Psalms 23:4 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Bible Comments

Yea. Moreover.

through. Not into; but "through", and out of it, into resurrection life.

valley, &c.. a valley of deep shade: may include (but not necessarily) death's dark valley.

evil. Hebrew. ra'a'. App-44.

Thou art with me. JEHOVAH-SHAMMAH. App-4.

rod and... staff. club and... crook. The only two things carried by the shepherd; the former for defense, the latter for help. The club for the sheep's enemies, the crook for the sheep's defense.. lesson for pastors to-day.

comfort. gently lead. Same word as "leadeth" in Psalms 23:2.

Psalms 23:4

4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me