? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/celebrate_with_the_happy.htm">Who gives His angels charge over you?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'wall_of_fire'_mean.htm">What does "wall of fire around Jerusalem" signify?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_angels.htm">What does the Bible say about guardian angels?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/34.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(7) <span class= "bld">The angel of</span> <span class= "bld">the Lord </span>is an expression which has given rise to much discussion. From comparison with other passages it may be (1) any commissioned agent of God, as a prophet (<a href="/haggai/1-13.htm" title="Then spoke Haggai the LORD's messenger in the LORD's message to the people, saying, I am with you, said the LORD.">Haggai 1:13</a>). (2) One of the celestial court (<a href="/genesis/22-11.htm" title="And the angel of the LORD called to him out of heaven, and said, Abraham, Abraham: and he said, Here am I.">Genesis 22:11</a>). (3) Any manifestation of the Divine presence, as the flame in the bush (<a href="/exodus/3-2.htm" title="And the angel of the LORD appeared to him in a flame of fire out of the middle of a bush: and he looked, and, behold, the bush burned with fire, and the bush was not consumed.">Exodus 3:2</a>), the winds (<a href="/context/psalms/35-5.htm" title="Let them be as chaff before the wind: and let the angel of the LORD chase them.">Psalm 35:5-6</a>; <a href="/psalms/104-4.htm" title="Who makes his angels spirits; his ministers a flaming fire:">Psalm 104:4</a>). (4) Jehovah Himself, as in the phrase "the angel of his presence" (<a href="/isaiah/63-9.htm" title="In all their affliction he was afflicted, and the angel of his presence saved them: in his love and in his pity he redeemed them; and he bore them, and carried them all the days of old.">Isaiah 63:9</a>). It may very well be, therefore, that the psalmist uses it here in a general sense for the Divine manifestation of protection. We thus avoid the difficulty in the image of <span class= "ital">one </span>angel encamping round the sufferer, which other commentators try to avoid by supposing <span class= "ital">angel </span>to mean either a <span class= "ital">troop </span>of angels, or <span class= "ital">captain </span>or <span class= "ital">chief </span>of an angelic army. But for this difficulty, we should connect the psalmist's words immediately with the well-known incident in Jacob's life at Mahanaim, or with the story of Elisha and "the horses and chariots of fire" round about him. We certainly must not let go the beautiful thought that round God's elect-- . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/34.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 7.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The angel of the Lord eneampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them</span>. According to some commentators (Rosenmuller, 'Four Friends,' and others), the expression, "angel of the Lord," is here used as a collective, and means the angels generally. With this certainly agrees the statement that the angel "encampeth <span class="accented">round about</span> them that fear him;" and the illustration from <a href="/2_kings/6-14.htm">2 Kings 6:14-18</a> is thus exactly apposite. But others deny that "the angel of the Lord" has ever a collective sense, and think a single personality must necessarily* be intended, which they regard as identical with "the captain of the Lord's host," who appeared to Joshua (<a href="/joshua/5-14.htm">Joshua 5:14, 15</a>), and "the angel of the Lord's presence" spoken of by Isaiah (<a href="/isaiah/63-9.htm">Isaiah 63:9</a>); so Kay, Hengstenberg, Bishop Horsley, Professor Alexander, and the 'Speaker's Commentary.' When pressed to say how this one angel can "encamp round" a number of persons, they reply that, of course, he has his subordinates with him - a "spangled host," that "keep watch in squadrons bright;" and that he is said to do what they do, which is no doubt quite in accordance with ordinary modes of speech. Thus, however, the two expositions become nearly identical, since, according to both, it is the angelic host which "encamps around" the faithful. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/34-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">The angel</span><br /><span class="heb">מַלְאַךְ־</span> <span class="translit">(mal·’aḵ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4397.htm">Strong's 4397: </a> </span><span class="str2">A messenger, of God, an angel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֓ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">encamps</span><br /><span class="heb">חֹנֶ֤ה</span> <span class="translit">(ḥō·neh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2583.htm">Strong's 2583: </a> </span><span class="str2">To incline, to decline, to pitch a, tent, gen, to encamp</span><br /><br /><span class="word">around</span><br /><span class="heb">סָ֘בִ֤יב</span> <span class="translit">(sā·ḇîḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5439.htm">Strong's 5439: </a> </span><span class="str2">A circle, neighbour, environs, around</span><br /><br /><span class="word">those who fear Him,</span><br /><span class="heb">לִֽירֵאָ֗יו</span> <span class="translit">(lî·rê·’āw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Adjective - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3373.htm">Strong's 3373: </a> </span><span class="str2">Fearing, reverent</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and he delivers them.</span><br /><span class="heb">וַֽיְחַלְּצֵֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(way·ḥal·lə·ṣêm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2502.htm">Strong's 2502: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pull off, to strip, to depart, to deliver, equip, present, strengthen</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/34-7.htm">Psalm 34:7 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/34-7.htm">Psalm 34:7 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/34-7.htm">Psalm 34:7 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/34-7.htm">Psalm 34:7 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/34-7.htm">Psalm 34:7 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/34-7.htm">Psalm 34:7 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/34-7.htm">Psalm 34:7 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/34-7.htm">Psalm 34:7 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/34-7.htm">Psalm 34:7 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/34-7.htm">Psalm 34:7 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/34-7.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 34:7 The angel of Yahweh encamps around those (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/34-6.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 34:6"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 34:6" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/34-8.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 34:8"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 34:8" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>