Psalms 119:105

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

¶ NUN. Thy word [is] a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.

Complete Jewish Bible:

(Nun) Your word is a lamp for my foot and light on my path.

Berean Standard Bible:

Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.

American Standard Version:

Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, And light unto my path.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

NUN. Thy word{H1697} is a lamp{H5216} unto my feet{H7272}, and a light{H216} unto my path{H5410}.

Cross-References (KJV):

Proverbs 6:23

  • For the commandment [is] a lamp; and the law [is] light; and reproofs of instruction [are] the way of life:

Psalms 43:3

  • O send out thy light and thy truth: let them lead me; let them bring me unto thy holy hill, and to thy tabernacles.

Psalms 18:28

  • For thou wilt light my candle: the LORD my God will enlighten my darkness.

2 Peter 1:19

  • ¶ We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts:

Job 29:3

  • When his candle shined upon my head, [and when] by his light I walked [through] darkness;

Ephesians 5:13

  • But all things that are reproved are made manifest by the light: for whatsoever doth make manifest is light.

Psalms 19:8

  • The statutes of the LORD [are] right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD [is] pure, enlightening the eyes.

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Commentary for Psalms 119:105

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

  1. Strong's Number: H1697
    There are 1290 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: דָּבָר
    Transliteration: dâbâr
    Pronunciation: daw-baw'
    Description: from דָבַר; a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause; 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.
  2. Strong's Number: H5216
    There are 42 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: נִיר
    Transliteration: nîyr
    Pronunciation: neer
    Description: or נִר; also נֵיר; or נֵר; or (feminine) נֵרָה; from a primitive root (see נִיר; נוּר) properly, meaning to glisten; a lamp (i.e. the burner) or light (literally or figuratively); candle, lamp, light.
  3. Strong's Number: H7272
    There are 232 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: רֶגֶל
    Transliteration: regel
    Pronunciation: reh'-gel
    Description: from רָגַל; a foot (as used in walking); by implication, a step; by euphemistically the pudenda; [idiom] be able to endure, [idiom] according as, [idiom] after, [idiom] coming, [idiom] follow, (broken-)foot(-ed, -stool), [idiom] great toe, [idiom] haunt, [idiom] journey, leg, [phrase] piss, [phrase] possession, time.
  4. Strong's Number: H216
    There are 191 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: אוֹר
    Transliteration: ʼôwr
    Pronunciation: ore
    Description: from אוֹר; illumination or (concrete) luminary (in every sense, including lightning, happiness, etc.); bright, clear, [phrase] day, light (-ning), morning, sun.
  5. Strong's Number: H5410
    There are 26 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: נָתִיב
    Transliteration: nâthîyb
    Pronunciation: naw-theeb'
    Description: or (feminine) נְתִיבָה; or נְתִבָה; (Jeremiah 6:16), from an unused root meaning to tramp; a (beaten) track; path(-way), [idiom] travel(-ler), way.