Psalms 119:49
Psalms 119:49 in Multiple Translations
Remember Your word to Your servant, upon which You have given me hope.
Remember the word unto thy servant, upon which thou hast caused me to hope.
Remember the word unto thy servant, Because thou hast made me to hope.
Keep in mind your word to your servant, for on it has my hope been fixed.
Remember your promise to me, your servant. It's my only hope.
ZAIN. Remember the promise made to thy seruant, wherein thou hast caused me to trust.
[Zain.] Remember the word to Thy servant, On which Thou hast caused me to hope.
Remember your word to your servant, because you gave me hope.
ZAIN. Remember the word to thy servant, upon which thou hast caused me to hope.
Do not forget what you said/promised to do for me, who serve you, because what you have said has caused me to confidently expect good things from you.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 119:49
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Psalms 119:49 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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זְכֹר
דָּבָ֥ר
לְ/עַבְדֶּ֑/ךָ
עַ֝֗ל
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
יִֽחַלְתָּֽ/נִי
זְכֹר
zâkar
H2142
to remember
V-Qal-Impv-2ms
דָּבָ֥ר
dâbâr
H1697
Chronicles
N-ms
לְ/עַבְדֶּ֑/ךָ
ʻebed
H5650
servant/slave
Prep | N-ms | Suff
עַ֝֗ל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Rel
יִֽחַלְתָּֽ/נִי
yâchal
H3176
to wait
V-Piel-Perf-2ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 119:49
זְכֹר
zâkar
H2142
"to remember"
V-Qal-Impv-2ms
To remember means to recall or mark something, like God remembering his covenant with Abraham in Genesis 9:1 and Exodus 2:24.
Definition: 1) to remember, recall, call to mind 1a) (Qal) to remember, recall 1b) (Niphal) to be brought to remembrance, be remembered, be thought of, be brought to mind 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to remember, remind 1c2) to cause to be remembered, keep in remembrance 1c3) to mention 1c4) to record 1c5) to make a memorial, make remembrance
Usage: Occurs in 223 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] burn (incense), [idiom] earnestly, be male, (make) mention (of), be mindful, recount, record(-er), remember, make to be remembered, bring (call, come, keep, put) to (in) remembrance, [idiom] still, think on, [idiom] well. See also: Genesis 8:1; Psalms 74:2; Psalms 8:5.
דָּבָ֥ר
dâbâr
H1697
"Chronicles"
N-ms
A word or thing, like a matter or affair, as seen in the book of Chronicles where it refers to the events and words of kings. It can also mean a cause or reason for something.
Definition: This name means word, speaking
Usage: Occurs in 1290 OT verses. KJV: act, advice, affair, answer, [idiom] any such (thing), because of, book, business, care, case, cause, certain rate, [phrase] chronicles, commandment, [idiom] commune(-ication), [phrase] concern(-ing), [phrase] confer, counsel, [phrase] dearth, decree, deed, [idiom] disease, due, duty, effect, [phrase] eloquent, errand, (evil favoured-) ness, [phrase] glory, [phrase] harm, hurt, [phrase] iniquity, [phrase] judgment, language, [phrase] lying, manner, matter, message, (no) thing, oracle, [idiom] ought, [idiom] parts, [phrase] pertaining, [phrase] please, portion, [phrase] power, promise, provision, purpose, question, rate, reason, report, request, [idiom] (as hast) said, sake, saying, sentence, [phrase] sign, [phrase] so, some (uncleanness), somewhat to say, [phrase] song, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, task, [phrase] that, [idiom] there done, thing (concerning), thought, [phrase] thus, tidings, what(-soever), [phrase] wherewith, which, word, work. See also: Genesis 11:1; Exodus 23:8; Deuteronomy 18:21.
לְ/עַבְדֶּ֑/ךָ
ʻebed
H5650
"servant/slave"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
This word refers to a servant or slave, often in the context of serving God or a human master. It can also describe a prophet or Levite. The KJV translates it as bondage, bondman, or servant.
Definition: 1) slave, servant 1a) slave, servant, man-servant 1b) subjects 1c) servants, worshippers (of God) 1d) servant (in special sense as prophets, Levites etc) 1e) servant (of Israel) 1f) servant (as form of address between equals) Aramaic equivalent: a.vad (עֲבַד "servant/slave" H5649)
Usage: Occurs in 714 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] bondage, bondman, (bond-) servant, (man-) servant. See also: Genesis 9:25; Exodus 11:3; 1 Samuel 8:16.
עַ֝֗ל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
ʼăsher
H834
"which"
Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
יִֽחַלְתָּֽ/נִי
yâchal
H3176
"to wait"
V-Piel-Perf-2ms | Suff
To wait or be patient is the meaning of this verb, used to describe hoping or trusting in something, as seen in various KJV translations.
Definition: : wait[for_time] 1) to wait, hope, expect 1a) (Niphal) to wait 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to wait, await, tarry 1b2) to wait for, hope for 1c) (Hiphil) to wait, tarry, wait for, hope for Also means: ya.chal (יָחַל ": hope" H3176H)
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: (cause to, have, make to) hope, be pained, stay, tarry, trust, wait. See also: Genesis 8:12; Psalms 69:4; Psalms 31:25.
Study Notes — Psalms 119:49
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- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:49
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 119:49
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:49
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 119:49
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:49
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:49
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:49
- Sermons on Psalms 119:49
Context — Your Word Is a Lamp to My Feet
47I delight in Your commandments because I love them.
48I lift up my hands to Your commandments, which I love, and I meditate on Your statutes.
49Remember Your word to Your servant, upon which You have given me hope.
50This is my comfort in affliction, that Your promise has given me life. 51The arrogant utterly deride me, but I do not turn from Your law.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 2 Samuel 7:25 | And now, O LORD God, confirm forever the word You have spoken concerning Your servant and his house. Do as You have promised, |
| 2 | Psalms 106:45 | And He remembered His covenant with them, and relented by the abundance of His loving devotion. |
| 3 | Psalms 106:4 | Remember me, O LORD, in Your favor to Your people; visit me with Your salvation, |
| 4 | Psalms 119:81 | My soul faints for Your salvation; I wait for Your word. |
| 5 | Psalms 105:42 | For He remembered His holy promise to Abraham His servant. |
| 6 | Psalms 71:14 | But I will always hope and will praise You more and more. |
| 7 | Psalms 119:74 | May those who fear You see me and rejoice, for I have hoped in Your word. |
| 8 | 1 Peter 1:13 | Therefore prepare your minds for action. Be sober-minded. Set your hope fully on the grace to be given you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. |
| 9 | Isaiah 62:6 | On your walls, O Jerusalem, I have posted watchmen; they will never be silent day or night. You who call on the LORD shall take no rest for yourselves, |
| 10 | 2 Samuel 5:2 | Even in times past, while Saul was king over us, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them back. And to you the LORD said, ‘You will shepherd My people Israel, and you will be ruler over them.’” |
Psalms 119:49 Summary
[The psalmist is asking God to remember His promises, which have given them hope and comfort. This means that the psalmist is trusting in God's faithfulness and relying on His word to get them through tough times, as we also see in Deuteronomy 31:6. The psalmist loves God's commandments and wants to obey them, but they need God's help to remember and follow them. By asking God to remember His word, the psalmist is showing that they trust in God's power and promises to help them, as expressed in Philippians 4:13.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the psalmist mean by 'Your word' in Psalms 119:49?
The psalmist is referring to God's promises and commands, which are recorded in the Bible, and are a source of hope and comfort for believers, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11 and Romans 15:4.
How does the psalmist's love for God's commandments relate to Psalms 119:49?
The psalmist's love for God's commandments, mentioned in Psalms 119:47-48, is closely tied to their request for God to remember His word, as they find hope and comfort in obeying and meditating on God's commands, as also seen in Joshua 1:8.
What kind of hope is the psalmist talking about in Psalms 119:49?
The psalmist is talking about a hope that is rooted in God's faithfulness and promises, which gives them confidence and assurance in the midst of difficulties, as expressed in Hebrews 11:1 and Psalms 42:11.
How can we apply the psalmist's request in Psalms 119:49 to our own lives?
We can apply the psalmist's request by regularly reminding God of His promises to us, and asking Him to help us remember and obey them, as we see in Luke 22:32 and 2 Peter 1:3-4.
Reflection Questions
- What promises of God have given you hope in difficult times, and how can you remind yourself of them today?
- How do you currently meditate on God's statutes, and what practices can you adopt to deepen your love for His commandments?
- In what ways do you see the psalmist's request in Psalms 119:49 as a model for your own prayers, and how can you incorporate this kind of prayer into your daily life?
- What are some specific commands or promises of God that you are struggling to remember or obey, and how can you ask God to help you with these areas?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 119:49
z, ZAIN.--The Seventh Part. Ver. 49. ZAIN. Remember the word unto thy servant,.... The word of promise made unto him, concerning establishing his house and kingdom for ever; which he desires God
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:49
Remember the word unto thy servant, upon which thou hast caused me to hope.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 119:49
ZAIN The word; thy promises. Caused me to hope, by thy command requiring it of me, and by thy grace working it in me.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:49
Psalms 119:49 ZAIN. Remember the word unto thy servant, upon which thou hast caused me to hope.Ver. 49. Remember thy word] God is not unrighteous to forget, Hebrews 6:10, yet we must, as his remembrancers, Isaiah 62:6, put his promises in suit, Ezekiel 36:37. Upon which thou hast caused me to hope] God giveth us to do what he biddeth us to do, Ezekiel 36:27.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 119:49
LETTER ז ZAIN. - Seventh Division Verse 49. Remember the word] Thou hast promised to redeem us from our captivity; on that word we have built our hope. Remember that thou hast thus promised, and see that we thus hope.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:49
49–56. Zayin. In the midst of manifold trials God’s law has brought hope, consolation, life, joy.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:49
Remember the word unto thy servant - This commences a new division of the psalm, in which each verse begins with the Hebrew letter Zayin (ז z) - answering to our “z.” There is nothing special in this
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:49
æ, Zain.49-56. The word… upon which thou hast caused me to hope—In a time of derision and apostasy the psalmist finds strength and delight in the word. Times of persecution and contempt are always times of apostasy.
Sermons on Psalms 119:49
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Something Money Can't Buy (Part 12) by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having a testimony of God's faithfulness. He highlights that pastors and believers are seeking to hear from those who have |
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Sixteen Vital Facets of the Bible by Keith Daniel | In this sermon, the preacher warns about the dangers of being a backslider and burying God's Word for anything. He emphasizes that even in laughter, the heart of a backslider is so |
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Remember What He Said by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the preacher shares the story of a woman who was painfully shy and afraid to speak in public. However, one day she had a vision where she saw herself directing peop |
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The Bible! by Keith Daniel | This sermon emphasizes the vital facets of the Bible, highlighting its role as the source of salvation, evidence of true faith, and the means for spiritual growth, renewal, and sur |
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The Word of God (Laurel Mountain Chapel) by Keith Daniel | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of reading and studying the Word of God. He warns against neglecting the Bible, as it is the source of salvation, spiritual g |
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In the Hope of Eternal Life by John Greene | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having a good hope of eternal life. He explains that a good hope must be based on God's Word, as God cannot lie. It must al |
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The Plans of God by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that God has a plan for every day of our lives, regardless of our age, background, or race. He encourages believers to trust in God's plan, |