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Notes
The Lord’s word is like a lamp. It offers perspective, hope, and guidance in darkness (Psalm 18:25–29; 119:130). This light also gives life (Proverbs 6:23).
Nun (נ) is the fourteenth letter of the Hebrew alphabet. It marks the beginning of the next section of this psalm.
The psalmist's deep commitment to God's word comes from within (Psalm 119:112) and directs his actions.
This psalm blends wisdom, lament, praise, thanksgiving, and confession. It often uses eight Hebrew words translated as:
“Instructions”
“law”
“words”
“commandments”
“statutes”
“judgments”
“promises”
“precepts“
These words encourage love for and obedience to God's instructions in the Scriptures (see 2 Timothy 3:14–17). A deep commitment to these instructions unifies the psalm.
Glossary
Acrostic Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Biblical Concept of Law Minerals and Metals Music Poetry, Biblical Proverbs, Book of Psalms, Book of Word, Word of God, Words of God
Topics
Affirmation Beautiful Feet Being a Light Being Overwhelmed Being Scared Bible Bible Study Burning Candles Christian Maturity Controlling your Thoughts Future God's Will God's Word Graduation Guidance Helmet of Salvation Innovation Instruction: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Journey Knowing God Lamp: Figurative Lamps of the Word of God Light: Figurative and Symbolical Light: Word of God Memorizing Scripture Morning Prayer Obedience: Exemplified Obedience: General Scriptures Concerning Obeying God Paths Personal Growth Power of the Word Reading God's Word Reading the Bible Reading the Word of God Reading your Bible Scripture Spending Time with God Studying the Bible Sunshine