Psalm 139:24 tn Many understand the Hebrew term עֹצֶב (ʿotsev) as a noun meaning “pain,” and translate the phrase דֶּרֶךְ עֹצֶב (derekh ʿotsev) as “of pain,” but this makes little sense here. (Some interpret it to refer to ac...
References:Psalm 139:1-12.—F. Tholuck,Hours of Devotion,p. 110;Clergyman's Magazine,vol. xii., p. 83; E. W. Shalders,Christian World Pulpit,vol. xi., p. 328.Psalm 139:5.—G. Matheson,Moments on the Mount,p. 70; C. S. Robinson,Preacher's Monthly,vol. v., p. 73.Psalm ...
27Help me understand the meaning of your commandments, and I will meditate on your wonderful deeds. 28I weep with sorrow; encourage me by your word. 29Keep me from lying to myself; give me the privilege of knowing your instructions. ...
Meaning (1) the revelation of your words, (2) the interpretation (see... Ps 119:132 119:132 as you always do. Or “as is (your) custom” (the Hebrew for “custom” is mishpaṭ); hence... Ps 119:134 119:134,154 Redeem. Here, as often, a synonym for...
The text must be altered to produce this meaning. As it stands, it can only be rendered, "Thine enemies lift up [their scull to vanity" (comp. Psalm 24:4). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrewwhoאֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer)Pronoun - relativeStrong's 834: Who, which, wha...
(2) But here in Psalm 121, we certainly have the meaning of shadow/shade as something protective. I included in the first post an image of Robert Zund’s painting, “Road to Emmaus.” The painting is well known and perhaps too sentimental, but I enjoy it because of the protective and...
I hung up the phone and thought about all the angels celebrating with joy as Christmas nears. Such a simple song made me realize then that I was already getting away from the promise I had made to myself. I had vowed to keep my mind and heart on the true meaning of Christmas, and ...
the meaning of your precepts so that I can meditate on your wonders.ah 28 I am wearyC from grief; strengthen me through your word.ai 29 Keep me from the way of deceit and graciously give me your instruction. 30 I have chosen the way of truth; I have set your ordinances ...
In Verse 18, the psalmist recognizes that God Himself must enable our “eyes” to see, with comprehension, the truths that are contained within God’s Word – because different parts of God’s Word are required in order to provide enlightenment about the meaning and value of other parts of...
meaning, and purpose. Each person has been endowed with an interconnective “essence” that makes us human. The Psalmist says we are wonderfully designed by our Creator (Ps. 139), and He places us on earth for a certain purpose and plan. This is seen in Jeremiah who the Lord said He ...