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Psalms 119:70 Cross-References
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“Their heart is as fat as grease; but I delight in thy law.”
Psalms 119:70 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 119:70
Their heart is as fat as grease; but I delight in thy law. The metaphor fat as grease (טָפַשׁ כַּחֵלֶב, tafish kachelev) describes spiritual insensitivity and moral dullness. In Hebrew thought, the heart was the center of understanding and will. A 'fat' heart is unresponsive, callous, impervious to truth—like adipose tissue that cannot feel or respond to stimulus. Isaiah warned Israel about hearts growing 'dull' (Isaiah 6:10), a condition Jesus cited regarding those who reject Him (Matthew 13:15).The contrast but I delight in thy law (אָנִי תוֹרָתְךָ שִׁעֲשָׁעְתִּי, ani toratekha shi'asha'ti) ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 119:70
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“They are inclosed in their own fat: with their mouth they speak proudly.”
“hear with their ears”
“Their eyes stand out with fatness: they have more than heart could wish.”
“and shut their eyes; lest they see with their eyes”
“I will delight myself in thy statutes: I will not forget thy word.”
“my God. Yes”
“for I delight in them.”