Psalms 94:12

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

¶ Blessed [is] the man whom thou chastenest, O LORD, and teachest him out of thy law;

Complete Jewish Bible:

How happy the man whom you correct, Yah, whom you teach from your Torah,

Berean Standard Bible:

Blessed is the man You discipline, O LORD, and teach from Your law,

American Standard Version:

Blessed is the man whom thou chastenest, O Jehovah, And teachest out of thy law;

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Blessed^{H835} is the man^{H1397} whom thou chastenest^{H3256}{H8762)}, O LORD^{H3050}, and teachest^{H3925}{H8762)} him out of thy law^{H8451};

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Commentary for Psalms 94:12

Psalm 94:12, "Blessed is the man whom you discipline, O LORD, and teach out of your law," is part of a communal lament psalm that grapples with the problem of the wicked oppressing the righteous and the seeming silence of God in the face of injustice. The psalmist calls on God to pay back the wicked for their deeds and to uphold the cause of the afflicted.

In the context of verse 12, the theme shifts from lament to wisdom, emphasizing the blessedness of divine discipline and instruction. The verse reflects a perspective that God's correction, often experienced through hardships or trials, is a sign of His care and involvement in the life of the believer. It suggests that such chastening is formative, leading to learning and growth when endured with an open heart to God's law— His teachings, statutes, and precepts as revealed in the Torah.

Historically, this verse would resonate with the Israelite community, who understood suffering and discipline within the covenantal relationship with God. They believed that God's discipline was not punitive but corrective, intended to guide His people back to righteous living in accordance with the covenant. The verse encourages an attitude of humility and receptivity to God's guidance, viewing adversity as an opportunity for spiritual refinement rather than as a sign of divine abandonment.

In summary, Psalm 94:12 conveys a message of hope and encouragement amidst trials, affirming that those whom God disciplines are indeed blessed because through His chastening and instruction, they are shaped more fully into the image of righteousness as outlined in His law. This verse underscores the value of learning from life's difficulties and remaining teachable under God's hand, a principle that transcends its historical context and remains relevant to believers seeking to understand God's role in their personal struggles.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

1. Strong's Number: H835
   There are 266 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אֶשֶׁר
   Transliteration: ʼesher
   Pronunciation: eh'-sher
   Description: from אָשַׁר; happiness; only in masculine plural construction as interjection, how happy!; blessed, happy.
   
2. Strong's Number: H1397
   There are 64 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: גֶּבֶר
   Transliteration: geber
   Pronunciation: gheh'-ber
   Description: from גָּבַר; properly, a valiant man or warrior; generally, a person simply; every one, man, [idiom] mighty.
   
3. Strong's Number: H3256
   There are 38 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יָסַר
   Transliteration: yâçar
   Pronunciation: yaw-sar'
   Description: a primitive root; to chastise, literally (with blows) or figuratively (with words); hence, to instruct; bind, chasten, chastise, correct, instruct, punish, reform, reprove, sore, teach.
   
4. Strong's Number: H3050
   There are 45 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יָהּ
   Transliteration: Yâhh
   Pronunciation: yaw
   Description: contraction for יְהֹוָה, and meaning the same; Jah, the sacred name; Jah, the Lord, most vehement. Compare names in '-iah,' '-jah.'
   
5. 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).
   
6. Strong's Number: H8451
   There are 213 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: תּוֹרָה
   Transliteration: tôwrâh
   Pronunciation: to-raw'
   Description: or תֹּרָה; from יָרָה; a precept or statute, especially the Decalogue or Pentateuch; law.