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Psalms 119:56 Cross-References
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“This I had, because I kept thy precepts.”
Psalms 119:56 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 119:56
This I had, because I kept thy precepts. The Hebrew construction is emphatic: This (זֹאת, zot)—likely referring to all the blessings just described (hope, comfort, songs, nighttime communion). The phrase I had (הָיְתָה־לִּי, haytah-li) means 'became mine' or 'came to me as possession.' The psalmist doesn't claim merit but acknowledges the connection between obedience and blessing.Because I kept thy precepts (כִּי פִקּוּדֶיךָ נָצָרְתִּי, ki piqqudekha natsarti)—kept (נָצַר, natsar) means 'guarded' or 'treasured,' implying vigilant protection. This isn't legalism but the Reformed understanding t...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 119:56
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“Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them.”
“and persuade our hearts before him”
“but Yahweh was my support.”