Lyrics
Chorus:
You O Lord, are mighty for ever
You bring life to the dead
You O Lord, are mighty for ever
You are mighty to save
Verse1:
You sustain the living with loving kindness
You bring life to the dead with great mercy
You support the failing, You heal the sick
And free those in bondage
Verse2:
You cause the dew to fall,
You cause the wind to blow,
You cause the rain to fall,
You cause salvation to spring forth,
Blessed art Thou, O Lord
Who brings life to the dead
פזמון:
אתה גיבור לעולם אדוני
מחיה מתים אתה
אתה גיבור לעולם אדוני
רב להושיע
בית א':
מכלכל חיים, חיים בחסד
מחיה מתים ברחמים רבים
סומך נופלים ורופא חולים
ומתיר אסורים
בית ב':
מוריד הטל, משיב הרוח
מוריד הגשם, מצמיח ישועה
ברוך אתה אדוני מחיה המתים
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Meaning & Inspiration
Atah Gibor praises the Lord as eternally mighty, merciful, and able to save. Its English and Hebrew lines celebrate divine care for the living, resurrection of the dead, healing for the sick, support for those who fall, and freedom for those in bondage. The repeated blessing gives the song the character of congregational prayer rather than a personal story. Its images of dew, wind, rain, and springing salvation place both creation and human need beneath the rule of God.\n\nThe language closely reflects the Gevurot blessing in Jewish prayer and also shares biblical themes. Psalm 145 portrays the Lord as sustaining those who fall, while Isaiah speaks of salvation springing up alongside righteousness. By joining these themes to the declaration that God brings life to the dead, the song holds mercy, provision, healing, and resurrection together. The result is praise directed toward the God whose strength is displayed through faithful care and saving action.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 145:14 The psalm says the Lord upholds those who fall and raises those bowed down.
- Isaiah 45:8 Isaiah uses the image of salvation springing up from the earth.