2020 Aug 05 Note, Psalm 119 Preliminary

Emmanuel Elanemy-Campbell • August 5, 2020

2020 Aug 05 Note, Psalm 119 Preliminary

Hello! Wanted to reiterate that tomorrow's blog is to be prepared by 8:30AM, so that you may begin to look forward to this provision for your internal edification even sooner than before! In the meantime, let's start fresh with preliminary details on Psalm 119, or 5Psalm 13, the longest psalm in the Scriptures, full of insightful and encouraging words from one of God's most beloved servants, David.

PSALM 119

As mentioned previously, Psalm 119 is an acrostic, or an alphabetic song, with each succeeding 8-verse section beginning with the next letter of the Hebrew alphabet, evidently done so primarily for assistance with memorization. This makes 8 x 22 letters = 176 total verses. The 22 sections can break down to 2 sets of 11, and I wish beginning with the next blog post to offer an overview of the first 4 sections, then consider each section day by day, and perhaps a review summary as well. Then proceed with the next 4 the same way, with a preview and day by day consideration, and review, then the next 3 to complete the first 11 sections. Then this could be repeated for the final 11 sections. Thus 4-4-3, and 4-4-3 with previews and perhaps reviews.. Then after all 22, I wish to review each set of 11. In this way much can be gained from this valuable psalm.
Within it there are so many things to appreciate! God reveals through the psalmist the importance of having deep love for Him and His word, and for those who could benefit from it!

The psalmist clearly spring-boarded from Psalm 19, which highlights various aspects of God's word such as His (1)"law", (2)"reminders", (3)"orders", (4)"commandments", and (5)"judgments." These five aspects are introduced in Psalm 119 in the same order, although with two others inserted in between them!

Let's notice the reading of Psalm 19:7-14, which likely helped form the basis of Psalm 119:
"7 The law of Jehovah is perfect, restoring strength. The reminder of Jehovah is trustworthy, making the inexperienced one wise.
8 The orders from Jehovah are righteous, causing the heart to rejoice; The commandment of Jehovah is clean, making the eyes shine[or, "enlightening the eyes", AMP].
9 The fear of Jehovah is pure, lasting forever. The judgments of Jehovah are true, altogether righteous.
10 They are more desirable than gold, Than much fine gold, And sweeter than honey, the honey that drips from the combs.
11 By them your servant has been warned; In keeping them, there is a large reward.
12 Who can discern mistakes? Pronounce me innocent from sins I am unaware of.
13 And hold your servant back from presumptuous acts; Do not let them dominate me. Then I will be complete, And innocent of blatant sins.
14 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart Be pleasing to you, O Jehovah, my Rock and my Redeemer."

Altogether there are about 10 aspects of God's word or law highlighted in Psalm 119, with possibly two or more significant related values mentioned. The 5 aspects highlighted above appear in successive order in Psalm 119, with two others inserted among the first 7, those being Gods "ways" and "regulations," or "instructions." The remaining terms are God's "word," His "saying" and His "statutes." The two related values mentioned, perhaps among others, are the "fear of" Jehovah and His "works." We want to come to understand each of these terms, so we can better comprehend their value in relation to God's wisdom. In the next blog post, let's have a PREVIEW of the first 4 alphabetic segments of Psalm 119, verses 1-32, beginning with a key truth, as highlighted in the first verse, that true happiness depends on walking in God's law! Verse 1 reads: "Happy are those who are blameless in their way, Who walk in the law of Jehovah." Is it reasonable to do so? How can we? Let's give this more attention.

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