Psalms 119:152
Psalms 119:152 in Multiple Translations
Long ago I learned from Your testimonies that You have established them forever.
Concerning thy testimonies, I have known of old that thou hast founded them for ever.
Of old have I known from thy testimonies, That thou hast founded them for ever. ר RESH.
I have long had knowledge that your unchanging word is for ever. RESH
Long ago I realized that your laws will last forever. Resh
I haue knowen long since by thy testimonies, that thou hast established them for euer.
Of old I have known Thy testimonies, That to the age Thou hast founded them!
Of old I have known from your testimonies, that you have founded them forever. RESH
Concerning thy testimonies, I have known of old that thou hast founded them for ever.
Long ago I found out about ◄your requirements/all the things that you have instructed us to do►, and I know that you intended them to last forever.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 119:152
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Psalms 119:152 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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קֶ֣דֶם
יָ֭דַעְתִּי
מֵ/עֵדֹתֶ֑י/ךָ
כִּ֖י
לְ/עוֹלָ֣ם
יְסַדְתָּֽ/ם
קֶ֣דֶם
qedem
H6924
front
N-ms
יָ֭דַעְתִּי
yâdaʻ
H3045
to know
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
מֵ/עֵדֹתֶ֑י/ךָ
ʻêdâh
H5713
witness
Prep | N-fp | Suff
כִּ֖י
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
לְ/עוֹלָ֣ם
ʻôwlâm
H5769
forever
Prep | N-ms
יְסַדְתָּֽ/ם
yâçad
H3245
to found
V-Qal-Perf-2ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 119:152
קֶ֣דֶם
qedem
H6924
"front"
N-ms
The front or east direction, often used to describe a location or time, such as in the book of Ezekiel where it describes the direction of the temple. It can also mean something is ancient or from the past, like the stories in Genesis.
Definition: : east 1) east, antiquity, front, that which is before, aforetime 1a) front, from the front or east, in front, mount of the East 1b) ancient time, aforetime, ancient, from of old, earliest time 1c) anciently, of old (adverb) 1d) beginning 1e) east
Usage: Occurs in 83 OT verses. KJV: aforetime, ancient (time), before, east (end, part, side, -ward), eternal, [idiom] ever(-lasting), forward, old, past. Compare H6926 (קִדְמָה). See also: Genesis 2:8; Nehemiah 12:46; Psalms 44:2.
יָ֭דַעְתִּי
yâdaʻ
H3045
"to know"
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
The Hebrew word for to know means to ascertain by seeing, and is used in many senses, including to learn, perceive, and recognize, as seen in various KJV translations.
Definition: 1) to know 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to know 1a1a) to know, learn to know 1a1b) to perceive 1a1c) to perceive and see, find out and discern 1a1d) to discriminate, distinguish 1a1e) to know by experience 1a1f) to recognise, admit, acknowledge, confess 1a1g) to consider 1a2) to know, be acquainted with 1a3) to know (a person carnally) 1a4) to know how, be skilful in 1a5) to have knowledge, be wise 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be made known, be or become known, be revealed 1b2) to make oneself known 1b3) to be perceived 1b4) to be instructed 1c) (Piel) to cause to know 1d) (Poal) to cause to know 1e) (Pual) 1e1) to be known 1e2) known, one known, acquaintance (participle) 1f) (Hiphil) to make known, declare 1g) (Hophal) to be made known 1h) (Hithpael) to make oneself known, reveal oneself Aramaic equivalent: ye.da (יְדַע "to know" H3046)
Usage: Occurs in 874 OT verses. KJV: acknowledge, acquaintance(-ted with), advise, answer, appoint, assuredly, be aware, (un-) awares, can(-not), certainly, comprehend, consider, [idiom] could they, cunning, declare, be diligent, (can, cause to) discern, discover, endued with, familiar friend, famous, feel, can have, be (ig-) norant, instruct, kinsfolk, kinsman, (cause to let, make) know, (come to give, have, take) knowledge, have (knowledge), (be, make, make to be, make self) known, [phrase] be learned, [phrase] lie by man, mark, perceive, privy to, [idiom] prognosticator, regard, have respect, skilful, shew, can (man of) skill, be sure, of a surety, teach, (can) tell, understand, have (understanding), [idiom] will be, wist, wit, wot. See also: Genesis 3:5; Leviticus 5:4; Judges 21:12.
מֵ/עֵדֹתֶ֑י/ךָ
ʻêdâh
H5713
"witness"
Prep | N-fp | Suff
This word refers to a divine testimony or witness, always in the plural form, and is used to describe God's laws. It appears in books like Exodus and Deuteronomy, emphasizing God's instructions. The word is about God's guidance.
Definition: testimony, witness
Usage: Occurs in 25 OT verses. KJV: testimony, witness. Compare H5712 (עֵדָה). See also: Genesis 21:30; Psalms 119:24; Psalms 25:10.
כִּ֖י
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
לְ/עוֹלָ֣ם
ʻôwlâm
H5769
"forever"
Prep | N-ms
This word means forever or always, describing something that lasts an eternity. It is used in the Bible to describe God's eternal nature and his lasting promises.
Definition: : old/ancient 1) long duration, antiquity, futurity, for ever, ever, everlasting, evermore, perpetual, old, ancient, world 1a) ancient time, long time (of past) 1b) (of future) 1b1) for ever, always 1b2) continuous existence, perpetual 1b3) everlasting, indefinite or unending future, eternity
Usage: Occurs in 413 OT verses. KJV: alway(-s), ancient (time), any more, continuance, eternal, (for, (n-)) ever(-lasting, -more, of old), lasting, long (time), (of) old (time), perpetual, at any time, (beginning of the) world ([phrase] without end). Compare H5331 (נֶצַח), H5703 (עַד). See also: Genesis 3:22; 1 Kings 8:13; Psalms 5:12.
יְסַדְתָּֽ/ם
yâçad
H3245
"to found"
V-Qal-Perf-2ms | Suff
To found or establish something is the meaning of this Hebrew word. It also means to sit down together and consult, as in a meeting or council.
Definition: 1) to found, fix, establish, lay foundation 1a) (Qal) to found, establish, begin 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to fix or seat themselves close together, sit in conclave 1b2) to be founded 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to found 1c2) to establish, appoint, ordain 1d) (Pual) to be founded, be laid 1e) (Hophal) to be founded
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: appoint, take counsel, establish, (lay the, lay for a) found(-ation), instruct, lay, ordain, set, [idiom] sure. See also: Exodus 9:18; Psalms 89:12; Psalms 2:2.
Study Notes — Psalms 119:152
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- Psalms 119:152 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 119:152
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:152
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 119:152
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:152
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 119:152
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 119:152
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:152
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:152
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:152
- Sermons on Psalms 119:152
Context — Your Word Is a Lamp to My Feet
150Those who follow after wickedness draw near; they are far from Your law.
151You are near, O LORD, and all Your commandments are true.
152Long ago I learned from Your testimonies that You have established them forever.
153Look upon my affliction and rescue me, for I have not forgotten Your law. 154Defend my cause and redeem me; revive me according to Your word.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Luke 21:33 | Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away. |
| 2 | Psalms 111:7–8 | The works of His hands are truth and justice; all His precepts are trustworthy. They are upheld forever and ever, enacted in truth and uprightness. |
| 3 | Ecclesiastes 3:14 | I know that everything God does endures forever; nothing can be added to it or taken from it. God does it so that they should fear Him. |
| 4 | Psalms 119:160 | The entirety of Your word is truth, and all Your righteous judgments endure forever. |
| 5 | Psalms 119:144 | Your testimonies are righteous forever. Give me understanding, that I may live. |
| 6 | Psalms 89:34–37 | I will not violate My covenant or alter the utterance of My lips. Once and for all I have sworn by My holiness— I will not lie to David— his offspring shall endure forever, and his throne before Me like the sun, like the moon, established forever, a faithful witness in the sky.” Selah |
Psalms 119:152 Summary
This verse means that the psalmist has been learning from God's Word for a long time and knows that it is eternal and unchanging. He trusts that God's Word will guide him and sustain him, even in difficult times, as promised in Deuteronomy 31:6. The psalmist's example encourages us to make God's Word a priority in our own lives, reading and meditating on it regularly, just as Jesus did, as seen in Luke 4:4. By doing so, we can deepen our understanding of God's love and plan for us, and trust in His eternal Word.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that God established His testimonies forever?
This means that God's Word is unchanging and eternal, as stated in Psalms 119:89, and will endure forever, guiding believers in their walk with Him, as seen in Matthew 24:35.
How can we learn from God's testimonies like the psalmist did?
We can learn from God's testimonies by reading and meditating on Scripture, as the psalmist did, and seeking to apply its teachings to our lives, as encouraged in Joshua 1:8 and Psalms 1:2-3.
What is the significance of the phrase 'long ago I learned' in this verse?
This phrase suggests that the psalmist has been a student of God's Word for a long time and has gained a deep understanding of its teachings, much like the apostle Paul who wrote about his own journey of learning in Philippians 3:7-16.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the chapter?
This verse is a declaration of the psalmist's trust in God's Word, which is a theme that runs throughout Psalms 119, and is especially relevant in the context of the surrounding verses, which express the psalmist's desire to be rescued and redeemed according to God's Word, as seen in Psalms 119:153-154.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can deepen my understanding of God's Word, like the psalmist did?
- How can I apply the teachings of Scripture to my life, especially in times of affliction or uncertainty?
- What does it mean for me to trust in God's eternal Word, and how can I cultivate this trust in my own heart?
- In what ways can I use Scripture to defend my faith and share it with others, as the psalmist does in this chapter?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 119:152
Concerning thy testimonies, I have known of old,.... Or, "from thy testimonies, I have known of old" (d): by carefully reading the Scriptures which testify of God, his mind an will, and frequently
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:152
Concerning thy testimonies, I have known of old that thou hast founded them for ever. Concerning thy testimonies, I have known of old that thou hast founded them forever - unchangeable and eternal (Luke 21:33).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 119:152
Ver. 152. Known of old, by my own long experience, ever since I arrived at any knowledge in those matters. That thou hast founded them for ever; that thou hast established them upon sure and everlasting foundations.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:152
Psalms 119:152 Concerning thy testimonies, I have known of old that thou hast founded them for ever.Ver. 152. Concerning thy testimonies, &c.] The sempiternity of God’ s word is an excellent prop to faith and help in prayer; to those especially who are of long experience, and have well laid up their experiments. David had learned this truth of a child little. See 2 Timothy 3:17.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 119:152
(152) The more obvious rendering of this verse is, Of old I was instructed out of Thy testimonies, for—not for a brief time, but for ever—Thou didst found them, where for ever expresses indefinite past as well as indefinite future.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 119:152
Verse 152. Concerning thy testimonies, I have known of old] קדם ידעתי kedem yedati, "Long ago I have known concerning thy testimonies." Thou hast designed that thy testimonies should bear reference to, and evidence of, those glorious things which thou hast provided for the salvation of men; and that this should be an everlasting testimony. They continue, and Christ is come. ANALYSIS OF LETTER KOPH. - Nineteenth Division I. The psalmist is earnest in his prayers for deliverance. II. He shows the end for which he desires it. III. The necessity of its being speedy, as his enemies were at hand. I. 1.
His prayer was earnest; it was a cry, rather than a petition. 2. It was sincere: "I cried with my whole heart." There was no hypocrisy in it. 3. It was in season: "I prevented the dawning of the morning." 4. It was out of season: "Mine eyes prevent the night-watches." What he prayed for, - 1. Audience: "Hear me, O Lord." 2. Deliverance: "Save me." 3. Increase of grace: "Quicken me." II. The end for which he prayed. 1. That he might keep God's statutes. 2. That he might keep his testimonies.
See the explanation of these words at the beginning of this Psalm. 3. That he might meditate on God's word. 4. That he might increase in the life of God. The arguments he uses: - 1. His faith and hope. I cried, because I waited and hoped in thy word. 2. God's mercy. According to thy loving-kindness. 3. The danger he was in from his pursuing enemies. - 1. They draw nigh. 2.
They are mischievously bent. 3. They are most impious men. Far from the law of God; they despised and hated it. III. Near as they may be to destroy, thou art nearer to save. 1. "Thou art near:" They cannot come where thou art not. 2. "All thy commandments are truth:" And thou hast commanded us to trust in thee; and therefore we shall not fear evil. Thou wilt support thy servants, and destroy thine enemies. He concludes with an acclamation: - 1. "Concerning thy testimonies:" Thy will, which thou hast testified in thy word. 2.
"I have known of old:" Ever since I looked into them, began to study and practice them. 3. "That thou hast founded them for ever:" They are of eternal truth, immutable and indispensable. And this is the anchor of our souls, that we may not be carried away by trials and temptations. Not one tittle of God's truth has ever failed any of his sincere followers. No one promise of his that has been sought by faith in Christ has ever been unfulfilled. Blessed be God!
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:152
152. Of old have I known from thy testimonies, that &c. (R.V.). Men may affirm or act as if they believed that God’s laws are obsolete: but from the study of those laws themselves the Psalmist has long ago learnt their eternal validity; and his deeply rooted convictions cannot be shaken by the contempt or the threats of his enemies.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:152
Concerning thy testimonies - In regard to all that thou hast testified to as true and best.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:152
÷, Koph.145-152. I cried with my whole heart—Here we see the spirit of Samuel among them that called upon God.
Sermons on Psalms 119:152
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1 Peter 1:25 by John Gill | John Gill emphasizes the eternal nature of God's word, contrasting it with the fleeting nature of human life and the uncertainties of the world. He explains that while ministers an |
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Christian Fundamentalism -6 by Anton Bosch | Anton Bosch concludes the series on Christian Fundamentalism by emphasizing the importance of accountability to God, highlighting the eternal consequences for both the unsaved and |
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Where to Find Spiritual Reality & How to Get It by Stephen Kaung | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of spiritual reality and the need for believers to actively cooperate with the Holy Spirit. He explains that spiritual realit |
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Psalm 111 by Henry Law | Henry Law preaches on the theme of praise in Psalms, emphasizing the eternal nature of praising the Lord with our whole hearts, both privately and publicly in the assembly. He high |
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Power in Prevailing Prayer by Bill McLeod | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the greatness of God and how he humbles himself to even look at the things happening on earth. He compares the activities of humans on earth |
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Life & Times of Jesus #03 by Jack Hibbs | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the importance of Jesus coming into the world as the perfect sacrifice for humanity. He explains that the law hangs over us, intimidating and |
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The Mind of Christ by Bill McLeod | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of following Christ rather than Satan. He encourages the audience to be willing to be thought of as nothing so that Christ can |