Keraia
Psalm 48

Psalm 48:7

Broken Bondage · Psalm 48:1–14
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Translations

Modern
With a wind from the east You wrecked the ships of Tarshish.
Traditional
Thou breakest the ships of Tarshish with an east wind.
Literal
With a wind of the east you broke apart the ships of Tarshish.
Latin
…in spiritu vehementi conteres naves Tharsis.

Original

Hebrew
English
With a wind from the east You wrecked the ships of Tarshish.

Notes

Psalms 48:7

The ships of Tarshish were built for long voyages and represent human achievement (see also 2 Chronicles 9:21; Isaiah 2:16). Their destruction might be the event mentioned in 1 Kings 22:48.

Psalms 48:1–14

This song of Zion (see also Psalms 46, 76, 87, 122) clearly describes Jerusalem (Zion) as the city of the Great King, where the godly find protection (48:1–3). God rules from Zion with faithfulness, righteousness, and justice, inspiring his people with confidence and joy (Psalm 48:9–11). They dedicate themselves to witnessing Zion's glory so they can share it with the next generation (Psalm 48:8, 12–14).

Theme notes and profiles

Jerusalem Praise Psalms Zion

Places

Tarshish: Distant maritime city known for its wealth and trade

Glossary

David Korahite, Korathite Music Numbers, Book of Psalms, Book of Tarshish (Place)

Topics

Meteorology and Celestial Phenomena: Phenomena of The East Wind Ships were often Wrecked Tarshish: Also Called Tharshish: Commerce and Wealth of War: Counsels of