Psalm 121:1-2 (KJV) with Hebrew, Strong’s Concordance, and Deeper Insight
Hebrew Text with Strong’s Concordance Numbers:
אַשָּׂ֥א (H5375) עֵינַ֗י (H5869) אֶל־הֶֽהָרִים֮ (H2022) מֵאַ֥יִן (H370) יָבֹ֥א (H935) עֶזְרִֽי׃ (H5828)
עֶזְרִ֥י (H5828) מֵעִֽם־יְהוָ֑ה (H3068) עֹ֝שֵׂ֗ה (H6213) שָׁמַ֥יִם (H8064) וָאָֽרֶץ׃ (H776)
Transliteration with Strong’s Concordance Numbers:
Verse 1:
“Esa-H5375 einai-H5869 el-H413 heharim-H2022; me’ayin-H370 yavo-H935 ezri-H5828?”
Verse 2:
“Ezri-H5828 me’im-H5973 Yahweh-H3068; oseh-H6213 shamayim-H8064 va’aretz-H776.”
Key Hebrew Words and Their Meanings:
- אַשָּׂ֥א (Esa – H5375) → I will lift up, raise
- עֵינַ֗י (Einai – H5869) → My eyes
- הֶהָרִים (Heharim – H2022) → The hills, mountains
- מֵאַ֥יִן (Me’ayin – H370) → From where, from what place
- יָבֹ֥א (Yavo – H935) → Shall come, enter
- עֶזְרִֽי (Ezri – H5828) → My help, assistance
- יְהוָ֑ה (Yahweh – H3068) → The LORD (God’s covenant name)
- עֹ֝שֵׂ֗ה (Oseh – H6213) → Maker, creator, doer
- שָׁמַ֥יִם (Shamayim – H8064) → The heavens, sky
- וָאָֽרֶץ (Va’aretz – H776) → And the earth
Deeper Insight & Meaning:
Psalm 121 is known as a “Song of Ascents,” sung by travelers on their way to Jerusalem.
- “I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills”
- In ancient Israel, hills often symbolized protection and strength. Some believe the psalmist is looking toward Jerusalem, the holy city, which was on a hill.
- Others see it as a contrast: Should I trust in the mountains (earthly security), or should I trust in God?
- “From whence cometh my help?”
- The question acknowledges human dependence on divine assistance.
- Instead of trusting in natural landmarks (hills), the psalmist affirms that true help comes from God alone.
- “My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth.”
- Yahweh, the Creator of all things, is the one who provides help, security, and protection.
- Since He created everything, there is nothing beyond His power to handle.
Conclusion:
Psalm 121:1-2 is a powerful declaration of faith and trust in God. It reminds believers that:
✅ God alone is our source of help.
✅ Earthly security is temporary; true safety comes from the Creator of heaven and earth.
✅ Lifting our eyes to God means focusing on Him rather than our troubles.
