Psalms 119:47
Psalms 119:47 in Multiple Translations
I delight in Your commandments because I love them.
And I will delight myself in thy commandments, which I have loved.
And I will delight myself in thy commandments, Which I have loved.
And so that I may take delight in your teachings, to which I have given my love.
I'm so happy for your instructions. I love them!
And my delite shalbe in thy commandements, which I haue loued.
And I delight myself in Thy commands, That I have loved,
I will delight myself in your commandments, because I love them.
And I will delight myself in thy commandments, which I have loved.
I am delighted to obey ◄your commands/what you have commanded►, and I love them.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 119:47
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Psalms 119:47 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/אֶשְׁתַּֽעֲשַׁ֥ע
בְּ/מִצְוֺתֶ֗י/ךָ
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
אָהָֽבְתִּי
וְ/אֶשְׁתַּֽעֲשַׁ֥ע
shâʻaʻ
H8173
to smear
Conj | V-f-Imperf-1cs
בְּ/מִצְוֺתֶ֗י/ךָ
mitsvâh
H4687
commandment
Prep | N-fp | Suff
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Rel
אָהָֽבְתִּי
ʼâhab
H157
to love
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 119:47
וְ/אֶשְׁתַּֽעֲשַׁ֥ע
shâʻaʻ
H8173
"to smear"
Conj | V-f-Imperf-1cs
To delight means to take pleasure or find joy in something. In the Bible, it can describe a positive emotion, like enjoying God's creation, or a negative one, like staring at something in confusion or dismay, as seen in Psalm 119:16.
Definition: 1) to be smeared over, be blinded 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be smeared over, be blinded 1a2) to smear eyes shut 1b) (Hiphil) to besmear (of eyes), smear over eyes 1c) (Hithpalpel) to blind oneself, be blinded
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: cry (out) (by confusion with H7768 (שָׁוַע)), dandle, delight (self), play, shut. See also: Psalms 94:19; Isaiah 6:10; Psalms 119:16.
בְּ/מִצְוֺתֶ֗י/ךָ
mitsvâh
H4687
"commandment"
Prep | N-fp | Suff
This Hebrew word means a command or law given by God or humans, as seen in the Bible's rules and guidelines. It appears in books like Exodus and Deuteronomy. The commandments guide people's actions.
Definition: 1) commandment 1a) commandment (of man) 1b) the commandment (of God) 1c) commandment (of code of wisdom)
Usage: Occurs in 177 OT verses. KJV: (which was) commanded(-ment), law, ordinance, precept. See also: Genesis 26:5; 1 Chronicles 28:8; Psalms 19:9.
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
ʼăsher
H834
"which"
Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
אָהָֽבְתִּי
ʼâhab
H157
"to love"
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
To love means to have affection for someone or something, including family, romance, or God. It can also describe being a friend or having appetite for things like food or wisdom.
Definition: : lover 1) to love 1a) (Qal) 1a1) human love for another, includes family, and sexual 1a2) human appetite for objects such as food, drink, sleep, wisdom 1a3) human love for or to God 1a4) act of being a friend 1a4a) lover (participle) 1a4b) friend (participle) 1a5) God's love toward man 1a5a) to individual men 1a5b) to people Israel 1a5c) to righteousness 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) lovely (participle) 1b2) loveable (participle) 1c) (Piel) 1c1) friends 1c2) lovers (fig. of adulterers) 2) to like Also means: a.hav (אָהֵב ": friend" H0157H)
Usage: Occurs in 195 OT verses. KJV: (be-) love(-d, -ly, -r), like, friend. See also: Genesis 22:2; Psalms 116:1; Psalms 4:3.
Study Notes — Psalms 119:47
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- Psalms 119:47 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 119:47
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:47
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 119:47
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:47
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 119:47
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:47
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:47
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:47
- Sermons on Psalms 119:47
Context — Your Word Is a Lamp to My Feet
45And I will walk in freedom, for I have sought Your precepts.
46I will speak of Your testimonies before kings, and I will not be ashamed.
47I delight in Your commandments because I love them.
48I lift up my hands to Your commandments, which I love, and I meditate on Your statutes. 49Remember Your word to Your servant, upon which You have given me hope.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 119:48 | I lift up my hands to Your commandments, which I love, and I meditate on Your statutes. |
| 2 | Psalms 119:97 | Oh, how I love Your law! All day long it is my meditation. |
| 3 | Psalms 119:127 | Therefore I love Your commandments more than gold, even the purest gold. |
| 4 | Psalms 19:7–10 | The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple. The precepts of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart; the commandments of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes. The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever; the judgments of the LORD are true, being altogether righteous. They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb. |
| 5 | Psalms 119:16 | I will delight in Your statutes; I will not forget Your word. |
| 6 | John 4:34 | Jesus explained, “My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me and to finish His work. |
| 7 | Psalms 119:174 | I long for Your salvation, O LORD, and Your law is my delight. |
| 8 | Psalms 119:140 | Your promise is completely pure; therefore Your servant loves it. |
| 9 | Psalms 112:1 | Hallelujah! Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who greatly delights in His commandments. |
| 10 | Psalms 119:167 | I obey Your testimonies and love them greatly. |
Psalms 119:47 Summary
[Psalms 119:47 tells us that the psalmist delights in God's commandments because he loves them. This means he finds joy and happiness in following God's laws, similar to the joy found in Jeremiah 15:16 when Jeremiah says that God's words were his joy. Loving God's commandments is about having a personal relationship with Him and wanting to please Him in every way, as Jesus teaches in John 14:15. By focusing on God's love and grace, as seen in Ephesians 2:8-9, we can develop a genuine love for His commandments and find delight in obeying them.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to delight in God's commandments?
Delighting in God's commandments means taking pleasure and joy in following and obeying His laws, as seen in Psalms 119:47, because of a deep love for Him and His Word, similar to the attitude expressed in Psalms 37:4.
How can I develop a love for God's commandments like the psalmist?
Developing a love for God's commandments comes from spending time in His Word, as encouraged in Psalms 119:97, and cultivating a personal relationship with Him through prayer and worship, as seen in Psalms 63:1-4.
Is it possible to genuinely love and delight in God's commandments in a world that often rejects them?
Yes, it is possible to love and delight in God's commandments even in a world that rejects them, as the psalmist demonstrates in Psalms 119:46, where he declares his willingness to speak of God's testimonies before kings without shame, and this is achievable through faith in God's power and promises, as stated in Romans 8:37.
How does loving God's commandments relate to my daily life?
Loving God's commandments should permeate every aspect of your daily life, guiding your decisions and actions, as Jesus taught in Matthew 22:37-40, where loving God and loving your neighbor are presented as the greatest commandments, reflecting the essence of God's laws and desires for humanity.
Reflection Questions
- What are some of God's commandments that I particularly delight in, and how do I express this delight in my life?
- How can I ensure that my love for God's commandments translates into obedience and action in my daily life?
- In what ways can I demonstrate my love for God's Word to those around me, even in challenging situations?
- What are some practical steps I can take to deepen my love and understanding of God's commandments, as expressed in Psalms 119:47?
- How does my attitude towards God's commandments reflect my relationship with Him, and what changes can I make to nurture a deeper love for His laws?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 119:47
And I will delight myself in thy commandments,.... In perusing and practising them; which I have loved; a good man loves the law of God, and the commandments of Christ, and delights in them after the inward man.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:47
And I will delight myself in thy commandments, which I have loved. And I will delight myself in thy commandments, which I have loved.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 119:47
Whereas other princes place their delight in the glories and vanities of this world, and the study and practice of religion is generally irksome and loathsome to them, thy law shall be my chief delight and recreation.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:47
Psalms 119:47 And I will delight myself in thy commandments, which I have loved.Ver. 47. And I will delight myself] sc. In contemplation of thy word. Aristotle telleth us that the principal pleasure is to be found in contemplation (Ethic. lib. 10).
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 119:47
Verse 47. Thy commandments, which I have loved.] O shame to Christians who feel so little affection to the Gospel of Christ, when we see such cordial, conscientious, and inviolate attachment in a Jew to the laws and ordinances of Moses, that did not afford a thousandth part of the privileges!
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:47
47. Cp. Psalms 119:16; Psalms 119:70. which I love] Cp. vv. [48], 97, 113, 119, 127, 140, 159, 163; and see above, p. 705.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:47
And I will delight myself ... - See the notes at Psalms 119:16.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:47
å, Vau.41-48. I trust in thy word—In this section the prevailing element is a prayer for courage, equal to a frank, open confession. It is what Daniel might have uttered in Babylon, and many a martyr since.
Sermons on Psalms 119:47
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How to Be Blessable by Warren Wiersbe | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the destructive power of sin and the importance of reaching out to those who are perishing. He uses Psalm 1 to illustrate the contrast betwe |
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Lest After I Have Preached to Others I Should Be a Castaway! by Keith Daniel | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of prioritizing God's Word in our lives. He believes that nothing in this world, including the distractions and thrills offere |
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Love-Inspired Obedience by Hugh Black | Hugh Black emphasizes the transformative power of love in obedience to God's commandments, highlighting how love makes obedience a joy rather than a burden. He explains that when w |
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1 John 5:3 by John Gill | John Gill emphasizes that true love for God is demonstrated through obedience to His commandments, which should not be seen as burdensome but rather as a joyful expression of faith |
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How Love for Christ Frees Us by Mary Wilder Tileston | Mary Wilder Tileston emphasizes the joy and fulfillment found in delighting in God's commandments, expressing a longing to be solely with Christ and have all duties centered around |
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Seek to Please Him by Mary Wilder Tileston | Mary Wilder Tileston, through the words of Frederick Temple and Edward B. Pusey, emphasizes the intertwining of love and duty in fulfilling God's commandments. Love encompasses dut |
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Alone - Abandonment by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the need for a revival in the church. He describes the current state of the church as weak and powerless, comparing it to people in Africa l |