Bible book of psalm 119 commentary blue letter

Psalms 119 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. Telling someone we hate them in a fit of anger can damage psyches and relationships. Longest chapter of the bible by verse count 176 verses longest psalm over 100 verses longer than psalm 78. In the original hebrew, writing key verses that way must have provided a sense of completeness, from a to z. Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the. We can miss a lot of the beauty and structure of psalm 119 if we do not look at it in the original language it was written, hebrew. Since the text and audio content provided by blb represent a range of evangelical traditions, all of the ideas and principles conveyed in the resource materials are not necessarily affirmed, in total, by this ministry. Eight hebrew words are used to refer to gods word in psalm 119. Study guide for psalm 119 by david guzik blue letter bible. Hebrew alphabet and psalm 119 aleph coat of many colors. Each volume is between 500 and 600 pages, with a total of 1,677 pages.

The pardoning mercy of god in christ, is the only source of a. They show us the mercy and the justice of the lord, the joys of heaven, and the pains of hell. Psalm 91 the assurance given to those who trust in god. Yet in a number of ways psalm 119 is in a class unto itself. Psalm 119, king james version, american edition kjva. This psalm has a section for each letter of the hebrew alphabet, and each of the eight verses in each section begins with the hebrew letter for its section. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. Background the authorship of psalm 119 is a mystery. How blessed are those who observe his testimonies, who seek him with all their heart. Meditations on the excellencies of the word of god. Digitized by erin bensing, 2007 gordon college, wenham, ma.

It is the longest psalm, and this is a sufficiently distinctive name for it. I have found helpful insights in this book and i am always amazed at the ability of charles bridges to find many connections of each verse with other bible passages. This part of the psalm is not about the book of nature. Psalms 119 commentary the expositors bible commentary. This page provides a method to go directly to a commentary by a specific author. Notes on psalm cxix this is another of the alphabetical or acrostic psalms. The sinfulness and misery of a wicked man, the ground and reason of both. Using psalm 119, the chapter that includes a group of 8 verses per each hebrew letter, one may find new ways to work with the divine alefbet. He deals with their message as well as many of the significant. Psalms 119 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, written by 29 eminent scholars, is one of the mostrecognized standards of expository commentaries. In our youth our teacher called it davids pocket book, and we incline to the. It stands as the giant among the psalmsit is the longest psalm and the longest chapter in the bible176 verses. It is divided into twentytwo parts, answering to the number of letters in the hebrew alphabet. The following has been adapted from the history and authenticity of the bible, a free class available at the blue letter bible institute.

Each of the lines begins with the first letter of the alphabet. A celebration of the beauty of the word of god in his general audience of november 9, 2011, pope benedict xvi focused his catechesis on psalm 119, the longest of the psalms. In psalm 119, we have a lot of beautiful statements. If there were wonders in the law, much more in the gospel, where christ is all in all, whose name is wonderful. 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. How blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the lord. In this psalm each letter of the hebrew alphabet is spelled out in english, and in many bibles the hebrew symbol is written before it. What do the words and symbols between verses in psalm 119. Be encouraged and grow your faith with daily and weekly devotionals. F53 we cannot, at this time challenge that analysis. However, we do not feel this is the best method for using the blue letter bible. Psalm 119 a strophe by strophe study guide as taught by.

Psalm 119 takes this idea and blows it to epic proportions. Psalm 119 is one of the most amazing passages in the bible. It equals in bulk twentytwo psalms of the average length of the songs of degrees. When we say we love hamburgers or chocolate or iced caramel macchiotos, it takes away from the meaning when we say we love our spouse, our family, or god. The use of this literary device cannot be used as a safe indication of the date of a psalm or of any other biblical book. Because it shares some of the themes and phrases of psalms 27 and 31, some think the author was david. Many psalms go through the hebrew alphabet with each verse starting with the next letter, aleph. Interestingly, psalm 119 is the longest chapter in the bible. Thou, through thy commandments which direct me into, and preserve. Psalm 119 title, author, subject explanatory notes upon the whole title. Just as psalm 119 is the longest chapter of the bible, two psalms just before, psalm 117. In the introduction to the book of psalms i have conjectured that many of them were composed from notes taken at different times, and in widely different circumstances. It is good to reserve these powerful words for appropriate occasions, as the writer of psalm 119 has done. Each stanza contains eight verses, and the first letter of each verse is that which gives name to the stanza.

The jews spoke hebrew, so they wrote psalm 119 in the hebrew language. There is an ongoing question concerning the words and symbols found between the verses of psalm 119. There are 22 letters in the hebrew alphabet, and this psalm contains 22 units of 8 verses each. Psalm 119 is made up of 176 verses making it the longest psalm as well as the longest chapter in the bible. Psalms 119 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Even more impressive is the fact that in each eightverse section, the first. It is divided into twentytwo parts or stanzas, denoted by the twentytwo letters of the hebrew alphabet. Psalm cxix the various excellencies and important uses of the law or revelation of god. The author of psalm 119 is unknown, but most scholars agree that it was written by david, ezra, or daniel.

Matthew henry the great 18 th century bible commentator was introduced to psalm 119 as a child. In many editions of the bible, you will find, at the head of every eight verses, one of the letters of the hebrew alphabet, and perhaps the name of the letter. Spurgeons treasury of david to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. We have provided this method as a convenience to our users. Jan 29, 20 for example, a set of lines may each begin with the next letter of the alphabet.

Read psalm 119 commentary using the treasury of david. Gods word is a lamp, a light that illuminates the darkness. The pure way is defined as keeping gods revelation i. I have recently discovered davids commentary on blue letter bible. There is no title to this psalm, neither is any authors name mentioned. Psalm 119 is among several psalms that are arranged acrostically, according to the letters of the hebrew alephbet.

Psalms 119 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, written by 29 eminent scholars, is one of the mostrecognized standards of. The request for god to teach the psalmist is found in ps. Psalms 119 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. Youll get this book and many others when you join bible gateway plus.

Psalm 119 contains more verses than 16 of the books in the new testament. A considerable portion of the sacred volume as the book of psalms and canticles in the old testament, and. Aleph blessed are those whose ways are blameless, who walk. A cord, however, from its being composed of many strings twisted together, was used metaphorically by the hebrews, as, the word band is by us, to denote a collection of men. The scriptures show us what we were, what we are, and what we shall be. Meditations and prayers relating to the law of god. It is my meditation all the day because i desire to know and do thy will, which it declares in all things. Psalm 119 is the longest of these and the longest of all psalms with 22 eightverse sections corresponding to the letters aleph, beth, gimel and all the way through tav. In case you missed my first post on psalmistry, check it out here. Study the bible online using commentary on psalm 119.

There have been many lengthy works written on this psalm. This is the name that people use when they decide to follow god. Thank you for asking this question because i have learned something new and i have been blessed by revisiting this beautiful psalm. What favoured beings are those to whom the eternal god has written a letter in. As far as our views, desires, and affections agree with what is here expressed, they come from the influences of the holy spirit, and no further. The pardoning mercy of god in christ, is the only source of a sinners happiness. Containing 176 verses, psalm 119 is the longest single chapter in the bible. Psalm 119 is made up of 176 verses making it the longest psalm as well as the longest chapter in the bible psalm 119 contains more verses than of the books in the old testament psalm 119 contains more verses than 16 of the books in the new testament psalm 119 is an abecedarian acrostic.

This is the commentary which will never become outofdate. Being such a long psalm and the longest chapter in the bible this psalm has been of some historical note. This demands a constant guarding bdb 1036, kb 1581. Working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. This psalm, the longest chapter in the bible, is largely a collection or anthology of prayers and thoughts. Psalms 119 commentary charles spurgeons treasury of david. The book of psalms is in the third section of the hebrew bible, the khetuvim, and a book of the christian old testament. Each stanza contains eight verses, and the first letter of each. Dickson reference bible lists seventysix new testament quotations from the book of psalms, but none from ps. Topical, greek and hebrew study tools, plus concordances, commentaries, sermons. Psalm 119 shows us that the word of god should have top priority in our lives. Some people think that 176 different people wrote one verse each. O lord, thou knowest my love to it is inexpressible.

Psalm 119, king james version, american edition kjva bible. If a person walks through the woods at night, he is well served to have a flashlight with him to shine it on the ground in front of him so that his feet do not trip over a snag in the path, or his shins do not encounter a boulder or fallen log. Psalms 119 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this seven volume magnum opus was first published in weekly installments in the sword and the trowel hi. Since the book of psalms is the longest book in the bible, it shows us the priority of praise and worship to god. Psalm 119 contains more verses than of the books in the old testament. You may use portions of this psalm to connect with certain letters in order to. It is not the telescope which draws out that rich sparkling of stars on the blue. His father, philip henry, told his children to take one verse of psalm 119 every morning to meditate on, and thereby go through the entire psalm twice in the year. The excellencies of gods lawaleph blessed are the undefiled in the way,who walk in the law of the lord. World wide study bible psalms 119 christian classics.

Threatenings against the enemies of christs kingdom. Using psalm 119 to work with hebrew letters frater s. An integrated digital bible study library including complete notes from the believers bible commentary and the cultural backgrounds study bible niv and nrsv is just a step away. This psalm has no title, and therefore the author remains unknown. Psalms 119 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. When young men only read the letter of the book, the word of promise and instruction is deprived of much of its power. Make me walk in the path of your commandments psalm 119. Each of the 22 sections is given a letter of the hebrew alphabet, and each line in that section begins with that letter. Psalms 119 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. Well may we, who are so nearly interested, desire to.

These words are the names of the letters of the hebrew alphabet. Commentary on psalms 119 by matthew henry blue letter bible. You have ordained your precepts, that we should keep them diligently. Psalm 119 on the whole psalm by ch spurgeon blue letter bible. Read 5 truths to know about psalm 119 your daily bible verse september 5 from your daily bible verse. Welcome to the first session of our study of psalm 119. Study the bible online using commentary on psalm 119 and more. The blue letter bible ministry and the blb institute hold to the historical, conservative christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy of scripture. Apr 23, 2017 when we say we love hamburgers or chocolate or iced caramel macchiotos, it takes away from the meaning when we say we love our spouse, our family, or god. It is referred to in hebrew by its opening words, ashrei temimei. Psalm 119 john gills commentary of the whole bible.

May 21, 2012 an explanation of psalm 119 interesting facts. An exposition of psalm 119 by charles bridges new york. Because it shares some of the themes of psalm 90, some think moses was the author. Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart.