Psalms 119:26

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

¶ I have declared my ways, and thou heardest me: teach me thy statutes.

Complete Jewish Bible:

I told you of my ways, and you answered me; teach me your laws.

Berean Standard Bible:

I recounted my ways, and You answered me; teach me Your statutes.

American Standard Version:

I declared my ways, and thou answeredst me: Teach me thy statutes.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

I have declared^{H5608} my ways^{H1870}, and thou heardest^{H6030} me: teach^{H3925} me thy statutes^{H2706}.

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Commentary for Psalms 119:26

Psalm 119:26 is part of the longest chapter in the Bible, Psalm 119, which is an acrostic poem extolling the virtues of God's law. This particular verse reflects a personal and intimate moment between the psalmist and God. The historical context of the Psalms is rooted in the worship and religious life of ancient Israel, where songs and poems like this were used in temple worship and private devotion.

In this verse, the psalmist acknowledges that God has heard their declaration of intent or confession of their life's path ("I have declared my ways"). This act of declaration suggests a moment of vulnerability and honesty before God. The psalmist then makes a request: "teach me thy statutes." This reveals a deep desire for spiritual guidance and wisdom, as the statutes refer to God's commandments and instructions found in the Torah, the law of Moses.

The themes of Psalm 119:26 include honesty in personal reflection, the importance of seeking divine guidance, and the value of God's law in shaping one's life. The verse emphasizes the relationship between God and the individual, highlighting the role of God as a teacher and the human desire to learn and live according to divine principles. It reflects the broader theme of the Psalm, which is a love for God's law and a commitment to live by it, seeking understanding and guidance from the Divine.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

1. Strong's Number: H5608
   There are 154 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: סָפַר
   Transliteration: çâphar
   Pronunciation: saw-far'
   Description: a primitive root; properly, to score with a mark as a tally or record, i.e. (by implication) to inscribe, and also to enumerate; intensively, to recount, i.e. celebrate; commune, (ac-) count; declare, number, [phrase] penknife, reckon, scribe, shew forth, speak, talk, tell (out), writer.
   
2. Strong's Number: H1870
   There are 627 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: דֶּרֶךְ
   Transliteration: derek
   Pronunciation: deh'-rek
   Description: from דָּרַךְ; a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb; along, away, because of, [phrase] by, conversation, custom, (east-) ward, journey, manner, passenger, through, toward, (high-) (path-) way(-side), whither(-soever).
   
3. Strong's Number: H6030
   There are 317 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עָנָה
   Transliteration: ʻânâh
   Pronunciation: aw-naw'
   Description: a primitive root; properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e. pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout, testify, announce; give account, afflict (by mistake for עָנָה), (cause to, give) answer, bring low (by mistake for עָנָה), cry, hear, Leannoth, lift up, say, [idiom] scholar, (give a) shout, sing (together by course), speak, testify, utter, (bear) witness. See also בֵּית עֲנוֹת, בֵּית עֲנָת.
   
4. Strong's Number: H3925
   There are 80 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: לָמַד
   Transliteration: lâmad
   Pronunciation: law-mad'
   Description: a primitive root; properly, to goad, i.e. (by implication) to teach (the rod being an Oriental incentive); (un-) accustomed, [idiom] diligently, expert, instruct, learn, skilful, teach(-er, -ing).
   
5. Strong's Number: H2706
   There are 124 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: חֹק
   Transliteration: chôq
   Pronunciation: khoke
   Description: from חָקַק; an enactment; hence, an appointment (of time, space, quantity, labor or usage); appointed, bound, commandment, convenient, custom, decree(-d), due, law, measure, [idiom] necessary, ordinance(-nary), portion, set time, statute, task.