King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
¶ I [am] thine, save me; for I have sought thy precepts.
Complete Jewish Bible:
I am yours; save me because I seek your precepts.
Berean Standard Bible:
I am Yours; save me, for I have sought Your precepts.
American Standard Version:
I am thine, save me; For I have sought thy precepts.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
I am thine, save{H3467} me; for I have sought{H1875} thy precepts{H6490}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Zephaniah 3:17
- The LORD thy God in the midst of thee [is] mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing.
Acts 27:23
- For there stood by me this night the angel of God, whose I am, and whom I serve,
Acts 27:24
- Saying, Fear not, Paul; thou must be brought before Caesar: and, lo, God hath given thee all them that sail with thee.
Isaiah 64:8
- But now, O LORD, thou [art] our father; we [are] the clay, and thou our potter; and we all [are] the work of thy hand.
Isaiah 64:10
- Thy holy cities are a wilderness, Zion is a wilderness, Jerusalem a desolation.
Isaiah 44:2
- Thus saith the LORD that made thee, and formed thee from the womb, [which] will help thee; Fear not, O Jacob, my servant; and thou, Jesurun, whom I have chosen.
Psalms 119:27
- Make me to understand the way of thy precepts: so shall I talk of thy wondrous works.
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Commentary for Psalms 119:94
Psalm 119:94, "I am yours, save me, for I have sought your precepts," is part of the longest chapter in the Bible, Psalm 119, which is an acrostic poem extolling the virtues of God's law. Each of its 22 stanzas begins with a successive letter of the Hebrew alphabet, and the theme of every stanza is the excellence and value of God's commandments. The verse reflects a deep personal commitment and devotion to God, with the speaker declaring unreserved allegiance: "I am yours." This declaration is followed by a plea for salvation, indicating a sense of urgency and dependence on God for deliverance. The reason given for this plea is the speaker's active pursuit of God's precepts, suggesting a life lived in accordance with divine teachings.
The historical context of Psalms is rooted in ancient Israelite worship and spirituality. While the exact date of Psalm 119's composition is unknown, it likely emerged during the post-exilic period, after the Israelites returned from Babylonian captivity (538-515 BCE). This was a time when there was a renewed emphasis on Torah observance as a means of maintaining Jewish identity and faithfulness to God amidst the challenges of rebuilding their nation and temple.
In summary, Psalm 119:94 encapsulates the themes of loyalty to God, the sanctity of His commandments, and the believer's reliance on divine intervention. The verse speaks to the personal relationship between the individual and God, highlighting the importance of seeking and adhering to God's precepts as a source of salvation and guidance in times of distress. It reflects the broader historical context of Jewish religious life, particularly during a period when fidelity to the Torah was central to the community's spiritual restoration and survival.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H3467
There are 198 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָשַׁע
Transliteration: yâshaʻ
Pronunciation: yaw-shah'
Description: a primitive root; properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e. (by implication) to be safe; causatively, to free or succor; [idiom] at all, avenging, defend, deliver(-er), help, preserve, rescue, be safe, bring (having) salvation, save(-iour), get victory. - Strong's Number: H1875
There are 152 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: דָּרַשׁ
Transliteration: dârash
Pronunciation: daw-rash'
Description: a primitive root; properly, to tread or frequent; usually to follow (for pursuit or search); by implication, to seek or ask; specifically to worship; ask, [idiom] at all, care for, [idiom] diligently, inquire, make inquisition, (necro-) mancer, question, require, search, seek (for, out), [idiom] surely. - Strong's Number: H6490
There are 24 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: פִּקּוּד
Transliteration: piqqûwd
Pronunciation: pik-kood'
Description: or פִּקֻּד; from פָּקַד; properly, appointed, i.e. a mandate (of God; plural only, collectively, for the Law); commandment, precept, statute.