Psalm 66:19 - Make a Joyful Noise

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Context

Make a Joyful Noise
…18If I had cherished iniquity in my heart, the Lord would not have listened. 19But God has surely heard; He has attended to the sound of my prayer. 20Blessed be God, who has not rejected my prayer or withheld from me His loving devotion!…

Cross References

1 John 5:14-15
And this is the confidence that we have before Him: If we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. / And if we know that He hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we already possess what we have asked of Him.James 5:16
Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great power to prevail.Proverbs 15:29
The LORD is far from the wicked, but He hears the prayer of the righteous.John 9:31
We know that God does not listen to sinners, but He does listen to the one who worships Him and does His will.1 Peter 3:12
For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”Jeremiah 29:12-13
Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. / You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart.Matthew 7:7-8
Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. / For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.Isaiah 65:24
Even before they call, I will answer, and while they are still speaking, I will hear.1 John 3:22
and we will receive from Him whatever we ask, because we keep His commandments and do what is pleasing in His sight.Psalm 34:15
The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their cry.Luke 11:9-10
So I tell you: Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. / For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.Hebrews 4:16
Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.Proverbs 28:9
Whoever turns his ear away from hearing the law, even his prayer is detestable.Matthew 21:22
If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.”Isaiah 59:1-2
Surely the arm of the LORD is not too short to save, nor His ear too dull to hear. / But your iniquities have built barriers between you and your God, and your sins have hidden His face from you, so that He does not hear.

Psalm 6:9
The LORD hath heard my supplication; the LORD will receive my prayer.

Psalm 34:6
This poor man cried, and the LORD heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles.

Psalm 116:1,2
I love the LORD, because he hath heard my voice and my supplications…

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Psalm 66

But God has surely heard;
This phrase emphasizes the certainty of God's attentiveness to prayer. In the biblical context, the assurance that God hears prayers is a recurring theme, seen in passages like 1 John 5:14-15, which speaks of the confidence believers have in approaching God. The historical context of the Psalms often reflects a time of distress or need, where the psalmist seeks divine intervention. The phrase underscores the personal relationship between the psalmist and God, highlighting God's responsiveness. This assurance is also seen in the life of Jesus, who often withdrew to pray, knowing the Father heard Him (Luke 5:16).

He has attended to the sound of my prayer.
This part of the verse suggests an active engagement by God in response to prayer. The word "attended" implies not just hearing but taking action. In the cultural context of ancient Israel, prayer was a vital part of daily life, and the belief in a God who responds was central to their faith. This is echoed in other scriptures, such as Psalm 34:15, which states that the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and His ears are attentive to their cry. Theologically, this reflects the covenant relationship between God and His people, where God promises to be with them and respond to their needs. This can be seen as a type of Christ, who intercedes on behalf of believers, ensuring that their prayers are heard and answered (Hebrews 7:25).

Persons / Places / Events

1. God
The central figure in this verse, God is depicted as a listener and responder to prayer. His role as a divine being who hears and attends to human petitions is emphasized.

2. Psalmist
The author of the psalm, traditionally attributed to David, who expresses gratitude and assurance that God has heard his prayer.

3. Prayer
The act of communication with God, which is central to the verse. It highlights the relationship between the psalmist and God.

4. Israel
While not directly mentioned in this verse, the context of the psalm often reflects the collective experiences and worship practices of the nation of Israel.

5. Temple Worship
The broader context of Psalm 66 includes themes of worship and praise, likely reflecting the communal worship practices centered around the temple.

Teaching Points

God's Attentiveness
God is not distant or indifferent; He is actively listening to our prayers. This should encourage us to approach Him with confidence and sincerity.

The Power of Prayer
Prayer is a powerful tool for believers. It is not just a ritual but a means of communication with God that can lead to real change and divine intervention.

Faith and Assurance
The psalmist's assurance that God has heard his prayer is a model for us. We should cultivate a faith that trusts in God's responsiveness.

Thanksgiving in Prayer
Just as the psalmist expresses gratitude, our prayers should also include thanksgiving, acknowledging God's past faithfulness and present attentiveness.

Community Worship
While personal prayer is vital, the context of communal worship in the psalm reminds us of the importance of gathering with others to praise and seek God together.

Lists and Questions

Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 66What does 'Words of My Mouth, Meditation of My Heart' mean?Can God hear my prayers?Psalm 116:1-2 claims God hears prayers--why then do many prayers seem to go unanswered?In John 16:23, how do we explain unanswered prayers despite Jesus' assurance that believers will receive what they ask in his name?

Verse 19. - But verily God hath heard me. The psalmist's prayer had been answered so unmistakably, so directly, that he could not doubt of the result, which had been brought about, being the consequence of his vows and supplications (vers. 13. 14). He hath attended to the voice of my prayer. Strange as it might seem to be that God had attended to the voice of a man (Job 7:17; Psalm 8:4; Psalm 144:3; James 5:14-18), yet so it was; the psalmist did not and could not doubt it. Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

But God
אֱלֹהִ֑ים (’ĕ·lō·hîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

has surely
אָ֭כֵן (’ā·ḵên)
Adverb
Strong's 403: Firmly, surely, but

heard;
שָׁמַ֣ע (šā·ma‘)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently

He has attended
הִ֝קְשִׁ֗יב (hiq·šîḇ)
Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7181: To prick up the ears, hearken

to the sound
בְּק֣וֹל (bə·qō·wl)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 6963: A voice, sound

of my prayer.
תְּפִלָּתִֽי׃ (tə·p̄il·lā·ṯî)
Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 8605: Intercession, supplication, a hymn

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