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In this lesson on Psalm 119 (verses 49-80), we explore the profound significance of the Word of God as our weapon and source of protection. Each Hebrew letter, from Zayin (representing a weapon) to Yod (symbolizing the hand of blessing), highlights God's character and grace in safeguarding believers. The teaching emphasizes the importance of remembering God's promises, the blessings found in His Word, and the relational aspect of our faith. Join us to deepen your understanding of how these ancient texts apply to our spiritual security today.
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Hebrew Class 2014 Psalm 119:49-80 Hebrew Word Studies Lesson Four
Psalm 119:49-56 Zayin – a weapon. Our weapon is the Word of God (prayer is our heavy artillary). God’s character is the weapon of our protection. Our protection depends on who & what God is, & never on who & what we are. All Bible doctrine is an extension of the perfect character of God “Remember” (vs. 49) – kal imperative of zakar(zaw-kar’) (H2142 - TWOT 551) – to call to mind; think; meditate; pay attention to.
Psalm 119:57-64 Cheth (or heth) – a fence or enclosure. The Grace of God protecting the believer. “Portion” (vs. 57) – cheleq(khay’lek) (H2506 – TWOT 669a) – a portion; share; part; territory; parcel of land; possession.
Psalm 119:65-72 Teth – to roll together. Concept of relationship. “Well” (vs. 65) – towb – (H2896 – TWOT 793a) – good; pleasant; agreeable; excellent; beautiful; delightful; joyful; precious. Frequently means ”happy.” Also in vs. 68 (“good” 2 times); vs. 71 (“good”); vs. 72 (“better”). “Dealt” – kal perfect of ‘asah (aw-saw) – (H6213 – TWOT 1708, 1709) – to do, fashion, accomplish, make; kal means to do, work, make, produce. Used in Genesis 1 & 2 for the work God did (“made”). Compare words for “made” in Genesis 1:1 & 2:22. Cf. Ephesians 2:10.
Psalm 119:73-80 Yod – a hand (viewed from the side – a hand cupped). The hand of blessing – our true security. “Hands” (vs. 73) – yad (yawd) (H3027 – TWOT 844) – the side of a hand; an open hand (as opposed to a closed hand); strength; power.
Aleph (ah-lef) (vs. 1-8) – an ox – generally refers to prosperity; strength under an agricultural economy. Beth (bayth) (vs. 9-16) – a house; a tent – generally refers to the plan of God; living, or, being at home in the plan of God for your life. Gimel (ghee-mel) (vs. 17-24) – gimel is a camel; camel’s neck; soul. The camel is a beast of burden; well-traveled. Represents an extensive knowledge of Bible doctrine. Daleth (daw-leth) (vs. 25-32) – door; curtain to tent – entrance to relationship with God; entrance into the plan of God. He (hay) (vs. 33-40) – window; lattice – new perspective. Waw (wow) or Vav (vs. 41-48) – hook; nail; peg – the Word of God is the hook on which a believer hangs his life Zayin (vs. 49-56) – a weapon. Our weapon is the Word of God (prayer is our heavy artillary). Cheth (or heth) (vs. 57-64) – a fence or enclosure. The Grace of God protecting the believer. Teth (vs. 65-72) – to roll together. Concept of relationship. Yod (vs. 73-80) – a hand (viewed from the side – a hand cupped). The hand of blessing – our true security.