Psalms 119:166

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

¶ LORD, I have hoped for thy salvation, and done thy commandments.

Complete Jewish Bible:

I hope for your deliverance, ADONAI; I obey your mitzvot.

Berean Standard Bible:

I wait for Your salvation, O LORD, and I carry out Your commandments.

American Standard Version:

I have hoped for thy salvation, O Jehovah, And have done thy commandments.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

LORD^{H3068}, I have hoped^{H7663} for thy salvation^{H3444}, and done^{H6213} thy commandments^{H4687}.

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Commentary for Psalms 119:166

Psalm 119:166 is part of the longest chapter in the Bible, Psalm 119, which is an acrostic poem consisting of 22 stanzas, each stanza beginning with successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet. This particular verse is found in the stanza that begins with the Hebrew letter "Lamed," and it encapsulates two central themes of the Psalm: hope in God's salvation and the commitment to obey His commandments.

In the historical context, Psalm 119 reflects the heartfelt devotion and yearning for God's guidance and protection that was characteristic of Jewish religious life during various periods of Israel's history. The verse "LORD, I have hoped for thy salvation, and done thy commandments" expresses a profound trust in God's deliverance and a dedication to live according to His laws. The speaker acknowledges that their hope is not passive; it is accompanied by active obedience to God's will as expressed in the Torah, the Law of Moses.

The themes of hope and obedience are intertwined, suggesting that the psalmist's trust in God's salvation is demonstrated through their faithful adherence to divine commandments. This reflects a broader biblical principle that righteous living is both a response to and an anticipation of God's saving actions. The verse speaks to the believer's confidence that God will fulfill His promises, and it emphasizes the importance of aligning one's life with God's teachings as a means of participating in and witnessing to God's redemptive work. In essence, Psalm 119:166 is a declaration of faith in God's saving power and a commitment to a life that reflects that faith through obedience.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

1. Strong's Number: H3068
   There are 5521 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יְהֹוָה
   Transliteration: Yᵉhôvâh
   Pronunciation: yeh-ho-vaw'
   Description: from הָיָה; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God; Jehovah, the Lord. Compare יָהּ, יְהֹוִה.
   
2. Strong's Number: H7663
   There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שָׂבַר
   Transliteration: sâbar
   Pronunciation: saw-bar'
   Description: erroneously שָׁבַר; (Nehemiah 2:13,15), a primitive root; to scrutinize; by implication (of watching) to expect (with hope and patience); hope, tarry, view, wait.
   
3. Strong's Number: H3444
   There are 77 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יְשׁוּעָה
   Transliteration: yᵉshûwʻâh
   Pronunciation: yesh-oo'-aw
   Description: feminine passive participle of יָשַׁע; something saved, i.e. (abstractly) deliverance; hence, aid, victory, prosperity; deliverance, health, help(-ing), salvation, save, saving (health), welfare.
   
4. Strong's Number: H6213
   There are 2286 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עָשָׂה
   Transliteration: ʻâsâh
   Pronunciation: aw-saw'
   Description: a primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application; accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use.
   
5. Strong's Number: H4687
   There are 177 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מִצְוָה
   Transliteration: mitsvâh
   Pronunciation: mits-vaw'
   Description: from צָוָה; a command, whether human or divine (collectively, the Law); (which was) commanded(-ment), law, ordinance, precept.