My usual practice when writing the commentary for a biblical passage is to treat each verse or phrase individuallyalbeit with an. As a law of works, this holy book convinces us of sin. Digitized by erin bensing, 2007 gordon college, wenham, ma. All other rights such as use in books, periodicals, on web pages, etc. All the psalm is fragrant with love to the word, but here for the first time, love is expressly spoken of.
Amidst the storms and tempests of the world, there is a perfect calm in the breasts of those, who not only do the will of god, but love to do it. Nothing can entice them to sin, nor can the sins of others cause. Great prosperity, especially prosperity of soul, inward peace, peace of conscience, peace in christ, and from him, flowing from his blood, righteousness, and sacrifice, and a view of interest therein. This saying is written in the front of some bibles. 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. Happy are those who keep his decrees, who seek him with their whole heart, 3. Let us then consider how true love to the will of god, however it is made known to us, either in the book or in our consciousness, or in daily providences, or by. What should we learn from psalm 119 in old testament. It is here coupled with delight, and in verse 165 with great peace. Great peace have they that love thy law, and nothing shall cause them to fall.
Containing 176 verses, psalm 119 is the longest single chapter in the bible. It is the inspired word of god and its content are profitable for godly living. Here traherne may possibly have had in his mind a passage in bishop earles microcosmography. Study the bible online using commentary on psalm 119. A while back, someone asked me the meaning of psalm 119. Some modern translations replace the last clause of psalm 119. I have found helpful insights in this book and i am always amazed at the ability of charles bridges to find. If there remains any qualm of fear on thy heart, fear from the wrath of bloody men threatening thee for thy profession of the truth, then to a heart. To stumble indicates faltering along the path to the. Peace automatically suggests an absence of war, no battling, no fighting. Youll get this book and many others when you join bible gateway plus. The most precious book in the whole world is the bible.
For our final message in this short series from psalm 119, i want to look at a verse i first learned in mrs. There are ten words by which divine revelation is called in this psalm, and. The book of psalms is in the third section of the hebrew bible, the khetuvim, and a book. Great peace have they they have peace in their conscience, and joy in the holy spirit.
Great peace have they which love thy law the fruit of righteousness shall be peace, isaiah 32. Biblical commentary bible study psalm 119 exegesis. It dwells not with those who perfectly keep the law, for where should. Psalm 119 is the profound truth that the word of god is allsufficient. Being such a long psalm and the longest chapter in the bible this psalm has been of great historical interest. All of our resources exist to guide you toward everlasting joy in jesus christ. Psalm 119 shows us that the word of god should have top priority in our lives. As far as our views, desires, and affections agree with what is here expressed. Most people in the world have no experience of lasting joy in their lives. Great prosperity, especially prosperity of soul, inward peace, peace of conscience, peace in christ, and from.
Subscribe to a study package to unlock the esv study bible, the interactive knowing the bible study series, the preaching the word commentary series, and more sign up for an. Other people analyze this differently with disagreement about verses 84, 90, 121, and 2. Great peace have they which love thy law hebrew, great peace is, or shall be, to the lovers of thy law, that is, great inward peace, satisfaction, and tranquillity of mind, arising from the sense of thy love to them, and of thy watchful care over them. This is a classic of detail on the psalm, with much rich, solid and provocative discussion that deeply feeds the serious heart. Commentary for psalms 119 the general scope and design of this psalm is to magnify the divine law, and make it honourable. This book is part of a 9volume set that includes seven volumes of the sda bible commentary, the sda bible dictionary and a special supplement to the commentary, volume 7a which contains pertinent. An exposition of psalm 119 by charles bridges new york. My soul keeps your testimonies, and i love them exceedingly. This is a wonderful scripture tucked away in the old testament.
The author of psalm 119 is unknown, but most scholars. In such a case, no peace exists, much less great peace. A message for unhappy, irritated, and bentoutofshape christians psalm 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. Psalm 119 is remarkable for how often it refers to gods written revelation, his word. Happy are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the l ord. Great prosperity, especially prosperity of soul, inward peace, peace of conscience, peace in christ, and from him, flowing from his blood, righteousness, and. Being such a long psalm and the longest chapter in the bible this psalm has been of some historical note.
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