41. I opine this is a part of Torah (Zabur) revealed to David, preserved in Bible without much corruptions. (1) Law – Most people think of the Ten Commandments when the word “law” arises. December 14 2013 • 0 responses • Vote Up • Share • Report Very interesting, thanks, Sherry. 3. Psalm 1:2, 50. Many English versions will put the name of the Hebrew letter above each stanza (e.g., Aleph, Beth, Gimel). of Revelation so Psalm 119 vs 1 to 8 parallels with Revelation chapter 1…psalm 119 vs 9 to 16 parallels with Revelation chapter 2…and so on ,so Psalm 119vs169 to 176 parallels with Revelation 22…Verbatim and in order…also using the same keys(keys of the kingdom that Jesus Himself talked about)…Genesis to Song of Solomon(Old Testament)…Israel at her Zenith/best at the time of King Solomon…And Matthew to 2 Peter(New Testament)…with each book ? I was studying it today and found this blog post. I LOVE Ps 119! “Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the Lord.” (Psalm 119:1) There are so many verses. The second word is saying, imrah in Hebrew, used 19 times: this is another way to say word, anything God has spoken, commanded or promised. Our SS teacher says Jeremiah wrote part of Psalm 119. The following list includes all the "Ten Words" given above, with every They believe that Psalm 119 is a psalm written by David. How many verses in Psalm 119 do not make any reference to the law etc ? 119. . Psalm 119 is a prayer that includes many different elements, including prayers of praise (45-48), lament (81-88), vindication (132-134), obedience (57-64), and petitions for wisdom (33-40). Verses 14, 72, 83, 119, 127, 162, and 176 contain similes comparing one thing to another like thing. In Orthodox monasteries Psalm 119 is read daily at the Midnight Office: “At midnight I arose to give thanks unto Thee for the judgments of Thy righteousness” (v. 62). The Word, locked up in the heart—is a preservative against sin. 16. I am going to take this Psalm at a more simple level. There have been many lengthy works written on this Psalm, including one by Thomas Manton, a Puritan preacher and writer, who wrote a three-volume work on Psalm 119. Psalms 119:1-176. 119 Blessed are the [] undefiled in the way, Who walk in the law of the Lord2 Blessed are those who keep His testimonies, Who seek Him with the () whole heart! 30. Lewis. Verses 1-176. Thy Word was sung at our wedding. The average Bible reader spends less time in the word of God each day than he spends watching the commercials in a thirty minute television program. It has 22 stanzas of 8 lines each giving a total of 176 verses. The first word is promise or word, dabar in Hebrew, used 24 times: it means God’s spoken, revealed word. They are the introduction. We can make our heart a home for God’s word. They do nothing wrong; they follow His ways. 24. the word - words - appears 4 times in Psalm 119 Psa 119:57 Thou art my portion, O LORD: I have said that I would keep thy words. א. ALEPH . 44. There are 8 verses per letter describing the meaning of the letter. The “I wills” are powerful, as well as the “quickens” and “lets”! 46. Thank you so much for sharing this. 2. 18. Before two-thirds of the psalm was sung, his pardon arrived and his life was spared. 6 Then I would not be ashamed, 15. There are 22 times 8, or 176 verses in Psalm 119. The Lord showed me the Law in Psalm 119…187(Genesis to Deuteronomy/187 chapters)-176=11 so take away Genesis 1 to 11/pre-history and psalm 119 starts with Genesis 12(the Abrahamic Covenant)…so psalm 119vs1 parallels with Genesis 12…psalm 119 vs2 parallels with Genesis 13 and so on all the way up to Psalm 119vs176 parallels with Deuteronomy chapter 34…Verbatim and in order…Amen!!! . You might find the website Psalm 119 Experience of interest. Also Psalm 119 in Paul’s writings and in the life of Jesus…Romans 1 to Revelation 22/143 chapters…100/Paul’s writings…(including Hebrews)+21(James 1 to Jude/21 chapters)+22(Revelation)=143…100+21+22=143…so Minus 176-143 and what does it leave?33…Why is that significant…Jesus/Israel it the biblical number for 33 so 27+6=33…(each book ? Levend Water All rights reserved. There are 22 letters in the Hebrew alphabet, and Psalm 119 is divided into 22 sections or stanzas. The number of the words which are frequently repeated in Ps. It expresses sentiments of praise, thanksgiving and supplication. Psalm 119:89 is a popular Nigerian praise song. of the Great Alphabet [i.e. Eight Hebrew words are used to refer to God’s Word in Psalm 119. Each verse in Psalm 119 occurs within the context of an 8-verse stanza. 5 Oh, that my ways were directed To keep Your statutes! George Wishart was the Bishop of Edinburgh in the 17th century (not to be confused with another Scot by the same name who was martyred a century earlier). 1 Blessed are the 1 undefiled in the way, a Who walk in the law of the Lord! However, unlike the other acrostics, which contain only one verse for each of the 22 Hebrew letters, Psalm 119 includes eight verses for each letter, making a total of 176 verses! Assalamu alaikum! 6. of Revelation fulfilled…so 143+33=176 verses of Psalm 176 and that’s why there’s 176 verses in it…Verbatim and in order…(Emphasis added)All pointing ?? . Mine evil days, Proverbs 15:15. TESTIMONIES ('eduth) is from 'ud, to turn back again, to go over again, to reiterate, hence, to testify. 48. The psalm opens with beatitudes. . We need the divine enabling and power of Jesus. 47. The Word gives me life. The Psalms are numbered differently in the Catholic (Douay) translation of the Bible which was translated from the Septuagint and takes its numbering. The Eight Terms of Psalm 119. How many are the days of thy servant] i.e. The 176 verses almost without exception mentions God's Word in some form. In Psalm 119 there are 19 occurrences of the Hebrew, “imrah” (cf. Psalm 119 uses 10 key words that are found in each verse except verse 122. Many English versions will put the name of the Hebrew letter above each stanza (e.g., Aleph, Beth, Gimel). As we look through the Psalm it is possible to identify different emphases in the different sections, but that is not what I want to look at this afternoon. 4. In Acts 9:2, “in the way” is another name for “being a Christian”. 32. The second word is saying, imrah in Hebrew, used 19 times: this is another way to say word, anything God has spoken, commanded or promised. John Calvin preached 22 sermons (one for each stanza) from Psalm 119. 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 119:122. Psa 119:103 How sweet are thy words unto my taste! 9. Other than verse 115, the first three verses of the psalm are the only ones not spoken directly to God. Psalm 119:70 Their hearts are hard and callous, but I delight in Your law. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 14. As we read the Psalm, it will help to understand the 8 terms that are frequently mentioned. verse one of the following ten expressions " DEREK ( = Way), 'EDUTH The author of Psalm 119 is unknown, but most scholars agree that it was written by David, Ezra, or Daniel. Now that I know it does not take a long time to read aloud, I hope to read it more. Pingback: Navigator- 22 October 2017- Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time- Vol. 19. But Scripture is mentioned in at least 171 of 176 verses. Our way can be good or bad. Psalm 119 is the longest poem in the Book of Psalms. All the days of the afflicted are evil; {see Psalms 37:12} and these soon seem many to us. when wilt thou execute judgment on them that persecute me? Thank you very much for writing on Psalm 119. Sources: His delight is in the law of the LORD, and on His law he meditates day and night! It has 22 stanzas of 8 lines each giving a total of 176 verses. Thank you for this post! He holds out his hand toward him [God] as a suppliant.†(Boice), 37. Edition, Vol. Charles Spurgeon liked this Psalm so much, he said, “we might do well to commit it to memory.â€, 28. “The most valuable thing the Psalms do for me is to express the same delight in God which made David dance.†~C.S. So if you were reading in Hebrew, each line of Psalm 119:1-8, for example would begin with the letter "Aleph". In Douay, this psalm is Psalm 118. Even when we make resolutions, we can’t keep it. Psalm 119 is approximately the same length as the books of Ruth, James or Philippians. I was specifically trying to find all the GIVEs mentioned. 42. Young’s concordance provides additional definitions. If we obey Psalm 119, our way will be good. The actual author of Psalm 119 is unknown. “Word” (daµb_aµr) occurs 20 times in the psalm. Obviously, we could dive into, in Psalm 119, this longest chapter in the Bible, with so many awesome verses about the goodness of God’s word, that leads us to worship, that guides us and directs us and protects us and does all kinds of things in our lives. Psalm 119:105 was set to music by Christian songwriters Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith. This is my comfort in my affliction, that your promise gives me life. “Saying” (ÕimraÆh, often trans. to the Lord Jesus Christ/See Revelation 19 vs10/the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy)…Amen!!! Clearly, the Ten Commandments are the Law. Psalm 119:77 May Your compassion come to me, that I may live, for Your law is my delight. The rubric on verse 122 is as follows : "Throughout the whole verse 122." of Revelation…22 lots of 8=176…so each lot of 8 verses parallels with a chapter of the book ? It stands as the giant among the Psalms--it is the longest psalm and the longest chapter in the Bible--176 verses. Psalm 119 is the longest of the 150 psalms in the Psalter, with 176 verses, which make it equal in length to Ruth or James or Philippians. It will be better to give them here on the authority of the Massorah . Another prominent theme in Psalm 119 is the profound truth that the Word of God is all-sufficient. For all the details you shared re Psalm 119, thanks oh so very much. “promise” in the NIV) occurs 19 times. Psalms 119:84 How many [are] the days of thy servant? He is the fifth letter of the Hebrew alphabet, and it is used at the beginning of verbs to make them causative. 3 They also do no iniquity; They walk in His ways. Below are some repeated words found in Psalm 119 (Psa 119). 1 Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the Lord. 2 Blessed are those who keep His testimonies, Who seek Him with the b whole heart! the Alphabetic Psalm, 119] there is in every Psalm 119 serves as one of the most passionate scriptures that is written. amar, to say). The eighth word is testimonies, eduth, used 23 times: these are the things that God tells us to do. So the prayers in this section (five) are stated, “Cause me to learn†and “Cause me to understand†and “Cause me to walk†and so forth. There are a number of synonyms for God’s Word in this chapter. At a time when the heaviness of life could have slain me, Psalm 119 saved me. Psalm 119 Delight in God’s Word - א Alef How happy are those whose way is blameless, who live according to the LORD’s instruction! We had a guest preacher today at church. The third word is statutes, chuqqim, used 21 times: these are the rules that God gave to His people early in their history. The sixth word is commands, miswah/miswot, used 22 times: what someone with authority (God) tells you to do, orders. We can’t. Commentary for Psalms 119 The general scope and design of this psalm is to magnify the Divine law, and make it honourable. This celebrated Psalm has several peculiarities. Psalm 119 Facts: Ten Things to Know About Psalm 119. The fourth word is judgments, mishpatim, used 23 times: a later word for statutes, can be translated as judgements or rules or rulings. meditate on what it reveals continually!” ~James Smith, The Way of Salvation Set Forth Other people think that the priest/prophet Ezra wrote all of Psalm 119. What riches! (v. … Each set of 8 verses begins with the same letter. It takes about 15 minutes to read aloud or recite the entire 176 verses of Psalm 119. Commentary for Psalms 119 The general scope and design of this psalm is to magnify the Divine law, and make it honourable. Pray for me. If your spirit is dull or if you just need God to speak to you, turn to the words of Psalm 119. PSALM 119 LETTERS AND MEANINGS Psalm 119 contains the 22 letters of the Hebrew alphabet. 21. The persecution and affliction of the man (and woman) of God is a major theme of Psalm 119. Psalm 119 Facts: Ten Things to Know About Psalm 119. He is our righteousness; He is the only one who has fulfilled God’s law.”. There’s a book, which I read last November, a series of ongoing podcasts, I believe, and a CD. 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 119:122. Psalm 119:1-176. We are failures, and that comes out in Psalm 119. . It’s a prayer of praise for the sweetness, value, and delight of God’s word. Thank you for the profound reflections. … 4, Issue 48 | The CatholicNavigator, Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library by Chris Grabenstein. It absolutely changed my life. The Masorites said that the Word of God is mentioned in every verse except Psalm 119:122. “Beware of slighting, despising, or neglecting the Bible. There are many psalms that are called acrostic psalms because the first letter of each line is a succeeding letter of the Hebrew alphabet. It is often a poetical synonym for daµb_aµr. If only my ways were committed to keeping Your statutes! This word is sometimes translated as “guidelines” or “instructions” in Psalm 119. You have commanded that Your precepts be diligently kept. Now as we get to Psalm 119:1-176, it is an extremely difficult psalm for exposition, because each section seems to be more or less independent of in itself, and each verse, many times, almost independent within itself.. Verses 9-16 all begin with beth. 26. Eight Hebrew words are used to refer to God’s Word in Psalm 119. Psalm 119:105 was set to music by Christian songwriters Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith. 11, 38, 41, 50, 58, 67, 76, 82, 103, 116, 123, 133, 140, 148, 154, 158, 162, 170, 172). Psalm 119, like most of the psalms, was originally composed as a song to be sung in praising God. 6 Then I would not be ashamed, 43. Read it daily, ( = Saying), TORAH ( = Law), MISHPAT ( = Judgment), ZEDEK, ZEDAKAH, and In this Psalm there are 8 basic words used to describe the Scriptures, God's written revelation to us: Law (torah, used 25 times in Psalm 119): "Its parent verb means ‘teach' or ‘direct'; therefore coming from God it means both ‘law' and ‘revelation.' of the Old and New Testament they parallel with these 22 lots of 8 verses =176 verses of Psalm 119…(Verbatim and in order)(Emphasis added)…. If only the world could grasp the benefits available to the soul who seeks God through His Word—willing to see it as truth, clinging to it at every turn. Psalm 119 is remarkable for how often it refers to God’s written revelation, His word. “Kaph is a curved letter, similar to a half circle, and it was often thought of as a hand held out to receive some gift or blessing . 119 has been variously given and enumerated by expositors and commentators. Also psalm 119 in the book ? “Making resolutions is not sufficient to meet the standard. It is referred to in almost every verse. Psalm 119:1-16, 97-112, 129-144, 169-176. Way and path both mean the same thing in the psalm. We’re not able to serve the Lord. 13. Psalm 119. 22. I believe that Psalm 119 is a complete prayer. א. ALEPH . -Amin, Ambur (India). Some people think that 176 different people wrote one verse each to compile the Psalm during the exile about 450 B.C. I thought I would collect some of the links and facts I learned about the longest psalm here so that I can refer back to these things. is none of these : viz. As one would carry an antidote with him when he comes near an infected place—so David carried the Word in his heart as a sacred antidote to preserve him from the infection of sin.” ~Thomas Watson, 49. “Blessed†are those whose ways are blameless, who live according to God’s law, who keep His statutes and seek Him with all their heart. Middle Grade Speculative Fiction: What’s In, What’s Out, http://jbbsmusings.blogspot.com/2015/01/correction-one-word-2015.html, Navigator- 22 October 2017- Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time- Vol. Happy are those who keep His decrees and seek Him with all their heart. Home | About LW | Site Map | LW Publications | Search Psalm 119:35 Direct me in the path of Your commandments, for there I find delight. 4 You have commanded us. There are ten words by which Divine revelation is called in this psalm, and each expresses what God expects from us, and what we may expect from him. II.). 15. 8. 4 You have commanded us To keep Your precepts diligently. א Aleph. 39. 25. . The rubric on verse 122 is as follows : "Throughout the whole of the Great Alphabet [i.e. Beth is the second letter of the Hebrew alphabet. Psalm 119:47 I delight in Your commandments because I love them. Charles Spurgeon lists eight marks of true love for God’s Word: 1)reverence for the authority of God’s Word, 2)admiration for its holiness, 3)jealousy for its honor, 4)respect for all that it says, 5)diligence in the study of it, 6)eager desire to obey it, 7)readiness to praise it, 8)great desire to share it with others. In 2020, I memorized Psalm 119:1-88. 7. I haven’t listened to all the podcasts myself, but, I thought the idea of setting all 22 stanzas to music and using them as worship songs and memorization tools fascinating! Thiughts? We don’t keep it. 33. There are 8 verses per letter describing the meaning of the letter. 20 Quotes About the Book of Psalms It is a general term for God’s revelation, but the “Ten Commandments” are called “Ten Words” (literal Heb., Deut. The yodh stanza (ten) represents the small Hebrew letter Jesus referred to as a “jot†in Matthew 5:18 : “Till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or tittle will by no means pass from the law till all is fulfilled.â€, 36. David Guzik Commentary on Psalm 119. Psalm 119 is recited or read with special solemnity at Orthodox funeral services and on the various All-Souls Days occurring throughout the year, with “Alleluia” chanted between each verse. 27. Related to the word “witness”, keeping His testimonies means being loyal to the covenant or promise that God has made with us. In Psalm 119:21 the lxx has probably caught the meaning of the poet better than the pointing has done, inasmuch as it draws ἐπικατάρατοι to Psalm 119:21, so that Psalm 119:21 consists of two words, just like Psalm 119:59, Psalm 119:89; and Kamphausen also follows this in his rendering. Worn weary and winded from beating my fists in the air as I left the third doctor’s appointment in as many days, I began to study this sacred Psalm. Required fields are marked *. For each repeated word, 3 types of verses will be displayed: i) Verses with the repeated word found within Psalm 119 ii) Those found in Psalm iii) Those found in other chapters. 4 You have commanded us To keep Your precepts diligently. PSALM 119 THE WONDER OF THE WORD Psalm 119 has as its theme “The Word of God.” Some peculiarities about Psalm 119 are: • It is the longest Psalm, having 176 verses; • God is addressed or referred to in every one of the 176 verses; • In every verse of this Psalm (except in 5 verses: 84, 90, 121, 122, 132) the Word of 31. NASB consistently translates as word, or words (vv. They mean: what we do in our lives. Beth also means “house” in Hebrew. The Gospel in Psalm 119 by Nancy Leigh DeMoss. If ever there has been a clear path for your wilderness journey, Psalm 119 is the map. ThanQ for the nice informations about Psalm 119. The fifth word is law, torah, used 25 times: this means the first 5 books of the Bible. of the New Testament/27)+6(the Biblical number for man/Also Revelation answers the1/Who..2/what…3/where…4/how…5/when…And 6/why…add up those 6 questions that everyone every man/6 the biblical number for man/mankind and they add up to 22…(22 Letters in those 6 questions/who /what/where/how/when/why and there’s the Book ? He preached on the Aleph and Beth sections of 119! 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. He is another person who memorized it, and he called verse 59 ‘the turning point of man’s character and destiny.’ He meant that it is vital for every person to consider his or her ways, understand that our ways are destructive and will lead us to destruction, and then make an about-face and determine to go in God’s ways instead.†(Boice), 35. The best is “give me understanding”. Psalm 119 is the longest poem in the Book of Psalms. 45. 40. 4, Issue 48 | The CatholicNavigator, Bismillah Meditations on the Excellencies of the Word of God. 23. Most occurrences are here in Psalm 119. A more complete understanding of “law” is to see it as God’s instruction or teaching. Psalm 119 is remarkable for how often it refers to God’s written revelation, His word. 5. occurrence in the Psalm, together with the first occurrence of each word. In the King James versionThe word - word - appears 38 times in Psalm 119Psa 119:9 Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? It is translated as “law” or “teaching” or even “revelation”. Psalm 119 is an expansion of Psalm 19:7–9: “The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul. pray over it incessantly, and “I am severely afflicted, give me life, O Lord, according to your word!” Psalm … But when he was on the scaffold he made use of a custom that allowed the condemned person to choose one psalm to be sung, and he chose Psalms 119:1-176. Since the Book of Psalms is the longest book in the Bible, it shows us … (If not shown, click here to display.) Later it included other books like Isaiah and Jeremiah. It brings comfort in affliction. Psalm 119 is not the psalmist telling me how much I should love God’s word. Young’s concordance provides additional definitions. Wishart was condemned to death and would have been executed. It would be beneficial to look in this context, when studying the specific verses listed below. Psalm 119: Well known as the longest chapter in the Bible, this psalm is one of the acrostics. May ALMIGHTY Shower HIS Blessings unto you all. I was very impressed with the hymns that were based on Ps. All the rest of Psalm 119 has a similar focus, but most of the verses just don't use the word "meditate." ZADDIK ( = Righteousness), HOK, and HUKKAH ( = Statutes), DABAR ( = Word), We are held up and supported by the word of God. Psalm 119 is the feast of all feasts in the Psalter as it unpacks every nuance imaginable about the nature of the Word of God. If we obey Jesus, our way will be good. The psalm is an acrostic. - Just as Psalm 119 is the longest chapter of the Bible, two Psalms just before, Psalm 117, is the shortest chapter of all. It has 22 stanzas because there are 22 letters in the Hebrew alphabet. 1 Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the Lord. And it’s so much more, as the author of Psalm 119 testifies. In Psalm 119 it occurs twenty-three times (always in plural, except four times), namely: verses 7, 13, 20, 30, 39, 43, 52, 62, 75, 84, 91 (ordinances), 102, 106, 108, 120, 121, 132 (as thou usest to do, see note), 137, 149, 156, 160, 164, 175. Other people reckon differently (with disagreement about verses 84, 90, 121, and 132). 11. Psalm 119 may have been written as an acrostic poem so that it would be easier to memorize. Verses 1-8 all begin with aleph. Natasha. ( = Testimony), PIKKUDIM ( = Precepts), MIZVAH ( = Commandment), 'IMRAH Some great people have memorized this whole Psalm and found great blessing in doing so: John Ruskin (19th century British writer), William Wilberforce (19th century British politician who led the movement to abolish the slave trade in the British Empire), Henry Martyn (19th century pioneer missionary to India), and David Livingstone (19th century pioneer missionary to Africa). 119 Blessed are the [] undefiled in the way, Who walk in the law of the Lord2 Blessed are those who keep His testimonies, Who seek Him with the () whole heart! Parsifal Rides the Time Wave by Nell Chenault. These 10 key words give insights into God’s Word itself: 1. Your email address will not be published. But it is also written in a unique poetic form known as an acrostic. Instead it’s the psalmist telling all of us how much he has come to love God’s word. 14. It is divided into twenty-two parts or stanzas, denoted by the twenty-two letters of the Hebrew alphabet. Each stanza contains eight verses, and the first letter of each verse is that which gives name to the stanza. His law is holy and good and righteous; it is pure, but we can’t keep it. How much fun to find this after hearing that! Answer: Containing 176 verses, Psalm 119 is the longest single chapter in the Bible. Psalm 119:116 10. Psalm 119 is an acrostic. The Hebrew letters stands for each Stanzas of 8 verses make it interesting! 84. 20. The Ortodox have a tradition that King David used this psalm to teach his young son Solomon the alphabet—–but not just the alphabet for writing letters: the alphabet of the spiritual life. It can be used of a single command or of a whole body of law." Jesus said, “I am the way” (John 14:6). Your email address will not be published. Developed by © PSALM 119 LETTERS AND MEANINGS Psalm 119 contains the 22 letters of the Hebrew alphabet. I’m trying to read it seven times a day. The first word is promise or word, dabar in Hebrew, used 24 times: it means God’s spoken, revealed word. THE TEN WORDS OF PSALM 119. 3 c They also do no iniquity; They walk in His ways. For the Word of God is life-changing and life-sustaining and life-giving. I love hymns, and I am pleased to note that only one of those listed was new to me. But I would guess that either my maternal grandfather, my mother or my sister, all who were lovers of hymns would know: Keep us Steadfast in Thy Word_ Luther /Winkworth. 119:103 how sweet are thy words unto my taste another like thing law is holy and and. The heaviness of life could have slain me, that I might not against. The fifth word is testimonies, who seek Him with all their heart like most of Lord! 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