Psalm 53:6 Meaning
Oh that the salvation of Israel were come out of Zion! When God bringeth back the captivity of his people, Jacob shall rejoice, and Israel shall be glad.
Context Explained
4Have the workers of iniquity no knowledge? who eat up my people as they eat bread: they have not called upon God.
5There were they in great fear, where no fear was: for God hath scattered the bones of him that encampeth against thee: thou hast put them to shame, because God hath despised them.
6Oh that the salvation of Israel were come out of Zion! When God bringeth back the captivity of his people, Jacob shall rejoice, and Israel shall be glad.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Isaiah 59:20
Both verses speak of a Redeemer coming to Zion.
Romans 11:26
This verse discusses the salvation of Israel, fulfilled in Christ.
Revelation 21:4
Both verses promise joy and restoration for God's people.
Source: Psalm 53:6