Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Psalms 119:103 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Psalms 119:103 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 119 verse 103 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“How sweet are thy words unto my taste! yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth! taste: Heb. palate”
Psalms 119:103 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 119:103
How sweet are thy words unto my taste! (מַה־נִּמְלְצוּ לְחִכִּי אִמְרָתֶךָ mah-nimletzu lekhikki imratekha)—Malats (be sweet, pleasant) describes sensory pleasure. Chek (palate, taste) makes theology visceral. Yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth! (מִדְּבַשׁ לְפִי midevash lefi)—Honey, the ancient world's premier sweetener, serves as metaphor for Scripture's delight. Imrah (word, utterance, promise) emphasizes God's spoken revelation.This fulfills Psalm 19:10: "More to be desired are they than gold... sweeter also than honey." Ezekiel ate a scroll that tasted like honey (Ezekiel 3:3); John's ap...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 119:103
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“yes”
“For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.”
“eat honey”
“Neither have I gone back from the commandment of his lips; I have esteemed the words of his mouth more than my necessary food.”
“Her ways are ways of pleasantness”
“my sister”
“Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth: for thy love is better than wine.”