Psalms 119:147
Psalms 119:147 in Multiple Translations
I rise before dawn and cry for help; in Your word I have put my hope.
I prevented the dawning of the morning, and cried: I hoped in thy word.
I anticipated the dawning of the morning, and cried: I hoped in thy words.
Before the sun is up, my cry for help comes to your ear; my hope is in your words.
I get up before dawn, and call out to you for help and put my hope in your word.
I preuented the morning light, and cried: for I waited on thy word.
I have gone forward in the dawn, and I cry, For Thy word I have hoped.
I rise before dawn and cry for help. I put my hope in your words.
I came before the dawning of the morning, and cried: I hoped in thy word.
Each morning I arise before dawn and call to you to help me; I confidently expect you to do what you have ◄promised/said that you will do►.
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Psalms 119:147 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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קִדַּ֣מְתִּי
בַ֭/נֶּשֶׁף
וָ/אֲשַׁוֵּ֑עָ/ה
ל/דברי/ך
לִ/דְבָרְ/ךָ֥
יִחָֽלְתִּי
קִדַּ֣מְתִּי
qâdam
H6923
to meet
V-Piel-Perf-1cs
בַ֭/נֶּשֶׁף
nesheph
H5399
twilight
Prep | N-ms
וָ/אֲשַׁוֵּ֑עָ/ה
shâvaʻ
H7768
to cry
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-1cs | Suff
ל/דברי/ך
dâbâr
H1697
Chronicles
Prep | N-mp | Suff
לִ/דְבָרְ/ךָ֥
dâbâr
H1697
Chronicles
Prep | N-ms | Suff
יִחָֽלְתִּי
yâchal
H3176
to wait
V-Piel-Perf-1cs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 119:147
קִדַּ֣מְתִּי
qâdam
H6923
"to meet"
V-Piel-Perf-1cs
To meet or go before someone, often for help, as seen in the Bible when God meets his people in Exodus. This word can also mean to anticipate or hasten something. In the book of Psalms, it is used to describe God coming to the aid of his people.
Definition: 1) to meet, come or be in front, confront, go before 1a) (Piel) 1a1) to meet, confront, come to meet, receive 1a2) to go before, go in front, be in front 1a3) to lead, be beforehand, anticipate, forestall 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to come in front 1b2) to confront, anticipate
Usage: Occurs in 25 OT verses. KJV: come (go, (flee)) before, [phrase] disappoint, meet, prevent. See also: Deuteronomy 23:5; Psalms 59:11; Psalms 17:13.
בַ֭/נֶּשֶׁף
nesheph
H5399
"twilight"
Prep | N-ms
Twilight, or the time of dawn or dusk when the breeze prevails, marking the beginning or end of the day. This term is used to describe the dark or light periods.
Definition: 1) twilight 1a) evening twilight 1b) morning twilight
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: dark, dawning of the day (morning), night, twilight. See also: 1 Samuel 30:17; Psalms 119:147; Proverbs 7:9.
וָ/אֲשַׁוֵּ֑עָ/ה
shâvaʻ
H7768
"to cry"
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-1cs | Suff
To cry out in the original Hebrew means to shout for help or freedom from trouble. This verb is used to describe calling out for assistance in times of need.
Definition: (Piel) to cry out (for help), shout
Usage: Occurs in 21 OT verses. KJV: cry (aloud, out), shout. See also: Job 19:7; Psalms 22:25; Psalms 18:7.
ל/דברי/ך
dâbâr
H1697
"Chronicles"
Prep | N-mp | 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.
לִ/דְבָרְ/ךָ֥
dâbâr
H1697
"Chronicles"
Prep | 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.
יִחָֽלְתִּי
yâchal
H3176
"to wait"
V-Piel-Perf-1cs
To wait or be patient is the meaning of this verb, used to describe hoping or trusting in something, as seen in various KJV translations.
Definition: : wait[for_time] 1) to wait, hope, expect 1a) (Niphal) to wait 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to wait, await, tarry 1b2) to wait for, hope for 1c) (Hiphil) to wait, tarry, wait for, hope for Also means: ya.chal (יָחַל ": hope" H3176H)
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: (cause to, have, make to) hope, be pained, stay, tarry, trust, wait. See also: Genesis 8:12; Psalms 69:4; Psalms 31:25.
Study Notes — Psalms 119:147
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- Psalms 119:147 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 119:147
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:147
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 119:147
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:147
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 119:147
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 119:147
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:147
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:147
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:147
- Sermons on Psalms 119:147
Context — Your Word Is a Lamp to My Feet
145I call with all my heart; answer me, O LORD! I will obey Your statutes.
146I call to You; save me, that I may keep Your testimonies.
147I rise before dawn and cry for help; in Your word I have put my hope.
148My eyes anticipate the watches of night, that I may meditate on Your word. 149Hear my voice, O LORD, according to Your loving devotion; give me life according to Your justice.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Mark 1:35 | Early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up and slipped out to a solitary place to pray. |
| 2 | Psalms 5:3 | In the morning, O LORD, You hear my voice; at daybreak I lay my plea before You and wait in expectation. |
| 3 | Psalms 130:5–6 | I wait for the LORD; my soul does wait, and in His word I put my hope. My soul waits for the Lord more than watchmen wait for the morning— more than watchmen wait for the morning. |
| 4 | Psalms 88:13 | But to You, O LORD, I cry for help; in the morning my prayer comes before You. |
| 5 | Psalms 42:8 | The LORD decrees His loving devotion by day, and at night His song is with me as a prayer to the God of my life. |
| 6 | Psalms 119:81 | My soul faints for Your salvation; I wait for Your word. |
| 7 | Psalms 56:4 | In God, whose word I praise— in God I trust. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? |
| 8 | Psalms 119:74 | May those who fear You see me and rejoice, for I have hoped in Your word. |
| 9 | Psalms 108:2 | Awake, O harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn. |
| 10 | Isaiah 26:9 | My soul longs for You in the night; indeed, my spirit seeks You at dawn. For when Your judgments come upon the earth, the people of the world learn righteousness. |
Psalms 119:147 Summary
The Psalmist rises before dawn to pray and seek God's help, showing his eagerness to connect with God and prioritize his relationship with Him. He puts his hope in God's word, trusting in its power and promises, as seen in other verses like Jeremiah 29:11. This means he has confidence in God's faithfulness and goodness, as stated in Romans 8:28. By following the Psalmist's example, we can learn to trust in God's word and seek His guidance in our own lives, just like it says in Proverbs 3:5-6.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the Psalmist rise before dawn to cry for help?
The Psalmist rises before dawn to cry for help because he is eager to seek God's guidance and protection, as seen in Psalms 119:147, and to prioritize his relationship with God, as encouraged in Matthew 6:33 and Luke 12:31.
What does it mean to put one's hope in God's word?
To put one's hope in God's word means to trust in the power and promises of Scripture, as expressed in Psalms 119:147, and to have confidence in God's faithfulness, as stated in Hebrews 11:1 and Romans 8:28.
How can we apply the Psalmist's example to our own lives?
We can apply the Psalmist's example by making time to pray and seek God's guidance, as modeled in Psalms 119:147, and by trusting in God's word, as taught in Proverbs 3:5-6 and Jeremiah 29:11.
What is the significance of the Psalmist crying for help?
The Psalmist crying for help indicates his recognition of his need for God's assistance and his dependence on God's mercy, as seen in Psalms 119:147, and as expressed in other psalms, such as Psalms 51:1 and Psalms 102:1-2.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways you can prioritize your relationship with God, like the Psalmist, in your daily life?
- How do you typically respond to challenging situations, and how can you apply the Psalmist's example of crying for help to your own life?
- What are some promises or truths from God's word that you can put your hope in, and how can you apply them to your current circumstances?
- In what ways can you make time to seek God's guidance and meditate on His word, as the Psalmist does in Psalms 119:147-148?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 119:147
I prevented the dawning of the morning, and cried,.... That is, he awoke and got up, and prayed, before the day broke, the morning looked forth, or the sun arose: he was early as well as earnest in
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:147
I prevented the dawning of the morning, and cried: I hoped in thy word.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 119:147
Ver. 147. The dawning of the morning, Heb. the twilight, to wit, of the morning, by comparing . And so this word is used .
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:147
Psalms 119:147 I prevented the dawning of the morning, and cried: I hoped in thy word.Ver. 147. I prevented the dawning of the morning] I was up and at it before daybreak. This is check to our sluggishness. I hoped in thy word] The word furnished his hope, and his hope his prayer.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 119:147
KOPH. (147) Prevented.—See Psalms 18:5; Psalms 79:8. The Authorised Version gives the sense, I was up before the morning.Dawning of the morning.—The Hebrew word means literally “breath,” and is used of the fresh breeze that blows both at sunset (Job 24:15; Proverbs 7:9) and sunrise (Job 7:4). Generally in our version rendered “twilight.”
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 119:147
Verse 147. I prevented the dawning] קדמתי kiddamti, "I went before the dawn or twilight."
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:147
147. In the earliest twilight did I cry for help, (While) I waited with hope for thy words. Lit. In the twilight I was beforehand and cried for help. With Psalms 50:2 cp. Psalms 119:74; Psalms 119:81; Psalms 119:114.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:147
I prevented the dawning of the morning, and cried - I anticipated it; I rose up to pray before the morning dawned.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:147
÷, Koph.145-152. I cried with my whole heart—Here we see the spirit of Samuel among them that called upon God.
Sermons on Psalms 119:147
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Cost of Worship - Part 2 by Leonard Ravenhill | The sermon transcript is a collection of fragmented and disjointed sentences that lack coherence and a clear message. It includes random phrases about murder, rape, and other unrel |
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Bearing Fruit - Part 7 by Keith Daniel | This sermon emphasizes the vital importance of maintaining a consistent and genuine quiet time with God, highlighting how neglecting this time can lead to spiritual downfall and th |
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Spiritual Deception by Darwin Hostetler | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on his rebellious youth and the deception he fell into, thinking that the world had something to offer that God didn't. He warns young people a |
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Is the Lord Sleeping? by Richard Burson | In this sermon, the preacher begins by discussing the importance of having a quiet time and being alone with God. He references Psalm 5:1-3, which emphasizes the act of praying and |
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How George Muller Started His Day by George Mueller | George Mueller emphasizes the importance of starting each day by nourishing the soul through meditation on God's Word rather than immediately diving into prayer. He shares his tran |
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Diary - Northampton Pastorate - 1726 by Jonathan Edwards | Jonathan Edwards reflects on his spiritual journey over the past few years, noting moments of revival and divine contemplation. He emphasizes the importance of rising early for spi |
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Christian Directions by Samuel Rutherford | Samuel Rutherford emphasizes the importance of dedicating specific hours of the day to God for prayer and the Word, even if it means sacrificing time during the busiest hours. He e |