Psalms 33:21

“For in him our heart is glad, for in his holy name we have trusted.”

Psalms 33:21 · direct translation from the Hebrew
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The eye of YHWH is on those who wait for his loyal loveHope

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Psalms 33:21, word by word

our heartלִבֵּlibe

heart

The deepest part of a person: where they think, feel and decide.

Where else “libe” appears
is gladיִשְׂמַחyismach

rejoice

To feel glad and show it, above all at the feast before YHWH.

Where else “yismach” appears
in his holy nameשֵׁםshem

name of YHWH

YHWH's name: himself, as he makes himself known.

Where else “shem” appears
in his holy nameקָדְשׁkadsh

holy thing

Something set apart for God: a day, an offering.

Where else “kadsh” appears
we have trustedבָטָחְנוּvatachnu

trust

To rely on someone, YHWH or man.

Where else “vatachnu” appears

The context

20Our soul is waiting for YHWH; our help and our shield is he.

21 · This verse (above)

22Let your loyal love, YHWH, be upon us, even as we have awaited you.

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