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Psalms 119:40 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Psalms 119:40 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 119 verse 40 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Behold, I have longed after thy precepts: quicken me in thy righteousness.”
Psalms 119:40 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 119:40
Behold, I have longed after thy precepts (הִנֵּה תָּאַבְתִּי לְפִקֻּדֶיךָ)—Hineh (behold!) draws attention to what follows. Ta'av (to long for, desire intensely) describes passionate yearning, like physical hunger or thirst. The object of desire is piqqudim (precepts, orders)—specific divine directives. This isn't dutiful compliance but ardent longing, echoing "as the deer pants for water" (Psalm 42:1). Quicken me in thy righteousness (בְּצִדְקָתְךָ חַיֵּנִי)—Tsedaqah (righteousness, justice) is the ground for requesting chayah (revival, life). God's righteousness obligates Him to honor His co...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 119:40
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“My soul breaketh for the longing that it hath unto thy judgments at all times.”
“kill”
“beloved”
“I don't regard myself as yet having taken hold”
“Yahweh”
“Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity; and quicken thou me in thy way.”
“My soul cleaveth unto the dust: quicken thou me according to thy word.”
“made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved)”
“and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary to one another”
“so I will obey the statutes of your mouth.”