Psalms 22:21

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 22:21 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Save me from the lion`s mouth; Yea, from the horns of the wild-oxen thou hast answered me.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Save me from the lion`s mouth; Yea, from the horns of the wild-oxen thou hast answered me.
Psalms 22:21 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 22

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
21Save me from the lion`s mouth; Yea, from the horns of the wild-oxen thou hast answered me.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Bless ye the Lord, all ye his hosts, etc.] Which some understand of the sun, moon, and stars, sometimes called the hosts of heaven; and who in their way bless and praise the Lord; (see <19E802>Psalm 148:2,3). Others, of the angels, as before; who are sometimes styled the heavenly host, (<420213>Luke 2:13), and may be so called from their numbers, there being legions of them; and for their military employment, in guarding and protecting the saints, in encamping about them, and fighting for them. Or rather, since these seem to be distinguished from the angels before addressed, by them may be meant the church militant and her members; who are like an army with banners, consisting of volunteer…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Deliverance pleaded in view of former help, when in the most imminent danger, from the most powerful enemy, represented by the unicorn or wild buffalo. the lion's mouth--(Compare Psa 22:13). The lion often used as a figure representing violent enemies; the connecting of the mouth intimates their rapacity.”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Heard - Answered and delivered me. Psalms 22:22”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“me from: Luk 22:53; Joh 14:30; Ti2 4:17; Pe1 5:8 horns: Num 23:22; Deu 33:17; Job 39:9, Job 39:10; Isa 34:7; Joh 8:59; Act 4:27; Act 5:30-32 Psalms 22:22”
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