But God shall shoot at them with an arrow; suddenly shall they be wounded.
But God will shoot an arrow at them; they will be wounded suddenly.
God is promising that He will strike down those who attack His people, and it will happen quickly and unexpectedly.
📚 Historical Context
Psalm 64 is a prayer attributed to David, where he seeks God's protection from enemies who secretly plot against him, reflecting the dangers he faced as a leader in ancient Israel. This psalm fits into the broader biblical narrative of God's deliverance for the faithful amid persecution, such as during David's conflicts with King Saul. The imagery of God shooting arrows represents divine judgment and sudden retribution, a common metaphor in ancient Near Eastern culture for God's active role in upholding justice.
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