Psalms 91:14

"You will tread on the lion and cobra. You will trample the young lion and the serpent underfoot."

Key Reflection

In Psalms 91:14, the imagery of treading on lions, cobras, and serpents represents divine protection and safety. This passage draws on the cultural understanding that these animals were feared for their deadly bites; thus, being able to confront them symbolizes overcoming life's dangers with God’s intervention. Through this image, the psalmist assures believers of God's power to safeguard them from harm, both physical and spiritual.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Because he hath set his love upon me -Has become attached to me; has united himself with me; is my friend. The Hebrew word expresses the strongest attachment, and is equivalent to our expression - “to fall in love.” It refers here to the fact that God is the object of supreme affection on the part of his people; and it also here implies, that this springs from their hearts; that they have seen such beauty in his character, and have such strong desire for him, that their hearts go out in warm affection toward him. Therefore will I deliver him -I will save him from trouble and from danger. I will set him on high -By acknowledging him as my own, and treating him accordingly.

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