Psalms 119:105
Psalms 119:105 in Multiple Translations
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, And light unto my path.
Your word is a light for my feet, ever shining on my way.
Your word is a lamp that shows me where to walk, it's a light for my path.
NUN. Thy worde is a lanterne vnto my feete, and a light vnto my path.
[Nun.] A lamp to my foot [is] Thy word, And a light to my path.
Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light for my path.
NUN. Thy word is a lamp to my feet, and a light to my path.
Your words are like [MET] a lamp to guide me; they are like a light [MET] to show me the path that I should walk on.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 119:105
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Psalms 119:105 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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נֵר
לְ/רַגְלִ֥/י
דְבָרֶ֑/ךָ
וְ֝/א֗וֹר
לִ/נְתִיבָתִֽ/י
נֵר
nîyr
H5216
lamp
N-ms
לְ/רַגְלִ֥/י
regel
H7272
foot
Prep | N-fs | Suff
דְבָרֶ֑/ךָ
dâbâr
H1697
Chronicles
N-ms | Suff
וְ֝/א֗וֹר
ʼôwr
H216
light
Conj | N-cs
לִ/נְתִיבָתִֽ/י
nâthîyb
H5410
path
Prep | N-cs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 119:105
נֵר
nîyr
H5216
"lamp"
N-ms
A lamp is a device that holds a flame, providing light. In the Bible, it's often used to symbolize guidance or spiritual light. The word can also refer to the light itself, rather than just the lamp.
Definition: lamp Also means: nir (נִיר "lamp" H5216B)
Usage: Occurs in 42 OT verses. KJV: candle, lamp, light. See also: Exodus 25:37; 1 Chronicles 28:15; Psalms 18:29.
לְ/רַגְלִ֥/י
regel
H7272
"foot"
Prep | N-fs | Suff
This word also means a foot, like when God says he will tread on the wicked in Malachi 4:3. It's used to describe human and animal feet, as well as the base of objects like tables or idols.
Definition: 1) foot 1a) foot, leg 1b) of God (anthropomorphic) 1c) of seraphim, cherubim, idols, animals, table 1d) according to the pace of (with prep) 1e) three times (feet, paces) Aramaic equivalent: re.gal (רְגַל "foot" H7271)
Usage: Occurs in 232 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] be able to endure, [idiom] according as, [idiom] after, [idiom] coming, [idiom] follow, (broken-)foot(-ed, -stool), [idiom] great toe, [idiom] haunt, [idiom] journey, leg, [phrase] piss, [phrase] possession, time. See also: Genesis 8:9; 2 Samuel 22:39; Psalms 8:7.
דְבָרֶ֑/ךָ
dâbâr
H1697
"Chronicles"
N-ms | Suff
A word or thing, like a matter or affair, as seen in the book of Chronicles where it refers to the events and words of kings. It can also mean a cause or reason for something.
Definition: This name means word, speaking
Usage: Occurs in 1290 OT verses. KJV: act, advice, affair, answer, [idiom] any such (thing), because of, book, business, care, case, cause, certain rate, [phrase] chronicles, commandment, [idiom] commune(-ication), [phrase] concern(-ing), [phrase] confer, counsel, [phrase] dearth, decree, deed, [idiom] disease, due, duty, effect, [phrase] eloquent, errand, (evil favoured-) ness, [phrase] glory, [phrase] harm, hurt, [phrase] iniquity, [phrase] judgment, language, [phrase] lying, manner, matter, message, (no) thing, oracle, [idiom] ought, [idiom] parts, [phrase] pertaining, [phrase] please, portion, [phrase] power, promise, provision, purpose, question, rate, reason, report, request, [idiom] (as hast) said, sake, saying, sentence, [phrase] sign, [phrase] so, some (uncleanness), somewhat to say, [phrase] song, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, task, [phrase] that, [idiom] there done, thing (concerning), thought, [phrase] thus, tidings, what(-soever), [phrase] wherewith, which, word, work. See also: Genesis 11:1; Exodus 23:8; Deuteronomy 18:21.
וְ֝/א֗וֹר
ʼôwr
H216
"light"
Conj | N-cs
Light, including natural light from the sun or stars, and also spiritual light from God. It can refer to happiness, prosperity, or understanding. In the Bible, God is often described as the source of light and life.
Definition: 1) light 1a) light of day 1b) light of heavenly luminaries (moon, sun, stars) 1c) day-break, dawn, morning light 1d) daylight 1e) lightning 1f) light of lamp 1g) light of life 1h) light of prosperity 1i) light of instruction 1j) light of face (fig.) 1k) Jehovah as Israel's light
Usage: Occurs in 110 OT verses. KJV: bright, clear, [phrase] day, light (-ning), morning, sun. See also: Genesis 1:3; Psalms 78:14; Psalms 4:7.
לִ/נְתִיבָתִֽ/י
nâthîyb
H5410
"path"
Prep | N-cs | Suff
In the Bible, this word means a path or road that people walk on, like a beaten track. It appears in books like Isaiah and Jeremiah, referring to a traveler's journey. The word is used to describe a way or pathway.
Definition: 1) trodden with the feet, path, pathway 2) path, pathway, traveller
Usage: Occurs in 26 OT verses. KJV: path(-way), [idiom] travel(-ler), way. See also: Judges 5:6; Proverbs 3:17; Psalms 78:50.
Study Notes — Psalms 119:105
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- Context
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- Psalms 119:105 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 119:105
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:105
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 119:105
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:105
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 119:105
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 119:105
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:105
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:105
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:105
- Sermons on Psalms 119:105
Context — Your Word Is a Lamp to My Feet
103How sweet are Your words to my taste— sweeter than honey in my mouth!
104I gain understanding from Your precepts; therefore I hate every false way.
105Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.
106I have sworn and confirmed that I will keep Your righteous judgments. 107I am severely afflicted, O LORD; revive me through Your word.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Proverbs 6:23 | For this commandment is a lamp, this teaching is a light, and the reproofs of discipline are the way to life, |
| 2 | Psalms 43:3 | Send out Your light and Your truth; let them lead me. Let them bring me to Your holy mountain, and to the place where You dwell. |
| 3 | Psalms 18:28 | For You, O LORD, light my lamp; my God lights up my darkness. |
| 4 | 2 Peter 1:19 | We also have the word of the prophets as confirmed beyond doubt. And you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. |
| 5 | Job 29:3 | when His lamp shone above my head, and by His light I walked through the darkness, |
| 6 | Psalms 19:8 | The precepts of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart; the commandments of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes. |
| 7 | Ephesians 5:13 | But everything exposed by the light becomes visible, for everything that is illuminated becomes a light itself. |
Psalms 119:105 Summary
God's word is like a lamp that shines on our feet, showing us where to step next, and a light that shines on our path, helping us see where we're going, as it says in Psalms 119:105. This means that when we read and follow God's word, we can trust that He will guide us and help us make good choices, just like it says in Proverbs 3:5-6. By following God's word, we can have confidence that we're on the right path, even when things seem uncertain, as promised in Isaiah 58:11. Just like a lamp helps us see in the dark, God's word helps us see and understand what God wants us to do, as seen in Psalms 119:130.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for God's word to be a lamp to my feet?
This means that God's word guides us in our daily lives, showing us the right path to take, as seen in Psalms 119:105, and is a principle also found in Proverbs 6:23, where it says that God's commandment is a lamp and His law a light.
How can I apply this verse to my life when I'm facing uncertainty?
When facing uncertainty, we can trust that God's word will illuminate our path, just as it says in Psalms 119:105, and we can find comfort in knowing that He will guide us, as promised in Isaiah 58:11 and Psalms 32:8.
What is the difference between a lamp to my feet and a light to my path?
A lamp to our feet refers to the immediate guidance we need for each step, while a light to our path refers to the broader understanding of where we are headed, both of which are provided by God's word, as seen in Psalms 119:105, and also in Psalms 119:130, where it says that the entrance of God's words gives light.
How does this verse relate to my spiritual growth?
This verse relates to our spiritual growth by reminding us that God's word is essential for navigating our spiritual journey, just as it says in Psalms 119:105, and that it is through His word that we gain wisdom and understanding, as seen in Psalms 119:97-100 and 2 Timothy 3:16-17.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need God's word to be a lamp to my feet, guiding my next steps?
- How has God's word been a light to my path in the past, and what can I learn from those experiences?
- What are some ways I can intentionally seek God's guidance through His word, especially when facing uncertainty or difficult decisions?
- In what ways can I trust God's word to illuminate my path, even when the future seems unclear or uncertain?
- How can I make sure that God's word is a consistent source of guidance and light in my life, as described in Psalms 119:105?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 119:105
n, NUN.--The Fourteenth Part. Ver. 105. NUN. Thy word [is] a lamp unto my feet,.... The same Solomon says of the law and commandment, the preceptive part of the word, Proverbs 6:23; and the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:105
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 119:105
NUN Ver. 105. To direct me in all my doubts and difficulties, to preserve from sin and misery, both which oft come under the name of darkness, and to comfort me in all my fears and distresses.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:105
Psalms 119:105 NUN. Thy word [is] a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.Ver. 105. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet] Without the direction whereof, both for my whole course of life, and for every particular action thereof, I cannot but be in dreadful darkness and desperate downfalls.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 119:105
NUN. (105) See Proverbs 6:23. So Wordsworth calls Duty: “A light to guide.”
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 119:105
LETTER נ NUN. - Fourteenth Division Verse 105. Thy word is a lamp] This is illustrated thus by Solomon, Proverbs 6:23: "The commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life." God's word is a candle which may be held in the hand to give us light in every dark place and chamber; and it is a general light shining upon all his works, and upon all our ways.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:105
105–112. Nûn. Knowing the value of God’s law as the guide of life the Psalmist is resolved to keep it, whatever may be the risk.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:105
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet - This begins a new portion of the psalm, indicated by the Hebrew letter Nun (נ n), equivalent to our “n.” The margin here is “candle.” The Hebrew word means a light, lamp, candle.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:105
ð, Nun.105-112. Thy word is a lamp—The writer comes to an experience like that of a traveller by night on a dangerous road.
Sermons on Psalms 119:105
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A Man of God by Leonard Ravenhill | This sermon reflects on a 70-year journey of faith, witnessing various church tragedies and worldly events, yet remaining steadfast by looking up to Jesus, reading the Word, and fo |
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(1 Peter - Part 15): The Precious Blood, Our Only Hope by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the speaker tells a story about two men who are stranded in a cold and dangerous mountainous area. They realize that their only hope of survival is to start a fire. |
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'Eyes Right' by C.H. Spurgeon | The sermon transcript is a message from C.H. Spurgeon delivered at the Metropolitan Tabernacle. The main theme is the importance of having a clear and focused purpose in life. Spur |
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Be a Man (At Home and at Church) by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of bringing every aspect of our lives under the lordship of Christ. He highlights the need to bring our thought life, eyes, e |
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A Warning to American Christianity by Keith Daniel | In this sermon, the preacher passionately emphasizes the importance of preaching the truth of God's word. He condemns liberal theologians who shy away from preaching about hell and |
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The Calling of God by Oswald J. Smith | In this sermon, the speaker tells a parable about a master who returns to his estate and rewards his servants based on their faithfulness and diligence. The master is pleased with |
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The Morning Watch - Part 1 by Oswald J. Smith | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of the morning watch, which is a dedicated time of studying the Word of God and engaging in prayer. The speaker emphasizes that |