Hine Lo Yanum
Maranatha! Music Lyrics
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From whence cometh my help?
My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth
He will not suffer thy foot to be moved
He that keepeth thee will not slumber
Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep
The LORD is thy keeper
The LORD is thy shade upon thy right hand
The LORD shall preserve thee from all evil
He shall preserve thy soul
The LORD shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in
From this time forth, and even for evermore
He that keepeth Israel neither slumbers nor sleeps
Slumbers nor sleeps, slumbers nor sleeps
He that keepeth Israel neither slumbers nor sleeps
Slumbers nor sleeps
Hine Lo yanum v'lo yishan
Lo yanum v'lo yishan
Hine Lo yanum v'lo yishan
Shomeir Yisra'el
He that keepeth Israel neither slumbers nor sleeps
Slumbers nor sleeps, slumbers nor sleeps
He that keepeth Israel neither slumbers nor sleeps
Slumbers nor sleeps
The lyrics of Maranatha! Music's song "Hine Lo Yanum" are taken from Psalm 121, a well-known psalm of the Hebrew Bible. The psalmist speaks of lifting up his eyes to the hills, wondering where his help will come from. The answer, in this case, is from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. The Lord is depicted as a watchful presence, never allowing the psalmist's foot to stumble, and always keeping a protective eye on Israel, day or night. The Lord is referred to as a keeper, a shade, and a preserver, emphasizing his role as a protector and sustainer of his people. The repetition of the phrase "neither slumbers nor sleeps" further emphasizes the Lord's ever-watchful presence over Israel.
The lyrics of "Hine Lo Yanum" convey a message of hope and faith in the Lord's protective power. At its core, the song is about finding solace in the Lord's watchful care, especially in times of need. The reference to the hills in the opening line may be symbolic of any challenge or obstacle that the psalmist may face, but the message remains the same: the Lord is a constant source of strength and protection. The psalmist addresses the Lord directly, emphasizing his trust and dependence on God.
Line by Line Meaning
I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills
I will look up towards the hills.
From whence cometh my help?
Where does my help come from?
My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth
My help comes from the Lord, who created heaven and earth.
He will not suffer thy foot to be moved
He will not allow you to stumble.
He that keepeth thee will not slumber
The one who is watching over you will not fall asleep.
Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep
The one who is watching over Israel will not fall asleep or even rest.
The LORD is thy keeper
The Lord is the one who is watching over you.
The LORD is thy shade upon thy right hand
The Lord is protecting you from the sun on your right side.
The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by night
The sun will not harm you during the day, and the moon will not harm you at night.
The LORD shall preserve thee from all evil
The Lord will keep you safe from all harm.
He shall preserve thy soul
He will keep your soul safe.
The LORD shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in
The Lord will keep you safe wherever you go.
From this time forth, and even for evermore
From now on and forever more.
He that keepeth Israel neither slumbers nor sleeps
The one who is watching over Israel will not fall asleep or even rest.
Slumbers nor sleeps, slumbers nor sleeps
Will not sleep or rest, will not sleep or rest.
He that keepeth Israel neither slumbers nor sleeps
The one who is watching over Israel will not fall asleep or even rest.
Slumbers nor sleeps
Will not sleep or rest.
Hine Lo yanum v'lo yishan
Behold, he will not fall asleep or even rest.
Lo yanum v'lo yishan
Will not fall asleep or even rest.
Hine Lo yanum v'lo yishan
Behold, he will not fall asleep or even rest.
Shomeir Yisra'el
Watching over Israel.
He that keepeth Israel neither slumbers nor sleeps
The one who is watching over Israel will not fall asleep or even rest.
Slumbers nor sleeps, slumbers nor sleeps
Will not sleep or rest, will not sleep or rest.
He that keepeth Israel neither slumbers nor sleeps
The one who is watching over Israel will not fall asleep or even rest.
Slumbers nor sleeps
Will not sleep or rest.
Contributed by Bella O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.