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Transcript of “A Meditation of God’s Perfect Word” Lesson 21: Psalm 119.
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“A Meditation of God’s Perfect Word”
Lesson 21: Psalm 119Lesson 21: Psalm 119
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Introduction to Psalm 119• Psalm 119 contains 176 lines or verses
arranged in 22 stanzas of 8 verses each.
• Psalm 119 is Alphabetic/Acrostic– Each eight-verse stanza of Psalm 119 begins
with the succeeding letter of the Hebrew alphabet.
– Each of the other seven verses in a stanza also begins with that same letter
• In this Psalm, all of the letters of the Hebrew alphabet combine in perfect form in order to praise the perfect Word of Lord.
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Introduction to Psalm 119In English, the effect would be something like this:
A blessing is on them that are undefiled in the way and walk in the law of Jehovah;
A blessing is on them that keep his testimonies, and seek him with their whole heart;
Also on them that do no wickedness, but walk in his ways.
A law hast thou given unto us, that we should diligently keep thy commandments.
Ah! Lord, that my ways were made so direct that I might keep thy statutes!
And then shall I not be confounded. While I have respect unto all thy commandments.
As for me, I will thank thee with an unfeigned heart, when I shall have learned thy righteous judgments.
An eye will I have unto thy ceremonies, O forsake me not utterly.
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Photo of Psalm 119:59-64 from the Dead Sea Scrolls
Jehovah's name is in the ancient Hebrew script while the rest of the text is in a more modern Hebrew that was used at the time. Note that each line begins with the Hebrew letter "Heth" denoting its part in the acrostic of Psalm 119.
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Introduction to Psalm 119 Nearly every verse in this Psalm refers to God’s
word, either specifically or by use of a synonym.• The Law – broad expression of God’s will for man• Testimonies – God’s righteous witness• Judgments – pronouncements of right and wrong• Statutes – particular laws• Ordinances – ordained regulations, authoritative
orders• Precepts – principles intended as general rules of
action or conduct• Commandments – orders given by one in
authority• Promise – a declaration related to future intentions• Way or ways – that which leads in a given
direction or a course of action
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Outline of Psalm 119• Aleph (1-8) – God’s word blesses those who
keep it. Desire to keep it!• Beth (9-16) – Heeding God’s word is the key to
living a clean life.• Gimel (17-24) – A prayer to understand God’s
delightful word.• Daleth (25-32) – A prayer to be revived and
empowered by God’s word.• Heh (33-40) – The keeping of God’s word is
life’s first priority.• Waw (41-48) – Trusting God’s word holds hope
of salvation and vindication.
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Outline of Psalm 119• Zayin (49-56) – God’s word gives comfort.• Heth (57-64) – Dedication and determination to
keeping God’s word.• Teth (65-72) – The blessing of being
disciplined by God’s word.• Yod (73-80) – Those who fear the Lord turn to
one who keeps God’s word.• Kaph (81-88) – Search God’s word for strength
to endure persecution.• Lamed (89-96) – God’s eternal word is trusted
forever by His servants.• Mem (97-104) – God’s word provides superior
wisdom and moral understanding.
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Outline of Psalm 119• Nun (105-112) – God’s word is a light in dark
places.• Samek (113-120) – God’s word demands single-
minded devotion; God rejects the double-minded.• Ayin (121-128) – A plea for God to preserve and
protect one who has kept His word.• Peh (129-136) – God’s word gives light and
understanding; it should be desired and kept!• Tsadde (137-144) – God’s word is everlastingly
true and righteous.• Qoph (145-152) – Great desire for God’s great
word.
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Outline of Psalm 119• Resh (153-160) – A plea to be revived by
God’s word.
• Shin (161-168) – God’s law should be loved.
• Tau (169-176) – Man’s words should plead for, praise and proclaim God’s word.