Psalm 83:5 kjv
For they have consulted together with one consent: they are confederate against thee:
Psalm 83:5 nkjv
For they have consulted together with one consent; They form a confederacy against You:
Psalm 83:5 niv
With one mind they plot together; they form an alliance against you?
Psalm 83:5 esv
For they conspire with one accord; against you they make a covenant ?
Psalm 83:5 nlt
Yes, this was their unanimous decision.
They signed a treaty as allies against you ?
Psalm 83 5 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Psa 2:2 | The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed, saying... | Earthly rulers unite against God. |
| Psa 31:13 | For I have heard the slander of many: fear was on every side: while they took counsel together against me, they devised to take away my life. | Enemies conspiring. |
| Psa 64:2 | Hide me from the secret counsel of the wicked; from the insurrection of the workers of iniquity. | Concealed plots of wicked. |
| Neh 4:8 | And conspired all of them together to come and to fight against Jerusalem, and to hinder it. | Conspiracy against Jerusalem. |
| Isa 7:5-6 | Because Syria, Ephraim, and the son of Remaliah, have taken evil counsel against thee, saying, Let us go up against Judah... | Specific nations confederating against God's people. |
| Isa 8:9-10 | Associate yourselves, O ye people, and ye shall be broken in pieces... Take counsel together, and it shall come to nought... | Human counsel against God fails. |
| Isa 28:15 | Because ye have said, We have made a covenant with death, and with hell are we at agreement... | Making pacts contrary to God. |
| Ezek 38:7-8 | Be thou prepared, and prepare for thyself, thou, and all thy company that are assembled unto thee, and be thou a guard unto them. After many days thou shalt be visited... | Future coalition against God's people. |
| Mic 2:1 | Woe to them that devise iniquity, and work evil upon their beds! when the morning is light, they practice it, because it is in the power of their hand. | Deliberate evil plotting. |
| Zech 12:3 | And in that day will I make Jerusalem a burdensome stone for all people: all that burden themselves with it shall be cut in pieces, though all the people of the earth be gathered together against it. | Nations gathering against Jerusalem. |
| John 11:47 | Then gathered the chief priests and the Pharisees a council, and said, What do we? for this man doeth many miracles. | Religious leaders conspiring. |
| Acts 4:26-27 | The kings of the earth stood up, and the rulers were gathered together against the Lord, and against his Christ. For of a truth against thy holy child Jesus... | Opposition to Christ by rulers. |
| Acts 23:12 | And when it was day, certain of the Jews banded together, and bound themselves under a curse, saying that they would neither eat nor drink till they had killed Paul. | A conspired plot against Paul. |
| Rom 1:32 | Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them. | Consent in wickedness. |
| Rom 8:31 | What then shall we say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? | God's ultimate victory against any alliance. |
| Jas 3:16 | For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work. | Lack of godly wisdom leading to evil. |
| 1 John 4:4 | Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world. | God's presence overcomes earthly opposition. |
| Rev 16:14 | For they are the spirits of devils, working miracles, which go forth unto the kings of the earth and of the whole world, to gather them to the battle of that great day of God Almighty. | Gathering of nations for final battle. |
| Rev 17:13 | These have one mind, and shall give their power and strength unto the beast. | United mind against God's kingdom. |
| Rev 19:19 | And I saw the beast, and the kings of the earth, and their armies, gathered together to make war against him that sat on the horse, and against his army. | Armies making war against Christ. |
Psalm 83 verses
Psalm 83 5 Meaning
Psalm 83:5 articulates the core motivation and method of the enemies arrayed against God's people. It reveals their deliberate and unanimous conspiracy to form a formal alliance, explicitly directed against God Himself. Their united counsel and solemn pact are a testament to their deep-seated rebellion and unified intent to defy divine authority.
Psalm 83 5 Context
Psalm 83 is a prophetic prayer of lament, uttered by Asaph, likely on behalf of the nation of Israel. The historical backdrop for this psalm often points to periods when Israel faced significant confederacies of surrounding nations threatening its existence, such as during the time of Jehoshaphat (2 Chr 20:1-30) or even later exilic or post-exilic threats. The preceding verses (Psa 83:1-4) describe God's apparent silence amidst the enemies' tumult and their malevolent intentions to destroy Israel and eradicate its name. Verse 5 precisely reveals the depth of this conspiracy, moving beyond general malice to describe a formally agreed-upon and unified alliance (berith) among these diverse peoples. The targeting of God Himself, indicated by "against Thee," elevates this conflict from a geopolitical struggle to a spiritual warfare.
Psalm 83 5 Word analysis
- For (כִּי - ki): This conjunction introduces the reason or explanation for the urgent plea made in the preceding verses. It indicates a cause, providing the grounds for God's intervention.
- they have consulted together (נוֹעֲצוּ - no'atzu): Derived from the root `יעץ` (ya'ats), meaning "to advise, counsel, consult." This verb implies a deliberate and intentional process of discussion and planning. It's not a rash decision but a thought-out plot. The "they" refers to the specific nations listed in Psa 83:6-8, highlighting their collective agreement.
- with one consent (לֵב יַחְדָּו - lev yaḥdāw): `לֵב` (lev) literally means "heart" but often denotes mind, will, intention, or understanding. `יַחְדָּו` (yaḥdāw) means "together, unitedly." This phrase emphasizes their absolute unity of purpose and motivation. Their hearts, minds, and wills are entirely aligned in their evil intention. It underscores the lack of internal dissent among the confederates, making their threat more potent.
- they are confederate (בְּרִית יִכְרֹתוּ - bəriṯ yiḵrōṯū): `בְּרִית` (bəriṯ) refers to a "covenant, treaty, alliance, pact." It signifies a formal and solemn agreement, often sealed with oaths or rituals. `יִכְרֹתוּ` (yiḵrōṯū) is from `כרת` (karat), "to cut." To "cut a covenant" (karat berith) was an ancient Near Eastern idiom for making a treaty, often involving the cutting of animals as part of the ritual, symbolizing the fate of those who broke the pact. This signifies a binding, legalistic agreement.
- Phrase: "have consulted together with one consent": This emphasizes a premeditated and unified resolve among the enemy nations. It denotes a deliberate strategy, not a spontaneous eruption of hostility. Their plotting is deeply rooted in a shared, malicious intent.
- Phrase: "they are confederate against thee": This highlights the formal, binding nature of their alliance and, crucially, its direct target: God Himself. The word `עָלֶיךָ` (`aleyḵā), "against You," specifically attributes their hostility to the Divine, making their actions a direct affront to God's sovereignty and His chosen people, who bear His name (as implied in the broader psalm). Their `berith` (covenant) stands in direct opposition to God's eternal `berith` with Israel.
Psalm 83 5 Bonus section
The concept of "cutting a covenant" (karat berith) among nations in the ancient Near East was a profound and sacred act, symbolizing binding agreement and loyalty, often secured by divine oaths or shared rituals. When the enemies of Psalm 83 form such a covenant "against You" (God), it represents a profound spiritual irony and defiance. They are using a divinely instituted concept (covenant-making) to formalize their rebellion against the very source of covenant. This elevates the conflict beyond mere political antagonism to a profound spiritual confrontation, where human will actively and ceremonially sets itself against divine will.
Psalm 83 5 Commentary
Psalm 83:5 precisely unmasks the enemies' strategy: not just incidental skirmishes but a pre-meditated, unified, and formally covenanted plot. Their consultation is deliberate, their consent complete, reflecting a malicious resolve of heart and mind against God's purposes. The solemnity of their "cutting a covenant" underlines the seriousness and binding nature of their anti-God alliance, revealing that the ultimate target of their aggression, by attacking God's people, is the Lord Himself. This spiritual insight underscores the enduring reality that behind earthly conflicts targeting God's covenant people, there often lies a deeper rebellion against God's sovereign plan and authority. This pattern has been repeated throughout history, where opposition to God's church and truth arises from unified, intentional plotting.