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Psalms 119:139 Cross-References

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My zeal hath consumed me, because mine enemies have forgotten thy words. consumed: Heb. cut me off

Psalms 119:139 (KJV)

Commentary on Psalms 119:139

My zeal hath consumed me (צִמְּתַתְנִי קִנְאָתִי, tsimmetatni qinati)—Holy jealousy for God's honor has devoured the psalmist like fire. Qinah is the burning passion that cannot tolerate dishonor to the beloved. Because mine enemies have forgotten thy words—The cause of this consuming zeal is not personal injury but the neglect and contempt of God's revelation.Jesus exhibited this same holy zeal when cleansing the temple: "The zeal of thine house hath eaten me up" (John 2:17, quoting Psalm 69:9). Paul felt similar anguish over Israel's unbelief (Romans 9:2-3). Godly zeal is provoked not by thr...

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