King James Version
Psalms 119:49 in the King James Version says “ZAIN. Remember the word unto thy servant, upon which thou hast caused me to hope.” — study this verse from Psalms chapter 119 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“ZAIN. Remember the word unto thy servant, upon which thou hast caused me to hope.”
Psalms 119:49 · KJV
And I will delight myself in thy commandments, which I have loved.
My hands also will I lift up unto thy commandments, which I have loved; and I will meditate in thy statutes.
ZAIN. Remember the word unto thy servant, upon which thou hast caused me to hope.
This is my comfort in my affliction: for thy word hath quickened me.
The proud have had me greatly in derision: yet have I not declined from thy law.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“ZAIN Remember”
H2142properly, to mark (so as to be recognized), i.e., to remember; by implication, to mention; to be male
“the word”
H1697a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
“upon which thou hast caused me to hope”
H3176to wait; by implication, to be patient, hope
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