Psalms 119:73
Psalms 119:73 in Multiple Translations
Your hands have made me and fashioned me; give me understanding to learn Your commandments.
Thy hands have made me and fashioned me: give me understanding, that I may learn thy commandments.
Thy hands have made me and fashioned me: Give me understanding, that I may learn thy commandments.
Your hands have made me, and given me form: give me wisdom, so that I may have knowledge of your teaching.
You created me and made me what I am; help me to learn and better understand your commandments.
IOD. Thine hands haue made me and fashioned me: giue mee vnderstanding therefore, that I may learne thy commandements.
[Yod.] Thy hands made me and establish me, Cause me to understand, and I learn Thy commands.
Your hands have made me and formed me. Give me understanding, that I may learn your commandments.
JOD. Thy hands have made me and fashioned me: give me understanding, that I may learn thy commandments.
You created me and formed my body (OR, kept me safe); help me to be wise in order that I may learn ◄your commands/what you have commanded►.
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Psalms 119:73 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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יָדֶ֣י/ךָ
עָ֭שׂוּ/נִי
וַֽ/יְכוֹנְנ֑וּ/נִי
הֲ֝בִינֵ֗/נִי
וְ/אֶלְמְדָ֥ה
מִצְוֺתֶֽי/ךָ
יָדֶ֣י/ךָ
yâd
H3027
hand
N-cd | Suff
עָ֭שׂוּ/נִי
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
V-Qal-Perf-3cp | Suff
וַֽ/יְכוֹנְנ֑וּ/נִי
kûwn
H3559
to establish
Conj | V-o-Imperf-3mp | Suff
הֲ֝בִינֵ֗/נִי
bîyn
H995
to understand
V-Hiphil-Impv-2ms | Suff
וְ/אֶלְמְדָ֥ה
lâmad
H3925
to learn
Conj | V-Qal-1cs
מִצְוֺתֶֽי/ךָ
mitsvâh
H4687
commandment
N-fp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 119:73
יָדֶ֣י/ךָ
yâd
H3027
"hand"
N-cd | Suff
In the Bible, 'yad' refers to an open hand, symbolizing power or direction. It can also mean strength or a part of something, like a side or a share. The word is used in many contexts, including anatomy and everyday life.
Definition: : hand/arm[anatomy] 1) hand 1a) hand (of man) 1b) strength, power (fig.) 1c) side (of land), part, portion (metaph.) (fig.) 1d) (various special, technical senses) 1d1) sign, monument 1d2) part, fractional part, share 1d3) time, repetition 1d4) axle-trees, axle 1d5) stays, support (for laver) 1d6) tenons (in tabernacle) 1d7) a phallus, a hand (meaning unsure) 1d8) wrists
Usage: Occurs in 1446 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] be) able, [idiom] about, [phrase] armholes, at, axletree, because of, beside, border, [idiom] bounty, [phrase] broad, (broken-) handed, [idiom] by, charge, coast, [phrase] consecrate, [phrase] creditor, custody, debt, dominion, [idiom] enough, [phrase] fellowship, force, [idiom] from, hand(-staves, -y work), [idiom] he, himself, [idiom] in, labour, [phrase] large, ledge, (left-) handed, means, [idiom] mine, ministry, near, [idiom] of, [idiom] order, ordinance, [idiom] our, parts, pain, power, [idiom] presumptuously, service, side, sore, state, stay, draw with strength, stroke, [phrase] swear, terror, [idiom] thee, [idiom] by them, [idiom] themselves, [idiom] thine own, [idiom] thou, through, [idiom] throwing, [phrase] thumb, times, [idiom] to, [idiom] under, [idiom] us, [idiom] wait on, (way-) side, where, [phrase] wide, [idiom] with (him, me, you), work, [phrase] yield, [idiom] yourselves. See also: Genesis 3:22; Exodus 7:19; Leviticus 14:22.
עָ֭שׂוּ/נִי
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
V-Qal-Perf-3cp | Suff
This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.
Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made
Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.
וַֽ/יְכוֹנְנ֑וּ/נִי
kûwn
H3559
"to establish"
Conj | V-o-Imperf-3mp | Suff
This verb means to set something up or establish it, like setting up a tent or appointing someone to a position, as seen in Isaiah 7:14.
Definition: : prepare/direct 1) to be firm, be stable, be established 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to be set up, be established, be fixed 1a1a) to be firmly established 1a1b) to be established, be stable, be secure, be enduring 1a1c) to be fixed, be securely determined 1a2) to be directed aright, be fixed aright, be steadfast (moral sense) 1a3) to prepare, be ready 1a4) to be prepared, be arranged, be settled 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to establish, set up, accomplish, do, make firm 1b2) to fix, make ready, prepare, provide, provide for, furnish 1b3) to direct toward (moral sense) 1b4) to arrange, order 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be established, be fastened 1c2) to be prepared, be ready 1d) (Polel) 1d1) to set up, establish 1d2) to constitute, make 1d3) to fix 1d4) to direct 1e) (Pulal) to be established, be prepared 1f) (Hithpolel) to be established, be restored
Usage: Occurs in 211 OT verses. KJV: certain(-ty), confirm, direct, faithfulness, fashion, fasten, firm, be fitted, be fixed, frame, be meet, ordain, order, perfect, (make) preparation, prepare (self), provide, make provision, (be, make) ready, right, set (aright, fast, forth), be stable, (e-) stablish, stand, tarry, [idiom] very deed. See also: Genesis 41:32; Job 18:12; Psalms 5:10.
הֲ֝בִינֵ֗/נִי
bîyn
H995
"to understand"
V-Hiphil-Impv-2ms | Suff
To understand or discern, this verb means to separate mentally and know something with your mind, as seen in Proverbs where it talks about gaining insight.
Definition: 1) to discern, understand, consider 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to perceive, discern 1a2) to understand, know (with the mind) 1a3) to observe, mark, give heed to, distinguish, consider 1a4) to have discernment, insight, understanding 1b) (Niphal) to be discerning, intelligent, discreet, have understanding 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to understand 1c2) to cause to understand, give understanding, teach 1d) (Hithpolel) to show oneself discerning or attentive, consider diligently 1e) (Polel) to teach, instruct 2) (TWOT) prudent, regard
Usage: Occurs in 162 OT verses. KJV: attend, consider, be cunning, diligently, direct, discern, eloquent, feel, inform, instruct, have intelligence, know, look well to, mark, perceive, be prudent, regard, (can) skill(-full), teach, think, (cause, make to, get, give, have) understand(-ing), view, (deal) wise(-ly, man). See also: Genesis 41:33; Psalms 139:2; Psalms 5:2.
וְ/אֶלְמְדָ֥ה
lâmad
H3925
"to learn"
Conj | V-Qal-1cs
To learn or teach in the Bible means to guide someone, like using a rod to direct an animal. It is about instructing or training someone, as seen in Proverbs and Psalms. Teaching is an important theme in the Bible.
Definition: : teach 1) to learn. teach, exercise in 1a) (Qal) to learn 1b) (Piel) to teach 1c) (Pual) to be taught, be trained Also means: la.mad (לָמַד ": learn" H3925H)
Usage: Occurs in 80 OT verses. KJV: (un-) accustomed, [idiom] diligently, expert, instruct, learn, skilful, teach(-er, -ing). See also: Deuteronomy 4:1; Psalms 119:66; Psalms 18:35.
מִצְוֺתֶֽי/ךָ
mitsvâh
H4687
"commandment"
N-fp | Suff
This Hebrew word means a command or law given by God or humans, as seen in the Bible's rules and guidelines. It appears in books like Exodus and Deuteronomy. The commandments guide people's actions.
Definition: 1) commandment 1a) commandment (of man) 1b) the commandment (of God) 1c) commandment (of code of wisdom)
Usage: Occurs in 177 OT verses. KJV: (which was) commanded(-ment), law, ordinance, precept. See also: Genesis 26:5; 1 Chronicles 28:8; Psalms 19:9.
Study Notes — Psalms 119:73
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- Context
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- Psalms 119:73 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 119:73
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:73
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 119:73
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:73
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 119:73
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 119:73
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:73
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:73
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:73
- Sermons on Psalms 119:73
Context — Your Word Is a Lamp to My Feet
71It was good for me to be afflicted, that I might learn Your statutes.
72The law from Your mouth is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver.
73Your hands have made me and fashioned me; give me understanding to learn Your commandments.
74May those who fear You see me and rejoice, for I have hoped in Your word. 75I know, O LORD, that Your judgments are righteous, and that in faithfulness You have afflicted me.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 139:14–16 | I praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Marvelous are Your works, and I know this very well. My frame was not hidden from You when I was made in secret, when I was woven together in the depths of the earth. Your eyes saw my unformed body; all my days were written in Your book and ordained for me before one of them came to be. |
| 2 | Job 31:15 | Did not He who made me in the womb also make them? Did not the same One form us in the womb? |
| 3 | Psalms 138:8 | The LORD will fulfill His purpose for me. O LORD, Your loving devotion endures forever— do not abandon the works of Your hands. |
| 4 | 2 Timothy 2:7 | Consider what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all things. |
| 5 | Job 32:8 | But there is a spirit in a man, the breath of the Almighty, that gives him understanding. |
| 6 | Psalms 111:10 | The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures forever! |
| 7 | Psalms 119:125 | I am Your servant; give me understanding, that I may know Your testimonies. |
| 8 | 1 John 5:20 | And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is true—in His Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life. |
| 9 | Psalms 100:3 | Know that the LORD is God. It is He who made us, and we are His; we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture. |
| 10 | Psalms 119:34 | Give me understanding that I may obey Your law, and follow it with all my heart. |
Psalms 119:73 Summary
This verse means that God created us and knows us intimately, and because of this, we should ask Him for help in understanding His teachings. Just like a craftsman carefully makes something with his hands, God made us with purpose and care. We can trust that He wants us to know and follow His commandments, and we can ask for His help in doing so, just like the psalmist does here (see also Jeremiah 29:11 and Philippians 2:13). By seeking God's guidance and wisdom, we can live a life that honors Him and brings joy to those around us.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to be 'made and fashioned' by God's hands?
In Psalms 119:73, the psalmist acknowledges that God is the Creator who made and fashioned him, emphasizing God's sovereignty and intimate involvement in our lives, as seen in Psalms 139:13-14 and Jeremiah 1:5.
How can we ask for understanding to learn God's commandments?
We can ask for understanding by humbly praying to God, as the psalmist does, and by diligently studying and meditating on His word, as encouraged in Psalms 119:97-100 and Joshua 1:8.
What is the relationship between being 'made and fashioned' by God and learning His commandments?
Being made and fashioned by God implies a deep connection between our Creator and us, and this connection should motivate us to learn and obey His commandments, as seen in Deuteronomy 6:4-5 and Matthew 22:37-40.
How does this verse relate to our daily lives?
This verse reminds us that our lives are not our own, but are shaped by God's hands, and therefore, we should seek to understand and obey His commandments in every aspect of our lives, as taught in Romans 12:1-2 and Colossians 3:17.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can acknowledge God's sovereignty in my life, just as the psalmist does in this verse?
- How can I cultivate a deeper desire to learn and obey God's commandments, and what role does prayer play in this process?
- In what ways do I see God's 'hands' at work in my life, shaping and guiding me, and how can I respond to His guidance?
- What are some practical steps I can take to seek understanding and wisdom from God, and how can I apply His commandments to my daily life?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 119:73
y, JOD.--The Tenth Part. Ver. 73. JOD. Thy hands have made me and fashioned me,.... Not the psalmist himself, nor his parents, but the Lord alone: for though parents are fathers of our flesh, they
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:73
Thy hands have made me and fashioned me: give me understanding, that I may learn thy commandments. Thy hands have made me and fashioned me. Israel saith this, in conformity with what Moses said to her, Deuteronomy 32:6 (cf.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 119:73
JOD I am thy creature, and therefore obliged to serve and obey thee with all my might; which that I may do aright I beg thy instruction or assistance. Or, thou hast made me once, make me a second time, and renew thy decayed image in me, that I may know and serve thee better; and that as I was made by thee, so I may be guided by thy grace to serve and glorify my Creator.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:73
Psalms 119:73 JOD. Thy hands have made me and fashioned me: give me understanding, that I may learn thy commandments.Ver. 73. Thy hands have made me and fashioned me] Plasmaverunt, which Basil interpreteth of the body curiously wrought by God, Psalms 139:15-16 as "made" of the soul; q.d. Thou art my Maker, I would thou shouldest be my Master ( Formaverunt, firmaverunt). A body hast thou fitted me, Hebrews 10:5, a reasonable soul also hast thou given me, capable of salvation; I am an understanding creature still; neither have I lost my passive capacity of thy renewing grace. Give me understanding] And thereunto add sincere affection, Psalms 119:80, that these may run parallel in my heart, and mutually transfuse life and vigour into one another.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 119:73
JOD. (73) Fashioned.—Literally, fixed, established.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 119:73
LETTER י YOD. - Tenth Division Verse 73. Thy hands have made me] Thou hast formed the mass out of which I was made; and fashioned me - thou hast given me that particular form that distinguishes me from all thy other creatures. Give me understanding] As thou hast raised me above the beasts that perish in my form and mode of life, teach me that I may live for a higher and nobler end, in loving, serving, and enjoying thee for ever. Show me that I was made for heaven, not for earth.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:73
73–80. Yôd. God has afflicted him in faithfulness: yet now O that He would comfort him, for the encouragement of the godly and the confusion of the proud.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:73
Thy hands have made me - This commences a new division of the psalm, in which each verse begins with the Hebrew letter Jod (י y) - or “i” - the smallest letter in the Hebrew alphabet, called in
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:73
é, Jod.73-80. I may learn thy commandments—The psalmist considers the value of broad and truthful experiences in the word as related to his influence upon others.
Sermons on Psalms 119:73
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The Method of Grace. (Jeremiah 6:14) by George Whitefield | Peter uses the term 'brephos' figuratively in the New Testament to refer to believers who have recently been born again into God's family, emphasizing their need for spiritual nour |
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How to Read Scripture With Most Spiritual Profit by Thomas Watson | Thomas Watson emphasizes the importance of reading Scripture for spiritual profit by providing practical steps and attitudes to adopt. He highlights the need to remove hindrances, |
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Open Intercourse With God. by Horatius Bonar | Horatius Bonar emphasizes the natural and necessary relationship between God and humanity, asserting that open and direct communication with our Creator is essential to our existen |
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The Greatest of These Is Love by Corrie Ten Boom | In this sermon, the speaker shares his experiences during a difficult time in Holland when the Germans were targeting Jewish people. He talks about how he and others worked to save |
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God Uses Foolish Things - Part 2 by Jackie Pullinger | In the sermon transcript, the speaker expresses gratitude and thanks to the audience for their presence and support. They mention the importance of attending church and encourage t |
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Where Does Passion Come From? by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the problem of taking our victories over problems and putting them aside, thinking we no longer need God. He emphasizes the constant need for |
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His Immensity - Part 2 by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the wonder and mystery of God's creation. They share a personal anecdote about their younger brother's fear of falling up, highlighting the |