Psalms 116:4 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Then called I upon the name of the LORD; O LORD, I beseech thee, deliver my soul.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Then I called out to the Lord by name, saying, 'O Lord, I beg you, save my life!'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is crying out to God in desperate prayer, pleading for God to rescue him from danger or death.

📚 Historical Context

This psalm was likely written during a time of severe personal crisis, possibly illness or persecution. In ancient Hebrew culture, calling upon 'the name of the LORD' was a formal way of invoking God's character and covenant promises. The psalmist is using the most intimate and personal name for God (Yahweh) while pleading for deliverance.

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