King James Version
What Does Psalms 119:89 Mean?
“LAMED. For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven.”
Context
87
They had almost consumed me upon earth; but I forsook not thy precepts.
88
Quicken me after thy lovingkindness; so shall I keep the testimony of thy mouth.
89
LAMED. For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven.
90
Thy faithfulness is unto all generations: thou hast established the earth, and it abideth. unto: Heb. to generation and generation abideth: Heb. standeth
91
They continue this day according to thine ordinances: for all are thy servants.
Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English ReadersLAMED.
(89, 90) See Psalm 89:2.
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
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Cross-References
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