Being such a long psalm and the longest chapter in the bible this psalm has been of great historical interest. Psalm 119 john gills commentary of the whole bible. Psalm 119 is the longest of the psalms and certainly the longest chapter in the bible. Just as psalm 119 is the longest chapter of the bible, two psalms just before, psalm 117, is the shortest chapter of all. Containing 176 verses, psalm 119 is the longest single chapter in the bible.
The excellencies of gods lawaleph blessed are the undefiled in the way,who walk in the law of the lord. 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. Felicity is the thing we all pretend to aim at and. The word of god is a heart affecting book, and when we begin to sing its praises it soon. The bible warns of the dreadful chastisement or judgment of the word of god being taken from us amos 8. Over the next 22 sessions well steadily make our way through this chapter to discover what it has to say about the collection of books that is called the holy bible and the word of god. Summary i am blessed if my walk is blameless, and that can only be achieved by walking according to gods. Psalm 119, king james version, american edition kjva. Since the book of psalms is the longest book in the bible, it shows us the priority of praise and worship to god. Psalms 119 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. David guzik commentary on psalm 119, which is the longest psalm and the longest chapter on the. In bible delight author christopher ash takes a closer look at psalm 119 through 22 unique devotions.
Psalm 119 for the bible teacher and hearer proclamation trust by christopher ash may 20, 2011 5. Psalms 119 commentary charles spurgeons treasury of david. Blessed are the undefiled hebrew, temimee, the perfect, or sincere, as the word properly and most frequently signifies. That is just about the right size for a five to seven minute session. Psalm 119 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Since the book of psalms is the longest book in the bible, it shows us the. The book of psalms is in the third section of the hebrew bible, the khetuvim, and a book of the christian old testament. 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.
Study guide for psalm 119 by david guzik blue letter bible. Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the lord. But scripture is mentioned in at least 171 of the 176 verses. 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. Charles bridges spends an average of two pages per verse. Psalm 119, king james version, american edition kjva bible. Visit our inductive bible studi es for more studies on this and other books of the bible. Here are four simple steps to help you get started with the challenge. Each stanza contains eight verses, and the first letter of each verse is that which gives name to the stanza.
It stands as the giant among the psalmsit is the longest psalm and the longest chapter in the bible 176 verses. Psalms 119 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely. But writing the commentary for this passage was a challenge due to the length of. Gods law, that grand expression and emanation of the holiness of gods nature, and pre. Commentary for psalms 119 the general scope and design of this psalm is to magnify the divine law, and make it honourable. Later it included other books like isaiah and jeremiah. 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. 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 psalmist declares his design in the first verses of the psalm, keeps his eye on it all along, and pursues it to the end.
Psalm 119 shows us that the word of god should have top priority in our lives. We cannot wait to see all your amazing lettering, bible journaling, and artwork. The theme of psalm 119 the theme of psalm 119 is what the word of god is and does. There has been much discussion through history of whether psalm 117 or 118. The contents of the superscriptions vary but fall into a few broad categories. Free psalm 119 online bible study with sarah koontz. Matthew henry the great 18 th century bible commentator was introduced to psalm 119 as a child. Study psalm 119 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. The author of psalm 119 is unknown, but most scholars agree that it was written by david, ezra, or daniel.
Welcome to the first session of our study of psalm 119. Biblical commentary bible study psalm 119 exegesis. Background the authorship of psalm 119 is a mystery. My usual practice when writing the commentary for a biblical. Thy word have i hid in mine heart, that i might not sin against thee. Read psalms 119 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete.
I have always understood that psalm 119 is about the word of god. Blessed are those who keep his statutes and seek him with all their heart they do no wrong but follow his ways. Not that god is unable to impart understanding by direct mind manipulation as with solomon, but that the scripturally approved method of finding it is. The excellence of holiness is represented as the imme diate object of a spiritual taste and delight. Verses the psalmist here shows that godly people are happy people. Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart. Psalms 119 commentary albert barnes notes on the whole. I cover two verses a day one in the morning and one in the evening. You have laid down precepts that are to be fully obeyed. Study the bible online using commentary on psalms 119 and more. There have been many lengthy works written on this psalm.
Where needed, i include verses that the lectionary skipped. It comes from a verb meaning to teach, and thus came to be applied to a. It is divided into twentytwo parts or stanzas, denoted by the twentytwo letters of the hebrew alphabet. 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. Being such a long psalm and the longest chapter in the bible this psalm has been of some historical note. Psalms 119 commentary albert barnes notes on the whole bible. Well known as the longest chapter in the bible, this psalm is one of the. Follow living by design ministries on facebook and instagram. The pardoning mercy of god in christ, is the only source of a sinners happiness. It is mentioned in every verse with a couple of possible. The clearest answer comes in psalm 119 itself vv 104.
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