Psalms 119:156
Psalms 119:156 in Multiple Translations
Great are Your mercies, O LORD; revive me according to Your ordinances.
Great are thy tender mercies, O LORD: quicken me according to thy judgments.
Great are thy tender mercies, O Jehovah: Quicken me according to thine ordinances.
Great is the number of your mercies, O Lord; give me life in keeping with your decisions.
Lord, your mercy is so great! Because you are always fair, please let me live!
Great are thy tender mercies, O Lord: quicken me according to thy iudgements.
Thy mercies [are] many, O Jehovah, According to Thy judgments quicken me.
Great are your tender mercies, LORD. Revive me according to your ordinances.
Great are thy tender mercies, O LORD: revive me according to thy judgments.
Yahweh, you are very merciful; allow me to continue to live because of my obeying ◄your regulations/the rules that you have given to us►.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 119:156
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Psalms 119:156 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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רַחֲמֶ֖י/ךָ
רַבִּ֥ים
יְהוָ֑ה
כְּֽ/מִשְׁפָּטֶ֥י/ךָ
חַיֵּֽ/נִי
רַחֲמֶ֖י/ךָ
racham
H7356
womb
N-mp | Suff
רַבִּ֥ים
rab
H7227
many
Adj
יְהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
כְּֽ/מִשְׁפָּטֶ֥י/ךָ
mishpâṭ
H4941
justice
Prep | N-mp | Suff
חַיֵּֽ/נִי
châyâh
H2421
to live
V-Piel-Impv-2ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 119:156
רַחֲמֶ֖י/ךָ
racham
H7356
"womb"
N-mp | Suff
This word refers to compassion or tender love, often describing God's feelings towards people. It can also mean the womb, symbolizing care and nurturing. The KJV translates it as compassion, mercy, or pity.
Definition: womb Another spelling of re.chem (רֶ֫חֶם "womb" H7358)
Usage: Occurs in 44 OT verses. KJV: bowels, compassion, damsel, tender love, (great, tender) mercy, pity, womb. See also: Genesis 43:14; Psalms 106:46; Psalms 25:6.
רַבִּ֥ים
rab
H7227
"many"
Adj
This Hebrew word means a chief or captain, someone in charge. It is used in 2 Samuel 23:19 to describe a great and powerful man. The idea is one of leadership and authority.
Definition: adj 1) much, many, great 1a) much 1b) many 1c) abounding in 1d) more numerous than 1e) abundant, enough 1f) great 1g) strong 1h) greater than adv 1i) much, exceedingly
Usage: Occurs in 443 OT verses. KJV: (in) abound(-undance, -ant, -antly), captain, elder, enough, exceedingly, full, great(-ly, man, one), increase, long (enough, (time)), (do, have) many(-ifold, things, a time), (ship-)master, mighty, more, (too, very) much, multiply(-tude), officer, often(-times), plenteous, populous, prince, process (of time), suffice(-lent). See also: Genesis 6:5; 1 Kings 11:1; Psalms 3:2.
יְהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
כְּֽ/מִשְׁפָּטֶ֥י/ךָ
mishpâṭ
H4941
"justice"
Prep | N-mp | Suff
Mishpat means justice or judgment, and is often used to describe God's righteous judgment, as well as human laws and decisions, in books like Deuteronomy and Isaiah.
Definition: : judgement/punishment 1) judgment, justice, ordinance 1a) judgment 1a1) act of deciding a case 1a2) place, court, seat of judgment 1a3) process, procedure, litigation (before judges) 1a4) case, cause (presented for judgment) 1a5) sentence, decision (of judgment) 1a6) execution (of judgment) 1a7) time (of judgment) 1b) justice, right, rectitude (attributes of God or man) 1c) ordinance 1d) decision (in law) 1e) right, privilege, due (legal) 1f) proper, fitting, measure, fitness, custom, manner, plan
Usage: Occurs in 406 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] adversary, ceremony, charge, [idiom] crime, custom, desert, determination, discretion, disposing, due, fashion, form, to be judged, judgment, just(-ice, -ly), (manner of) law(-ful), manner, measure, (due) order, ordinance, right, sentence, usest, [idiom] worthy, [phrase] wrong. See also: Genesis 18:19; 1 Kings 2:3; Psalms 1:5.
חַיֵּֽ/נִי
châyâh
H2421
"to live"
V-Piel-Impv-2ms | Suff
To live or have life is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which can also mean to revive or be quickened. It is used in the Bible to describe God's power to sustain life and restore people to health, as seen in the stories of the prophets and Jesus' miracles.
Definition: 1) to live, have life, remain alive, sustain life, live prosperously, live for ever, be quickened, be alive, be restored to life or health 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to live 1a1a) to have life 1a1b) to continue in life, remain alive 1a1c) to sustain life, to live on or upon 1a1d) to live (prosperously) 1a2) to revive, be quickened 1a2a) from sickness 1a2b) from discouragement 1a2c) from faintness 1a2d) from death 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to preserve alive, let live 1b2) to give life 1b3) to quicken, revive, refresh 1b3a) to restore to life 1b3b) to cause to grow 1b3c) to restore 1b3d) to revive 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to preserve alive, let live 1c2) to quicken, revive 1c2a) to restore (to health) 1c2b) to revive 1c2c) to restore to life
Usage: Occurs in 239 OT verses. KJV: keep (leave, make) alive, [idiom] certainly, give (promise) life, (let, suffer to) live, nourish up, preserve (alive), quicken, recover, repair, restore (to life), revive, ([idiom] God) save (alive, life, lives), [idiom] surely, be whole. See also: Genesis 5:3; 2 Samuel 16:16; Psalms 22:27.
Study Notes — Psalms 119:156
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- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 119:156
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:156
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 119:156
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:156
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 119:156
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:156
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:156
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:156
- Sermons on Psalms 119:156
Context — Your Word Is a Lamp to My Feet
154Defend my cause and redeem me; revive me according to Your word.
155Salvation is far from the wicked because they do not seek Your statutes.
156Great are Your mercies, O LORD; revive me according to Your ordinances.
157Though my persecutors and foes are many, I have not turned from Your testimonies. 158I look on the faithless with loathing because they do not keep Your word.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 86:15 | But You, O Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion and faithfulness. |
| 2 | Psalms 86:13 | For great is Your loving devotion to me; You have delivered me from the depths of Sheol. |
| 3 | Isaiah 63:7 | I will make known the LORD’s loving devotion and His praiseworthy acts, because of all that the LORD has done for us— the many good things for the house of Israel according to His great compassion and loving devotion. |
| 4 | Psalms 51:1 | Have mercy on me, O God, according to Your loving devotion; according to Your great compassion, blot out my transgressions. |
| 5 | 1 Chronicles 21:13 | David answered Gad, “I am deeply distressed. Please, let me fall into the hand of the LORD, for His mercies are very great; but do not let me fall into the hands of men.” |
| 6 | Isaiah 55:7 | Let the wicked man forsake his own way and the unrighteous man his own thoughts; let him return to the LORD, that He may have compassion, and to our God, for He will freely pardon. |
| 7 | Psalms 86:5 | For You, O Lord, are kind and forgiving, rich in loving devotion to all who call on You. |
| 8 | 2 Samuel 24:14 | David answered Gad, “I am deeply distressed. Please, let us fall into the hand of the LORD, for His mercies are great; but do not let me fall into the hands of men.” |
Psalms 119:156 Summary
This verse is a beautiful expression of the psalmist's trust in God's mercies and his desire to live according to God's ordinances. The psalmist is saying that God's mercies are great and abundant, and he wants to be revived and restored in his relationship with God, just like in Lamentations 3:22-23, where it says God's mercies are new every morning. He wants to live a life that honors God and follows His commands, as seen in Matthew 22:37-40, where Jesus teaches us to love God with all our heart, soul, and mind. By seeking God's revival and living according to His ordinances, we can experience the joy and peace that comes from following God's Word.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the psalmist mean by 'Great are Your mercies, O LORD' in Psalms 119:156?
The psalmist is expressing his awe and gratitude for God's abundant mercies, as seen in Psalms 103:8, which says God is 'compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in loving devotion.'
How does the psalmist's request to be revived relate to God's ordinances?
The psalmist is asking God to revive him according to His ordinances, which means he wants to be restored and strengthened in his obedience to God's commands, as expressed in Psalms 119:7 and Deuteronomy 30:16.
What is the significance of the psalmist's emphasis on God's ordinances in this verse?
The psalmist's emphasis on God's ordinances highlights the importance of living according to God's Word, as seen in Joshua 1:7-8, where God commands Joshua to meditate on His law day and night to be successful.
How can we apply the psalmist's prayer for revival in our own lives?
We can apply the psalmist's prayer by seeking God's revival in our own lives, just as in Psalms 51:10-12, where David asks God to create in him a clean heart and renew a right spirit within him.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I have experienced God's mercies in my life, and how can I express my gratitude to Him?
- How can I align my life with God's ordinances, and what steps can I take to obey His commands?
- In what areas of my life do I need God's revival, and how can I seek His restoration and strengthening?
- How does my understanding of God's mercies and ordinances impact my relationships with others, and what witness does it provide to those around me?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 119:156
Great [are] thy tender mercies, O Lord,.... Not his providential mercies only, which are many and undeserved, and constantly repeated; but his special mercies in Christ, which flow from the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:156
Great are thy tender mercies, O LORD: quicken me according to thy judgments. Quicken me according to thy judgments - (Psalms 119:149, note.)
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 119:156
Ver. 156. According to the manner of thy administrations towards thy people, as .
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:156
Psalms 119:156 Great [are] thy tender mercies, O LORD: quicken me according to thy judgments.Ver. 156. Great are thy tender mercies, &c.] Or, many and mother-like. This is great comfort to greatest sinners.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 119:156
Verse 156. Great are thy tender mercies] They are רבים rabbim, multitudes. They extend to all the wretchednesses of all men.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:156
156. Great are thy tender mercies] Thy compassions (Psalms 119:77). Cp. 2 Samuel 24:14; Nehemiah 9:19; Nehemiah 9:27; Nehemiah 9:31 (A.V. thy manifold mercies); Daniel 9:18. quicken me &c.] Cp. Psalms 119:149 b.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:156
Great are thy tender mercies, O Lord - They are many, or multiplied. The word rendered “tender mercies” is the same which occurs in Psalms 40:11; Psalms 51:1; Psalms 69:16; Psalms 79:8; Psalms 103:4. See the notes at Psalms 25:6.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:156
ø, Resh.153-160. Plead my cause—The prayer is here as if the honour of God were involved in the deliverance of those who put their trust in him. The pleading is, for that very reason, the more earnest.
Sermons on Psalms 119:156
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The Father’s Love by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes the challenge many face in perceiving God as a loving Father due to painful experiences with earthly fathers. He encourages believers to recognize and em |
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The Tender Love of the Father by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes the tender love of God as a Father, contrasting it with the negative perceptions many have due to their own experiences with earthly fathers. He highligh |
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His Tender Mercies by Thomas Brooks | Thomas Brooks emphasizes the profound nature of God's tender mercies, illustrating how they are the daily sustenance that keeps us from hell, forgives our sins, and meets our needs |
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Are You a Merciful Person? by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson challenges us to reflect on our own mercy, questioning whether we truly embody the compassion that God extends to all humanity. He emphasizes that while many Christ |
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What Love Is This? - Part 5 by Dave Hunt | This sermon delves into the historical context of divisions within Christianity, focusing on the Council of Nicaea and the controversies surrounding believers who renounced Christ |
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Pure Heart, Pure Church - Part 1 by Leonard Ravenhill | This sermon delves into Psalm 51, highlighting David's deep repentance and plea for God's mercy after his sins of murder and adultery. It emphasizes the timeless nature of God's op |
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Patience of God by J. Glyn Owen | J. Glyn Owen emphasizes the profound patience of God, illustrating how it is a reflection of His goodness and kindness towards humanity. He explains that God's patience serves as a |