Bible Commentary

I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies [are] my meditation. 99. than all my teachers ] Who derive their learning from other sources. Delitzsch thinks that Psa 119:98-100 refer to teachers and elders who, like the Hellenizing Sadducees, were in danger of apostasy through their laxity, and persecuted the strict young … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 119:99”

Thou through thy commandments hast made me wiser than mine enemies: for they [are] ever with me. 98. Thou through thy commandments hast made me wiser &c.] A scarcely possible rendering, though it has some support in the Ancient Versions. Better as R.V., Thy commandments make me wiser &c. For the sense cp. Deu 4:6. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 119:98”

O how love I thy law! it [is] my meditation all the day. 97. P.B.V. follows LXX and Vulg. in adding Lord to the first clause, where it seems to be wanted. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 97 104. Mm. The sweetness and profitableness of the study of God’s law. This stanza … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 119:97”

I have seen an end of all perfection: [but] thy commandment [is] exceeding broad. 96. The meaning may be, ‘I have learnt by experience that all earthly perfection has its limit; but God’s commandment is unlimited in extent and value.’ The word for ‘perfection’ ( tiklh) however occurs here only, and if its sense is … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 119:96”

The wicked have waited for me to destroy me: [but] I will consider thy testimonies. The wicked have waited for me to destroy me – That is, they have lain in wait; or, they have laid a plan. They are watching the opportunity to do it. But I will consider thy testimonies – I will … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 119:95”

I [am] thine, save me; for I have sought thy precepts. 94. sought ] Or, studied. Cp. Psa 119:45. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges I am thine – All that he had, and was, belonged to God. This is an expression of a fact, and of a purpose: a fact about which … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 119:94”

I will never forget thy precepts: for with them thou hast quickened me. I will never forget thy precepts – Thy laws; thy truth. I will bear them in mind forever. To all eternity they shall be the object of my meditation. For with them thou hast quickened me – By them thou hast given … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 119:93”

Unless thy law [had been] my delights, I should then have perished in mine affliction. 92. then ] emphatically, in that case. But for the refreshment of God’s law, he would have utterly lost heart in affliction (Isa 40:29-31). This had revived him ( Psa 119:93), in this ( Psa 119:95) he had found consolation … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 119:92”

They continue this day according to thine ordinances: for all [are] thy servants. 91. This verse may be rendered, According to thine ordinances [ judgements ] they abide [ stand ] this day, For all things are thy servants. The thought of the preceding verses is developed. Heaven and earth obey and subserve the ordinances … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 119:91”

Thy faithfulness [is] unto all generations: thou hast established the earth, and it abideth. 90. The permanence of the earth which God has created is an emblem and guarantee of the permanence of His faithfulness. Cp. Psa 78:69. Kay refers to a sermon by Chalmers on “The Constancy of God in His Works an argument … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 119:90”