Psalm 41:8
“An evil disease, say they, cleaveth fast unto him: and now that he lieth he shall rise up no more.”
KJV
Read in Psalm 41Meaning
Opponents say a destructive or “wicked” thing has fastened on him and that he will not rise; the difficult wording should not be turned into a medical diagnosis, curse theory, or certainty about demonic causation.
Enemies, rumor, and betrayal
Verses 5–9 describe death-wishing, false visits, whispered hostility, malicious interpretation, and betrayal by a trusted companion.
Read carefully
Opponents say a destructive or “wicked” thing has fastened on him and that he will not rise; the difficult wording should not be turned into a medical diagnosis, curse theory, or certainty about demonic causation.
Reflection
Opponents say a destructive or “wicked” thing has fastened on him and that he will not rise; the difficult wording should not be turned into a medical diagnosis, curse theory, or certainty about demonic causation.