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Psalms 40:8 Cross-References
Explore 14 cross-references for Psalms 40:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 40 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within my heart. within: Heb. in the midst of my bowels”
Psalms 40:8 (KJV)
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Commentary on Psalms 40:8
I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within my heart. This verse expands the commitment of verse 7, revealing the internal motivation for obedience. David doesn't merely comply with God's will grudgingly; he 'delights' (chafatzti, חָפַצְתִּי) in it. This same word appeared in verse 6 regarding what God desires—creating beautiful reciprocity: God delights in obedience, David delights in obeying. Mutual delight characterizes healthy relationship with God.The Hebrew chafetz (חָפֵץ) means to take pleasure in, to desire, to find satisfaction in. David's obedience isn't dutiful obliga...
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Cross-References for Psalms 40:8
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“My food is to do the will of him who sent me, and to accomplish his work.,Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work.,,,,,,,,”
“and I ate them; and your words were to me a joy and the rejoicing of my heart: for I am called by your name”
“I will delight myself in thy statutes: I will not forget thy word.”
“and my counselors.”
“because I love them.”
“The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom”
“I would have perished in my affliction.”
“says Yahweh: I will put my law in their inward parts”
“with each verse after the initial Praise Yah! starting with a letter of the alphabet (ordered from Alef to Tav).} Blessed is the man who fears Yahweh”