Psalms 19:5

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

Which [is] as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, [and] rejoiceth as a strong man to run a race.

Complete Jewish Bible:

which comes out like a bridegroom from the bridal chamber, with delight like an athlete to run his race.

Berean Standard Bible:

Like a bridegroom emerging from his chamber, like a champion rejoicing to run his course,

American Standard Version:

Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, And rejoiceth as a strong man to run his course.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Which is as a bridegroom{H2860} coming out{H3318} of his chamber{H2646}, and rejoiceth{H7797} as a strong man{H1368} to run{H7323} a race{H734}.

Cross-References (KJV):

Isaiah 62:5

  • For [as] a young man marrieth a virgin, [so] shall thy sons marry thee: and [as] the bridegroom rejoiceth over the bride, [so] shall thy God rejoice over thee.

Philippians 3:13

  • Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but [this] one thing [I do], forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,

Philippians 3:14

  • I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

1 Corinthians 9:24

  • ¶ Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.

1 Corinthians 9:26

  • I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air:

Isaiah 61:10

  • ¶ I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh [himself] with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth [herself] with her jewels.

John 3:29

  • He that hath the bride is the bridegroom: but the friend of the bridegroom, which standeth and heareth him, rejoiceth greatly because of the bridegroom's voice: this my joy therefore is fulfilled.

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Commentary for Psalms 19:5

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

  1. Strong's Number: H2860
    There are 19 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: חָתָן
    Transliteration: châthân
    Pronunciation: khaw-thawn'
    Description: from חָתַן; a relative by marriage (especially through the bride); figuratively, a circumcised child (as a species of religious espousal); bridegroom, husband, son in law.
  2. Strong's Number: H3318
    There are 992 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: יָצָא
    Transliteration: yâtsâʼ
    Pronunciation: yaw-tsaw'
    Description: a primitive root; to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.; [idiom] after, appear, [idiom] assuredly, bear out, [idiom] begotten, break out, bring forth (out, up), carry out, come (abroad, out, thereat, without), [phrase] be condemned, depart(-ing, -ure), draw forth, in the end, escape, exact, fail, fall (out), fetch forth (out), get away (forth, hence, out), (able to, cause to, let) go abroad (forth, on, out), going out, grow, have forth (out), issue out, lay (lie) out, lead out, pluck out, proceed, pull out, put away, be risen, [idiom] scarce, send with commandment, shoot forth, spread, spring out, stand out, [idiom] still, [idiom] surely, take forth (out), at any time, [idiom] to (and fro), utter.
  3. Strong's Number: H2646
    There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: חֻפָּה
    Transliteration: chuppâh
    Pronunciation: khoop-paw'
    Description: from חָפָה; a canopy; chamber, closet, defence.
  4. Strong's Number: H7797
    There are 24 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: שׂוּשׂ
    Transliteration: sûws
    Pronunciation: soos
    Description: or שִׂישׂ; a primitive root; to be bright, i.e. cheerful; be glad, [idiom] greatly, joy, make mirth, rejoice.
  5. Strong's Number: H1368
    There are 152 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: גִּבּוֹר
    Transliteration: gibbôwr
    Pronunciation: ghib-bore'
    Description: or גִּבֹּר; (shortened) intensive from the same as גֶּבֶר; powerful; by implication, warrior, tyrant; champion, chief, [idiom] excel, giant, man, mighty (man, one), strong (man), valiant man.
  6. Strong's Number: H7323
    There are 92 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: רוּץ
    Transliteration: rûwts
    Pronunciation: roots
    Description: a primitive root; to run (for whatever reason, especially to rush); break down, divide speedily, footman, guard, bring hastily, (make) run (away, through), post.
  7. Strong's Number: H734
    There are 257 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: אֹרַח
    Transliteration: ʼôrach
    Pronunciation: o'-rakh
    Description: from אָרַח; a well-trodden road (literally or figuratively); also a caravan; manner, path, race, rank, traveller, troop, (by-, high-) way.