Sons of Korah was founded by Matthew Jacoby and Matthew continues to co-ordinate the project. Matthew, who recently completed his doctorate in philosophy and theology at the University of Melbourne, teaches on the spirituality of the psalms and his concise commentary on the settings of the psalms is a feature that is woven through most concert events. In all things Sons of Korah seek to provide an impacting musical journey into the spirit and world of the psalms. The other regular touring members of the group are Jayden Lee, Rod Wilson and Mike Avery. In most cases Sons of Korah tour as a four piece band though they occasionally expand for bigger events.
Sons of Korah is also a partner of the Bible Societies in Australia and New Zealand and in most cases they tour in support of the work of the Bible Society.
Psalm 131
Sons Of Korah Lyrics
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My eyes not haughty i do not concern myself
With things too great or wonderful for me
But I have stilled my
I've stilled my soul now like a child weeps
In it's mothers arms so I am still
So still in my soul in me
Hope in the Lord oooh
Oooh
These lyrics from Sons of Korah's rendition of Psalm 131 offer a deep insight into a humble and surrendered heart. The psalmist declares a lack of pride and arrogance in their heart, indicating a profound understanding of their place in the world. They recognize the limitations of their abilities, realizing that some things might be beyond their capacity to comprehend or achieve. The psalmist's humility allows them to let go of the need to control everything, including those things that are too great or wonderful for them. They acknowledge their dependence on a higher power that holds everything in perfect order and trust in His sovereignty.
Furthermore, the psalmist invokes the imagery of a child weeping in its mother's arms to illustrate the ability to find peace amidst turmoil. In stilling their soul, they are reminded that their hope lies in the Lord, and it is only by surrendering their trust and faith in Him that they can find the strength to carry on. By doing so, they release the anxieties and insecurities that cloud their minds, allowing them to trust in the goodness and mercies of God.
Line by Line Meaning
My heart is not proud, Lord
I humble myself before You, Lord; my heart is filled with humility.
My eyes not haughty i do not concern myself
I do not look down on others with arrogance; I do not concern myself with matters beyond my understanding.
With things too great or wonderful for me
I do not indulge in matters that are beyond my capabilities or understanding; I only focus on what I can handle.
But I have stilled my
I have calmed myself and settled my thoughts.
I've stilled my soul now like a child weeps
I have become as quiet and as calm as a baby weeping in the arms of its mother.
In it's mothers arms so I am still
Just as a baby is peaceful and calm in the arms of its mother, so am I able to be still and find peace in You, Lord.
So still in my soul in me
My soul is completely still and calm within me.
Oh, Israel hope in the Lord
O Israel, have faith and trust in the Lord, for He is our source of hope.
Hope in the Lord oooh
Place your hope entirely in the Lord, for He is our salvation and the one who will guide us to eternal happiness.
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Revelation 22:14 Matthew 5
why the name "Korah" ? did these not rebel against the Lord?
Numbers 16
King James Version
16 Now Korah, the son of Izhar, the son of Kohath, the son of Levi, and Dathan and Abiram, the sons of Eliab, and On, the son of Peleth, sons of Reuben, took men:
2 And they rose up before Moses, with certain of the children of Israel, two hundred and fifty princes of the assembly, famous in the congregation, men of renown:
3 And they gathered themselves together against Moses and against Aaron, and said unto them, Ye take too much upon you, seeing all the congregation are holy, every one of them, and the Lord is among them: wherefore then lift ye up yourselves above the congregation of the Lord?
4 And when Moses heard it, he fell upon his face:
5 And he spake unto Korah and unto all his company, saying, Even to morrow the Lord will shew who are his, and who is holy; and will cause him to come near unto him: even him whom he hath chosen will he cause to come near unto him.
6 This do; Take you censers, Korah, and all his company;
7 And put fire therein, and put incense in them before the Lord to morrow: and it shall be that the man whom the Lord doth choose, he shall be holy: ye take too much upon you, ye sons of Levi.
8 And Moses said unto Korah, Hear, I pray you, ye sons of Levi:
9 Seemeth it but a small thing unto you, that the God of Israel hath separated you from the congregation of Israel, to bring you near to himself to do the service of the tabernacle of the Lord, and to stand before the congregation to minister unto them?
10 And he hath brought thee near to him, and all thy brethren the sons of Levi with thee: and seek ye the priesthood also?
11 For which cause both thou and all thy company are gathered together against the Lord: and what is Aaron, that ye murmur against him?
12 And Moses sent to call Dathan and Abiram, the sons of Eliab: which said, We will not come up:
13 Is it a small thing that thou hast brought us up out of a land that floweth with milk and honey, to kill us in the wilderness, except thou make thyself altogether a prince over us?
14 Moreover thou hast not brought us into a land that floweth with milk and honey, or given us inheritance of fields and vineyards: wilt thou put out the eyes of these men? we will not come up.
15 And Moses was very wroth, and said unto the Lord, Respect not thou their offering: I have not taken one ass from them, neither have I hurt one of them.
16 And Moses said unto Korah, Be thou and all thy company before the Lord, thou, and they, and Aaron, to morrow:
17 And take every man his censer, and put incense in them, and bring ye before the Lord every man his censer, two hundred and fifty censers; thou also, and Aaron, each of you his censer.
18 And they took every man his censer, and put fire in them, and laid incense thereon, and stood in the door of the tabernacle of the congregation with Moses and Aaron.
19 And Korah gathered all the congregation against them unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation: and the glory of the Lord appeared unto all the congregation.
20 And the Lord spake unto Moses and unto Aaron, saying,
21 Separate yourselves from among this congregation, that I may consume them in a moment.
22 And they fell upon their faces, and said, O God, the God of the spirits of all flesh, shall one man sin, and wilt thou be wroth with all the congregation?
23 And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,
24 Speak unto the congregation, saying, Get you up from about the tabernacle of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram.
25 And Moses rose up and went unto Dathan and Abiram; and the elders of Israel followed him.
26 And he spake unto the congregation, saying, Depart, I pray you, from the tents of these wicked men, and touch nothing of their's, lest ye be consumed in all their sins.
27 So they gat up from the tabernacle of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram, on every side: and Dathan and Abiram came out, and stood in the door of their tents, and their wives, and their sons, and their little children.
28 And Moses said, Hereby ye shall know that the Lord hath sent me to do all these works; for I have not done them of mine own mind.
29 If these men die the common death of all men, or if they be visited after the visitation of all men; then the Lord hath not sent me.
30 But if the Lord make a new thing, and the earth open her mouth, and swallow them up, with all that appertain unto them, and they go down quick into the pit; then ye shall understand that these men have provoked the Lord.
31 And it came to pass, as he had made an end of speaking all these words, that the ground clave asunder that was under them:
32 And the earth opened her mouth, and swallowed them up, and their houses, and all the men that appertained unto Korah, and all their goods.
33 They, and all that appertained to them, went down alive into the pit, and the earth closed upon them: and they perished from among the congregation.
34 And all Israel that were round about them fled at the cry of them: for they said, Lest the earth swallow us up also.
35 And there came out a fire from the Lord, and consumed the two hundred and fifty men that offered incense.
36 And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,
37 Speak unto Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest, that he take up the censers out of the burning, and scatter thou the fire yonder; for they are hallowed.
38 The censers of these sinners against their own souls, let them make them broad plates for a covering of the altar: for they offered them before the Lord, therefore they are hallowed: and they shall be a sign unto the children of Israel.
39 And Eleazar the priest took the brasen censers, wherewith they that were burnt had offered; and they were made broad plates for a covering of the altar:
40 To be a memorial unto the children of Israel, that no stranger, which is not of the seed of Aaron, come near to offer incense before the Lord; that he be not as Korah, and as his company: as the Lord said to him by the hand of Moses.
41 But on the morrow all the congregation of the children of Israel murmured against Moses and against Aaron, saying, Ye have killed the people of the Lord.
42 And it came to pass, when the congregation was gathered against Moses and against Aaron, that they looked toward the tabernacle of the congregation: and, behold, the cloud covered it, and the glory of the Lord appeared.
43 And Moses and Aaron came before the tabernacle of the congregation.
44 And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,
45 Get you up from among this congregation, that I may consume them as in a moment. And they fell upon their faces.
46 And Moses said unto Aaron, Take a censer, and put fire therein from off the altar, and put on incense, and go quickly unto the congregation, and make an atonement for them: for there is wrath gone out from the Lord; the plague is begun.
47 And Aaron took as Moses commanded, and ran into the midst of the congregation; and, behold, the plague was begun among the people: and he put on incense, and made an atonement for the people.
48 And he stood between the dead and the living; and the plague was stayed.
49 Now they that died in the plague were fourteen thousand and seven hundred, beside them that died about the matter of Korah.
50 And Aaron returned unto Moses unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation: and the plague was stayed.
Steve Guti
Every knee shall bow and confess that Jesus Christ is Lord praise God praying for everyone everyday God bless you all
Steve Guti
I'm praying to God for our brothers and sisters during this difficulty time there is spiritual warfare we are enduring who are sick suffering having difficulty having problems I'm praying for the lost to get saved before it's too late I'm very sick who suffers but I believe that God and the power of prayers is the best medicine we have left I'm praying to God for our brothers and sisters who are affected by the raging fires and earthquakes and typhoon across the world and power outages and cat 4 hurricane to be safe and their property and animals they desperately need our prayers please pray for them in the end we will be victorious with the Lord praise God praying for everyone everyday until my last breath God bless you all
Schnauzer Bear
All praises to Yahuah... the name of our Lord through His Son, Yahusha (Yeshua) the Messiah 🙌💕🇦🇺
Michael
Sons of Korah, you have been a blessing to my life! I sang along with psalm 51 when i needed to repent, with 91 to find comfort and rest, and many more. Your renditions of the psalms are very creative. Bless you all! Shalom
StormAngel
A beautiful scripture to start the month right 💟
Priscilla Saravia
I’ve always loved this rendition of psalm 131. ❤️
Katie Tsykal
Let Israel hope in the Lord from henceforth and for ever. Psalm 131:3
Great chord progression.
Sharon Williamson
Thank you 🙏 Just in the nick of time
Shulamite
A friend introduced me to your music. Beautiful. Hallelujah thank you
Grace Faith Being Saved
Praise His GLORIOUS Name🤍Lord & Saviour Jesus Christ our KING of Kings🤍Thank you Sons of Korah🤍