“Cleaving to the Dust”

Hi Pastor John,

In this verse when it says, “My soul cleaveth unto the dust”, does it mean my soul cleaves to nothing? That’s how I read it. What does it mean?

Thank you,

Jenny

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Hi Jenny,

In this case, “cleaving to the dust” is a phrase that means utterly cast down, probably as a result of being greatly persecuted by God’s own people for loving God’s truth instead of being carried away with their folly.

Thanks for the question.

Pastor John