Psalm 31:5
“Into thine hand I commit my spirit: thou hast redeemed me, O Lord God of truth.”
KJV
Read in Psalm 31Meaning
“Into your hand I commit my spirit” expresses entrusting one’s life to the faithful Redeemer; Luke 23:46 later gives the line major Christian reception in Jesus’ final prayer.
Refuge and entrusted life
Verses 1–8 seek refuge, guidance and rescue, commit the speaker’s spirit to God, reject empty idols, and celebrate being set in a broad place.
Read carefully
“Into your hand I commit my spirit” expresses entrusting one’s life to the faithful Redeemer; Luke 23:46 later gives the line major Christian reception in Jesus’ final prayer.
Reflection
“Into your hand I commit my spirit” expresses entrusting one’s life to the faithful Redeemer; Luke 23:46 later gives the line major Christian reception in Jesus’ final prayer.