Bible Commentary

Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed [thereto] according to thy word. 9. Derek, ‘way,’ LXX , denotes the course of conduct marked out by God’s law. Cp. Deu 5:33; Deu 9:12, &c. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 9. a young man ] Who most needs help to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 119:9”

I will keep thy statutes: O forsake me not utterly. 8. ‘ Edh or ‘ dth (sing. once, plur. 22 times), ‘testimony,’ LXX . The idea of the word is “that of an attestation, or formal affirmation; hence, as referred to God, a solemn declaration of His Will on points (especially) of moral or religious … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 119:8”

I will praise thee with uprightness of heart, when I shall have learned thy righteous judgments. 7. Piqqudm, (21 times), ‘precepts,’ ‘injunctions,’ LXX , a poetical word found only in the Psalter (Psa 19:8; Psa 103:18; Psa 111:7). Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 7. I will give thanks unto thee when I … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 119:7”

Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect unto all thy commandments. 6. Mishpm, ‘judgements,’ or ‘ordinances,’ LXX (19 times in plur., 4 times in sing.), has some variety of meaning. The idea in the word is “that of a judicial decision, made authoritatively once, and constituting a rule, a precedent, applicable to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 119:6”

O that my ways were directed to keep thy statutes! 5. Chuqqm, 21 times, once chuqqth, ‘statutes,’ LXX , lit. something engraved or inscribed, so what is prescribed or enacted. Frequently in Deut. (Psa 4:1 &c.). Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 5. Oh that my ways were established To observe thy statutes! … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 119:5”

Thou hast commanded [us] to keep thy precepts diligently. 4. Mitsvh, ‘commandment,’ LXX (21 times in plural, once in singular collectively), denotes a definite command imposed by authority. It is often coupled with the two following words in Deut. (e.g. Psa 6:1). Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 4. Thou hast commanded thy … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 119:4”

They also do no iniquity: they walk in his ways. 3. ’Imrh, ‘saying,’ or collectively ‘sayings,’ LXX (19 times), is a poetical synonym for dbr, rare in prose, but found in Isa 5:24 in parallelism with trh. Cp. Deu 33:9. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 3. This verse is to be connected … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 119:3”

Blessed [are] they that keep his testimonies, [and that] seek him with the whole heart. 2. Dbr, ‘word,’ LXX (20 times), in plur. ‘words’ (3 times), is the most general term for God’s communication of His Will to man, especially through prophets. It will be remembered that the “Ten Commandments” are literally the “Ten Words” … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 119:2”

O give thanks unto the LORD; for [he is] good: for his mercy [endureth] forever. 29. The Psalm concludes with the chorus of praise with which it began. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges O give thanks unto the Lord … – The psalm closes, as it began, with an exhortation to praise … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 118:29”

Thou [art] my God, and I will praise thee: [thou art] my God, I will exalt thee. 28. I will praise thee ] Rather, I will give thanks unto thee, as in Psa 118:29. The verse is another echo of Exo 15:2. thou art my God ] So the LXX. The Heb. text has, O … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 118:28”