Psalms 118:21
I will yadah ·extend hands in thankful praise· to you, for you have answered me, 2 and have become my yishu'ah ·salvation·. 1
One Unity Resource Bible
In The King James Version
I will praise thee: for thou hast heard me, and art become my salvation.
In Context
20This is the gate of Adonai; 2 the upright will enter into it. 1
Cross References
Exodus 15:2Yah is my strength and song. 2 He has become my yishu'ah ·salvation·. 1 This is my God, and I will praise him; 2 my father’s God, and I will exalt him. 1
Psalms 69:33For Adonai sh'ma ·hears obeys· the needy, 2 and does not despise his captive people. 1
Psalms 118:14Yah is my strength and song. 2 He has become my yishu'ah ·salvation·. 1
Isaiah 49:8Adonai says, “In an acceptable time I have answered you, 2 and in a day of yishu'ah ·salvation· I have helped you. + 49:8. Quoted in 2 Cor 6:2 1 + 49:8 b MP: “Preserved you as a covenant for the people” - the restoring the land and distributing inheritance was anticipated at Messiah’s coming (see in Luke 24:21 and Acts 1:6). The national-political redemption is yet to come at the demise of the anti-Messiah and the establishment of Messiah’s eternal kingdom. (Rev 19:11-21 is describing Ezekiel ch 38-39 and Daniel ch 11). Judaism in the days of Yeshua expected political redemption with the Messiah (Luke 24:21; Acts 1:6). (Also referenced: Luke 24:21; Acts 1:6; 2 Cor 6:2; Rev 19:11-21+; Ezekiel ch 38-39 and Daniel ch 11). (Matt 26:28) I will preserve you, and give you for a covenant ·binding contract between two or more parties· of the people, 2 to raise up the land, to make them inherit the desolate heritage: 1
Matthew Henry on Psalms 118:20-29
David Triumphs in God; The Humiliation and Exaltation of the Messiah. 19 Open to me the gates of righteousness: I will go into them, and I will praise the Lord : 20 This gate of the Lord , into which the righteous shall enter. 21 I will praise thee: for thou hast heard me, and art become my salvation. 22 The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner. 23 This is the Lord 's doing; it is marvellous in our eyes. 24 This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in… Read the whole commentary →