This gives it an important place in the series of psalms. You can find the best commentary on psalms for you using the tools on the right side. This bible study on psalm 119 contains outlines, extensive crossreferences, bible study discussion questions, lessons to learn, and applications. A bible commentary on the books of daniel and revelation is expected to be enlarged over time as hard copy commentary notes are scanned, typed and edited in webpage format. Visit sermons page for the complete list of sermons and bible commentaries. It stands as the giant among the psalms it is the longest psalm and the longest chapter in the bible 176 verses. The commandment is a lamp kept burning with the oil of the spirit, as a light to direct us in the choice of. Gods word provides illumination to walk without stumbling. Being such a long psalm and the longest chapter in the bible this psalm has been of great historical interest.
Where needed, i include verses that the lectionary skipped. Those first five books were designed by god to give us the pattern of gods working in a human life, or in the whole of creation, or in the whole of world history, and god always follows the same pattern, whether with an. The bible is the sure word of the living god, who has told us the end from the. The first 15 verses of psalm 105 are also found in 1 chronicles 16. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. Study the bible online using commentary on psalm 119 and more. Gods word is a lamp, a light that illuminates the darkness. Advance your knowledge of scripture with this resource library of over 40 reference books, including commentaries and study bible notes. The gold medallion awardwinning expositors bible commentary is a major contribution to the study and understanding of the scriptures. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book of psalms. My usual practice when writing the commentary for a biblical passage is to treat each verse or phrase individuallyalbeit with an introduction to help the reader appreciate the context. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. A bible commentary in the wesleyan tradition, is part of a commentary series that interprets the books of the bible from a wesleyan perspective.
Commentary for psalms 119 the general scope and design of this psalm is to magnify the divine law, and make it honourable. It is divided into twentytwo parts or stanzas, denoted by the twentytwo letters of the hebrew alphabet. You turn us back to dustour years come to an end like a sigh ps. A translation with commentary kindle edition by alter, robert. Psalms 119 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary by albert barnes, a dedicated student of the bible, continues to be very popular even today. The word of god is a lamp or lantern to the feet at night. The settling of gods word in heaven, is opposed to the changes and revolutions of the earth. It is still commentary, but it doesnt read like a technical commentary, but more like an exhortation.
Visit our inductive bible studi es for more studies on this and other books of the bible. Psalms 119, new living translation nlt the bible app. Bible verse inspired wall decal, our inspirational christian scripture wall arts are. It is time for thee, lord, to work the time is fulfilled in which thou hast promised deliverance to. Read psalm 119 commentary using the treasury of david. The book of psalms introduction bible commentaries. Psalms 119 commentary john gills exposition on the whole bible. Later it included other books like isaiah and jeremiah. Some of the psalms of praise are very short, others very long, to teach us that, in our devotions, we should be more observant how our hearts work than how the time passes and neither overstretch ourselves by coveting to be long nor overstint ourselves by coveting to be short, but either the one or the other as we find in our hearts to pray. Happy are those who follow his commands,who obey him with all their heart. Advance your knowledge of scripture with this resource library of over 40 reference books, including commentaries and study. When i think through these verses as a whole i picture a soldier praying this prayer.
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet this begins a new portion of the psalm, indicated by. This psalm focuses our attention on the difficulty and the brevity of life. We have enlisted hundreds of friends biblical scholars, theologians, homileticians and pastors dedicated to the craft of biblical preaching to provide you timely, compelling and trustworthy content. We are talking about thinking andor speaking well of gods perfect attributes or great. Now the five books of psalms that i have already mentioned parallel the pentateuch, or the first five books of the bible. There have been many lengthy works written on this psalm. The expositors bible commentary vol 5 psalms, proverbs. Book 5 psalms 107150 bible commentary theology of work. Pastor chuck smith teaches us a bible study on the set purpose, psalm 119. Or, the meaning of the word here rendered freewill, see notes at psalm 110. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives.
The commandment is a lamp kept burning with the oil of the spirit, as a light to direct us in the choice of our way, and the steps we take in that way. Study guide for psalm 119 by david guzik blue letter bible. Book 4 psalms 90106 bible commentary theology of work. The days of our life are seventy years, or perhaps eighty, if we are strong. The symbolism of light or a lamp is used to show direction or instruction received as a result of understanding of gods word.
The judgment and the justice refer to the psalmists own conduct in psalms 119. Psalm 119 the longest psalm prayer and hymn book the book of psalms is probably the most read, and the most referred to, of all the old testament books. Psalm 119 is in general the law written in the heart. Gods judgment on wicked people, on those that wander from his statutes, that take their measures from other rules and will not have god to reign over them. Summary i am blessed if my walk is blameless, and that can only be achieved by walking according to gods. 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. Whether it be day or night with us, we clearly understand our duty by the word of god. And the engagements of gods covenant are established more firmly than the earth itself. The same solomon says of the law and commandment, the preceptive part of the word, proverbs 6.
Psalms 119 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this versebyverse commentary contain gems of information found nowhere outside the ancient jewish writings. Being such a long psalm and the longest chapter in the bible this psalm has been of some historical note. An early jewish commentary midrash tehillim says, as moses gave five books of laws to israel, so david gave five books of psalms to israel. Clarke commentary barnes notes biblical illustrator coffman. Psalms 119 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. His meaning is only this,i walk in the midst of dangers and among a thousand deaths. However, amidst the diversity of forms and settings, work appears more directly among these psalms than in other parts of the psalter. In the end, these are great commentaries on the psalms. Sep 24, 2008 the book of psalms is one of the most beloved portions of holy scripture. The law of the lord happy are those whose lives are faultless,who live according to the law of the lord.
The night signifieth adversity, and the day prosperity. It is found distinctly connected too with israels sorrows in the last days and their previous departure from god. The books in the jensen bible selfstudy guide series are designed to provide you with a broader understanding of gods word. Spurgeons treasury of david to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. The hundred and twentysecond has no word of the kind. The book is actually a collection of 150 individual songs composed over a period of approximately years, from the time of moses psalm 90 to the postexilic period psalm 126. Gods word is a candle which may be held in the hand to give us light in every dark place and chamber. While it is designed primarily with laypeople in mindsunday school teachers, bible study leaders, students of the wordpastors will also find it most helpful. Read psalms 119 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. They contain words of comfort in times of pain and encouragement for those who suffer. The book of psalms is the longest book of the bible, with 150 chaptersmore properly called psalms or songs.
The blackwell bible commentaries offer a genuinely new approach in their emphasis on the way the bible has been used and interpreted through the ages, from the church fathers through to current popular culture, and in spheres as diverse as art and politics, hymns, and official church statements. Commentary on the book of psalms by matthew henry old. Its 150 psalms express every emotion from joy to despair, from love to hate. Psalms 141 psalms 4272 psalms 7389 psalms 90106 psalms 107150 2. Study the bible online using commentary on psalms 119 and more. This saying is written in the front of some bibles. 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. Psalm 119 shows us that the word of god should have top priority in our lives. There are a number of great commentaries on the book of psalms.
After an exhortation to praise god, addressed especially to the chosen people, the writer presents the special reason for praise, in a summary of their history from the calling of abraham to their settlement in canaan, and reminds them that their obedience was the end of all gods gracious dealings. Robert bellarmine gives versebyverse commentary on the psalms as they are in the vulgate and rendered in the douayrheims bible. Blessed are a the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the lord. Psalm 150 gives us the where, why, how, and who of praise. We are walkers through the city of this world, and we are often called to go out into its darkness.
Some modern readers have used the analogy of the sermon hymn. The two parts of this verse are not two different ways of saying the same thing. Commentary on psalm 148 by james limburg working preacher. Psalm 119 vs 105112 devotional reflections from the bible. They are also useful for teaching and confirming that jesus is the christ. Each stanza contains eight verses, and the first letter of each verse is that which gives name to the stanza. Light for the path sermon by matthew kratz, psalms 119. Nearly 400 pages of wisdom, each psalm is extensively commented on with bellarmines usual eloquence. It makes provision in this way for the whole of life.
A commentary on the book of psalms logos bible software. Well send you a new verse every day to download or share. Christian bible study resources, dictionary, concordance. Psalms 107150 it is uncertain why psalms is divided into five books. Each volume is between 500 and 600 pages, with a total of 1,677 pages. Providing pastors and bible students with a comprehensive and scholarly tool for the exposition of the scriptures and the teaching and proclamation of their message, this twelvevolume reference work has become a staple of seminary and college libraries and. Some believe these five divisions in a general way reflect the main message expressed in the pentateuch first five books in the bible and were grouped accordingly. Offering historical context and background, author information, charts, and other helps, these books will equip you with a comprehensive reference tool youll return to often. Biblical commentary bible study psalm 119 exegesis. We can therefore conclude that though this psalm is not here specifically attributed. Mar 31, 20 psalm 119 immanuel christian school located in springfield, va, and serving families across fairfax county and northern virginia, our private christian school offers challenging and engaging educational opportunities for students in grades khigh school. Just so were clear at the outset, when were talking about praising god we are not talking about repeating praise the lord over and over. Enrich your faith and grow in spiritual maturity with the incredible bible study and devotional books listed below. The word of godhappy are the people who live pure lives.
Psalms jensen bible self study guide resourcing the church. 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. I dont know about you, but i am amazed at the variations of themes as we read through this psalm. The book of psalms is the poetry of downright reality.
Though he is surrounded with life and death situations, he has sworn an oath and confirmed it to keep gods righteous rules. All departure from gods statutes is certainly an error, and will prove a fatal one. Starting your free trial of bible gateway plus is easy. Bible commentary produced by tow project the psalms in book 5 have less of a common theme or setting than those in the other books. If you are looking to preach, teach, or study the psalms, or simply want an aid for your summer devotional reading of the psalms, i highly recommend allen p.
The use of a lamp is by night, while the light of the sun shineth by day. David guzik commentary on psalm 119, which is the longest psalm and the longest chapter on the bible. Thy word is a lamp this is illustrated thus by solomon, proverbs 6. The answer is implied, and inferable from psalms 119. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. God, his song, the years of the right hand of the most high, the works of the lord and wonders of old. Each of the eight verses within each stanza begins with the hebrew letter named in its heading. Psalms 119 commentary albert barnes notes on the whole.
Psalm 119 verses 105112 by ch spurgeon blue letter bible. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, guiding his footsteps past the abysses of so many and severe dangers, and a light unto my path, not with a dim and uncertain illumination, but with a direct and clear ray, which makes every foot of the way unmistakable. The word may denote anything god has spoken, commanded, or promised. Sidlow baxters book explore the book, we quote the following. Read and study psalms 119 with the versebyverse bible commentary. But writing the commentary for this passage was a challenge due to the length of. Click on the number of the psalm which you wish to find answers psalm 76. This psalm seems to have been written about the same time, and by the same person, as the preceding. Dec 28, 2008 working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. The sinfulness and misery of a wicked man, the ground and reason of both. Psalms 119 commentary kretzmanns popular commentary of the. He set my feet upon a rock, and made my footsteps firm.
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