Bible Commentary

I [am] a stranger in the earth: hide not thy commandments from me. 19. a stranger ] A sojourner ( ger), or alien residing under protection in a country not his own, needs to be instructed in the law of the land that he may not offend against it. Such a ‘sojourner’ is the Psalmist … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 119:19”

Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law. 18. Open ] Lit. uncover. Natural sight is unable to discern the mysteries (cp. Psa 119:27) of Divine revelation; hence this prayer for the removal of the veil from his eyes. Cp. 2Ki 6:17 (a different word); Eph 1:17-18. Fuente: The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 119:18”

Deal bountifully with thy servant, [that] I may live, and keep thy word. 17. Deal bountifully ] Cp. Psa 13:6; Psa 116:7; Psa 142:7. and keep thy word ] Better as R.V. So will I observe thy word. “The Psalmist desires continued life mainly because it affords the opportunity of continued obedience” (Maclaren). Cp. Psa … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 119:17”

I will delight myself in thy statutes: I will not forget thy word. 16. Cp. Psa 119:47 ; Psa 119:70. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges I will delight myself in thy statutes – I will find my happiness in thy laws. See Psa 1:2, note; Psa 112:1, note. I will not forget … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 119:16”

I will meditate in thy precepts, and have respect unto thy ways. 15. thy ways ] Or, paths (Jer. semitas), a different word from that in Psa 119:1 ; Psa 119:3 ; Psa 119:5. It is for the most part a poetical word, and is used in Psa 119:9 ; Psa 119:101 ; Psa 119:104 … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 119:15”

I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, as [much as] in all riches. 14. Obedience to the laws by which God attests His Will is the true wealth which brings joy to life. Cp. the teaching of Pro 2:4; Pro 3:13 ff; Pro 8:10-11; Pro 8:18-19; Pro 16:16. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 119:14”

With my lips have I declared all the judgments of thy mouth. 13. have I declared ] Or, recounted. The faithful Israelite was not merely to treasure in his mind God’s declarations of His Will, but to “talk of them” (Deu 6:7), to produce his treasure for the good of others (Mat 12:35). Fuente: The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 119:13”

Blessed [art] thou, O LORD: teach me thy statutes. 12. The confession of Jehovah’s adorableness is a fitting preface to the prayer for further instruction. Cp. Psa 119:7. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Blessed art thou, O Lord – Blessed art thou as the author of such a law. This language of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 119:12”

Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee. 11. have I hid ] Better as R.V. have I laid up, stored up and treasured in my heart as a safeguard against sin. Cp. Job 23:12; Pro 2:1; Pro 7:1; Jer 31:33. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 119:11”

With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments. 10. ’Orach, ‘path,’ a poetical synonym for derek; not in Deut., but common in Prov. The attributes applied to the Law should also be studied. Like its Author ( Psa 119:137, cp. Deu 32:4) it is perfectly righteous. The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 119:10”