Psalms 119:102

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

¶ I have not departed from thy judgments: for thou hast taught me.

Complete Jewish Bible:

I don't turn away from your rulings, because you have instructed me.

Berean Standard Bible:

I have not departed from Your ordinances, for You Yourself have taught me.

American Standard Version:

I have not turned aside from thine ordinances; For thou hast taught me.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

I have not departed^{H5493} from thy judgments^{H4941}: for thou hast taught^{H3384} me.

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Commentary for Psalms 119:102

Psalm 119:102, which reads, "I have not departed from thy judgments: for thou hast taught me," is part of the longest chapter in the Book of Psalms, and indeed, in the entire Bible. This particular verse is nestled within an extensive acrostic poem that exalts the virtues of God's law, with each stanza beginning with a successive letter of the Hebrew alphabet.

The historical context of Psalm 119 is not entirely clear, but it is generally attributed to the period after the Babylonian Exile when the Jewish people were deeply engaged in rebuilding their nation and reestablishing their religious identity. This period was marked by a renewed emphasis on Torah observance and understanding, which is reflected in the psalm's profound reverence for God's commandments.

In the verse at hand, the psalmist expresses a personal commitment to adhere to divine judgments, indicating a life lived in accordance with God's will as revealed through the Torah. The phrase "for thou hast taught me" suggests a relationship of learning and guidance between the psalmist and God, emphasizing divine instruction as the foundation for living a righteous life. The themes of obedience, divine instruction, and the transformative power of God's word are central to this verse.

Psalm 119:102 reflects the belief that wisdom and understanding come from God, and that a life lived in faithful adherence to His commandments is both a sign of devotion and a path to righteousness. The verse underscores the importance of Torah study and practice in Jewish spirituality, a concept that resonates deeply within both Judaism and Christianity, as both traditions hold the Scriptures as a source of divine wisdom and moral guidance.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H5493
   There are 283 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: סוּר
   Transliteration: çûwr
   Pronunciation: soor
   Description: or שׂוּר; (Hosea 9:12), a primitive root; to turn off (literal or figurative); be(-head), bring, call back, decline, depart, eschew, get (you), go (aside), [idiom] grievous, lay away (by), leave undone, be past, pluck away, put (away, down), rebel, remove (to and fro), revolt, [idiom] be sour, take (away, off), turn (aside, away, in), withdraw, be without.
   
2. Strong's Number: H4941
   There are 406 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מִשְׁפָּט
   Transliteration: mishpâṭ
   Pronunciation: mish-pawt'
   Description: from שָׁפַט; properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, individual or collective), including the act, the place, the suit, the crime, and the penalty; abstractly, justice, including a participant's right or privilege (statutory or customary), or even a style; [phrase] adversary, ceremony, charge, [idiom] crime, custom, desert, determination, discretion, disposing, due, fashion, form, to be judged, judgment, just(-ice, -ly), (manner of) law(-ful), manner, measure, (due) order, ordinance, right, sentence, usest, [idiom] worthy, [phrase] wrong.
   
3. Strong's Number: H3384
   There are 75 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יָרָה
   Transliteration: yârâh
   Pronunciation: yaw-raw'
   Description: or (2 Chronicles 26:15) יָרָא; a primitive root; properly, to flow as water (i.e. to rain); transitively, to lay or throw (especially an arrow, i.e. to shoot); figuratively, to point out (as if by aiming the finger), to teach; ([phrase]) archer, cast, direct, inform, instruct, lay, shew, shoot, teach(-er,-ing), through.