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Psalms 119:131 Cross-References
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“I opened my mouth, and panted: for I longed for thy commandments.”
Psalms 119:131 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 119:131
I opened my mouth, and panted (פִּי־פָעַרְתִּי וָאֶשְׁאָפָה, pi-fa'arti va'esh'afah)—Vivid imagery of desperate gasping. Pa'ar means to open wide (like a bird's gaping mouth waiting for food, Isa 5:14), and sha'af means to pant, gasp for air. The physical desperation illustrates spiritual hunger.For I longed for thy commandments (כִּי לְמִצְוֹתֶיךָ יָאָבְתִּי, ki l'mitzvoteiḵa ya'avti)—Ya'av means to long, yearn intensely. This isn't casual interest but consuming desire. Jesus pronounces blessed those who 'hunger and thirst for righteousness' (Matt 5:6). Spiritual appetite indicates spiritual ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 119:131
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“so my soul pants after you”
“My soul breaketh for the longing that it hath unto thy judgments at all times.”
“long for the pure milk of the Word”
“your God”
“in the way of your judgments”
“and the sanctification without which no man will see the Lord”
“Yahweh. Your law is my delight.”
“as one who finds great spoil.”
“And they waited for me as for the rain; and they opened their mouth wide as for the latter rain.”
“I long for your precepts! Revive me in your righteousness.”