I have sworn, and will perform it i have solemnly vowed, and, by gods grace, will fulfil my vow. His meaning is only this,i walk in the midst of dangers and among a thousand deaths. The commandment is a lamp kept burning with the oil of the spirit, as a light to direct us in the choice of. In this psalm each letter of the hebrew alphabet is spelled out in english, and in many bibles the hebrew symbol is written before it. Youre already logged in with your bible gateway account. Jul 29, 2009 there is an ongoing question concerning the words and symbols found between the verses of psalm 119. Pastor chuck smith teaches us a bible study on the set purpose, psalm 119. You have often heard it said that the bible is like a map, and if you use it, you will know from where you started, and to where you need to go to navigate in life. Firstly, psalm 119 says gods word is a lamp and light for us.
Thank you that you are my hiding place help me to abide in you day by day. Your word is a lamp for my feet and a light for my path. Study the bible online using commentary on psalm 119. The word of god directs us in our work and way, and a dark place indeed the world would be without it. His mental eyes are dim, and the road is drear, intricate, and dark. The path of life would be obscured from our view, were it not for the light of jesus which lights our way. Psalm 119 aleph blessed are those whose way is blameless. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet to direct me in all my doubts and difficulties, and to comfort me in all my fears and distresses. Jun 20, 2019 psalm 119 is by far the longest in the psalter, but the meaning of verse 105 is quite clear as it reads. Psalm 119 contains more verses than of the books in the old testament. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. Psalm 119 is the profound truth that the word of god is allsufficient.
Psalm 119 your word is a lamp to my feet king james version kjv psalm 119 kjv holy bible king james bible. Starting your free trial of bible gateway plus is easy. Or, the meaning of the word here rendered freewill, see notes at psalm 110. O what a change takes place in the souls feelings toward the word of god when god is pleased to quicken it into divine life. Psalm 119 is the 119th psalm of the book of psalms, generally known in english by its first verse, in the king james version, blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the lord. Verse 105 is one of the most familiar of the 176 verses found in this psalm. The idea is, that the word of god is like a torch or lamp ton man in a dark night. Psalm 119, new international readers version nirv the. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition of the bible.
Psalm 119aleph blessed are those who live without blame. There are many advantages, but this one is a big one. I have sworn, and i wilt perform it, that i will keep thy. It is referred to in hebrew by its opening words, ashrei temimei derech. Other people analyze this differently with disagreement. May 21, 2012 an explanation of psalm 119 interesting facts.
The use of a lamp is by night, while the light of the sun shineth by day. Whether it be day or night with us, we clearly understand our duty by the word of god. This psalm says, the word of god will guide us along the path of life lighting the way onwards towards our soul salvation. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet this begins a new portion of the psalm, indicated by the hebrew letter nun. Purity verse 140 the format of psalm 119 is an alphabetic acrostic, meaning that the first letters of each line in hebrew follow through the alphabet, 8 lines per letter, thus 8 lines x 22 letters in hebrew 176 lines. Heavenly father, thank you that your word is sure and your promises to all your children are yes and amen in christ jesus. There are 8 verses per letter describing the meaning of the letter. Well send you a new verse every day to download or share. Gods word is a lamp, a light that illuminates the darkness. The statutes of the lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple. Psalm 119 is remarkable for how often it refers to gods written revelation, his word. These words are the names of the letters of the hebrew alphabet. Psalm 119 is made up of 176 verses making it the longest psalm as well as the longest chapter in the bible. We journey through a fallen world with many dangerous pitfalls, slippery places and dark foes seeking to destroy our close fellowship with our lord, but in psalm 119 we are given a beautiful promise and an eternal truth that gods word is a gleaming lamp to our feet, that will guide us through the darkness of this fallen world and it is a shining light to brighten the pathway we take.
There is an ongoing question concerning the words and symbols found between the verses of psalm 119. Psalm 119 letters and meanings psalm 119 contains the 22 letters of the hebrew alphabet. What do the words and symbols between verses in psalm 119. The person that wrote the psalm the psalmist wrote it in hebrew, the language of the jews.
The masoretes a group of jewish scholars between the 6 th and 10 th centuries ad said that the word of god is mentioned in every verse except psalm 119. Mar 23, 2019 psalm 119 is the profound truth that the word of god is allsufficient. The commandment is a lamp kept burning with the oil of the spirit, as a light to direct us in the choice of our way, and the steps we take in that way. Light basically means spiritual revelation, knowledge and insight. It shows me the way wherein i should go, both night and day comp. It relates to us one of the great advantages of the believer over the unbeliever. Psalm 119 contains more verses than 16 of the books in the new testament. What should we learn from psalm 119 in old testament. Some people think that 176 different people wrote one verse each.
Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path. This daily newsletter provides a starting point for personal study, and gives valuable insight into the verses that make up the word of god. If a person walks through the woods at night, he is well served to have a flashlight with him to shine it on the ground in front of him so that his feet do not trip over a snag in the path, or his shins do not encounter a boulder or fallen log. We are walkers through the city of this world, and we are often called to go out into its darkness. Nevertheless, the author of our verse seems to have understood that the journey itself is as important as the destination. Though a common verse taught to children, there is much significance to it. Basil the great, interpreting the word as gods will revealed in holy scripture, observes that the old testament, and in especial the law, was only a lantern lamp or candle because an artificial light, imperfectly illumining the darkness, whereas the gospel, given by the lord jesus himself, is a light of the sun of righteousness, giving. It is much longer than any of them more than twice as long as any of them.
The authorship of this chapter in psalms is unknown. Christian bible study resources, dictionary, concordance and search tools. The book of psalms is in the third section of the hebrew bible, the khetuvim, and a book of the christian old testament. Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the lord. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills.
Thy word is a lamp to my feet, and a light to my paths. It is not making long prayers that christ censurers, but making them for a pretence, which intimates that they are in themselves good and. Youngs concordance provides additional definitions. Psalm 119 is by far the longest in the psalter, but the meaning of verse 105 is quite clear as it reads. It is an alphabetic acrostic in which each group of eight verses all begin with the same letter of the hebrew alphabet, and almost every verse focuses on the beauty of gods torah. In this psalm each letter of the hebrew alphabet is spelled out in english, and in. Free reading plans and devotionals related to psalms 119. The night signifieth adversity, and the day prosperity. If we truly fear god, sin is something we hate and, therefore, very much want to avoid. We use this verse along with verse 11 to form what we refer to as the pledge to the bible.
Gods word provides illumination to walk without stumbling. Since psalm 119 is the longest psalm in the bible, it shows us the priority of gods word to god. This psalm contains 176 verses of praise of hashem, making it the longest chapter in the entire tanach. And you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. Nor, indeed, need we wonder why there is such a marked.
Psalms chapter 119 kjv king james version i have really enjoyed the scripture this is my very first time reading the scripture but it meant so much and lord knows i needed it at this particular time father god in the name of jesus or god youre worthy to be praised when i think about the goodness and all that you have done for me my soul cries out hallelujah hallelujah thank you jesus thank. It also shines upon the dark areas in our lives, revealing our shortcomings and failures, so we may confess. Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. The psalm is an acrostic or alphabetic psalm, in which there are eight couplets beginning with each of the 22 letters of the hebrew alphabet. The same solomon says of the law and commandment, the preceptive part of the word, proverbs 6. Jul 27, 2017 psalm 119 your word is a lamp to my feet king james version kjv psalm 119 kjv holy bible king james bible.
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