Psalms 119:83
Psalms 119:83 in Multiple Translations
Though I am like a wineskin dried up by smoke, I do not forget Your statutes.
For I am become like a bottle in the smoke; yet do I not forget thy statutes.
For I am become like a wine-skin in the smoke; Yet do I not forget thy statutes.
For I have become like a wine-skin black with smoke; but I still keep the memory of your rules.
I've become like a wineskin that's been shriveled up by smoke, but I have not forgotten to do as you say.
For I am like a bottell in the smoke: yet doe I not forget thy statutes.
For I have been as a bottle in smoke, Thy statutes I have not forgotten.
For I have become like a wineskin in the smoke. I don’t forget your statutes.
For I am become like a bottle in the smoke; yet I do not forget thy statutes.
I have become as useless as [MET] a wineskin that is shriveled from hanging a long time in the smoke inside a house, but I have not forgotten ◄your statutes/what you have decreed that we should do►.
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Psalms 119:83 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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כִּֽי
הָ֭יִיתִי
כְּ/נֹ֣אד
בְּ/קִיט֑וֹר
חֻ֝קֶּ֗י/ךָ
לֹ֣א
שָׁכָֽחְתִּי
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
הָ֭יִיתִי
hâyâh
H1961
to be
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
כְּ/נֹ֣אד
nôʼd
H4997
wineskin
Prep | N-ms
בְּ/קִיט֑וֹר
qîyṭôwr
H7008
smoke
Prep | N-ms
חֻ֝קֶּ֗י/ךָ
chôq
H2706
statute
N-mp | Suff
לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
שָׁכָֽחְתִּי
shâkach
H7911
to forget
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 119:83
כִּֽי
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.
הָ֭יִיתִי
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
כְּ/נֹ֣אד
nôʼd
H4997
"wineskin"
Prep | N-ms
A 'nô''d' is a container made of skin or leather, used to hold liquids like wine or water. In the Bible, it is often translated as 'bottle' or 'wineskin', and is used to describe a common household item in ancient times.
Definition: skin, bottle, skin-bottle
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: bottle. See also: Joshua 9:4; 1 Samuel 16:20; Psalms 56:9.
בְּ/קִיט֑וֹר
qîyṭôwr
H7008
"smoke"
Prep | N-ms
In the Bible, this word means a thick cloud of smoke, like the kind that rises from a fire. It appears in the book of Exodus to describe the smoke from the mountain when God gave Moses the Ten Commandments. This image is also used in Psalm 119 to describe God's presence.
Definition: thick smoke, smoke
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: smoke, vapour. See also: Genesis 19:28; Psalms 119:83; Psalms 148:8.
חֻ֝קֶּ֗י/ךָ
chôq
H2706
"statute"
N-mp | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a decree or law given by God, like the Ten Commandments. It appears in books like Exodus and Deuteronomy, guiding the Israelites' actions. This concept is essential to understanding God's expectations.
Definition: : decree 1) statute, ordinance, limit, something prescribed, due 1a) prescribed task 1b) prescribed portion 1c) action prescribed (for oneself), resolve 1d) prescribed due 1e) prescribed limit, boundary 1f) enactment, decree, ordinance 1f1) specific decree 1f2) law in general 1g) enactments, statutes 1g1) conditions 1g2) enactments 1g3) decrees 1g4) civil enactments prescribed by God
Usage: Occurs in 124 OT verses. KJV: appointed, bound, commandment, convenient, custom, decree(-d), due, law, measure, [idiom] necessary, ordinance(-nary), portion, set time, statute, task. See also: Genesis 47:22; Nehemiah 1:7; Psalms 2:7.
לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
שָׁכָֽחְתִּי
shâkach
H7911
"to forget"
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
To forget something means to mislay it or be oblivious to it. This Hebrew word is used in the Bible to describe when people forget things, like God's commands. The KJV translates it as 'to forget' or 'at all'.
Definition: 1) to forget, ignore, wither 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to forget 1a2) to cease to care 1b) (Niphal) to be forgotten 1c) (Piel) to cause to forget 1d) (Hiphil) to make or cause to forget 1e) (Hithpael) to be forgotten Aramaic equivalent: she.khach (שְׁכַח "to find" H7912)
Usage: Occurs in 95 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, (cause to) forget. See also: Genesis 27:45; Psalms 106:13; Psalms 9:13.
Study Notes — Psalms 119:83
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 119:83 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 119:83
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:83
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 119:83
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:83
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 119:83
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 119:83
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:83
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:83
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:83
- Sermons on Psalms 119:83
Context — Your Word Is a Lamp to My Feet
81My soul faints for Your salvation; I wait for Your word.
82My eyes fail, looking for Your promise; I ask, “When will You comfort me?”
83Though I am like a wineskin dried up by smoke, I do not forget Your statutes.
84How many days must Your servant wait? When will You execute judgment on my persecutors? 85The arrogant have dug pits for me in violation of Your law.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Job 30:30 | My skin grows black and peels, and my bones burn with fever. |
| 2 | Psalms 119:176 | I have strayed like a lost sheep; seek Your servant, for I have not forgotten Your commandments. |
| 3 | Psalms 119:16 | I will delight in Your statutes; I will not forget Your word. |
| 4 | Psalms 119:61 | Though the ropes of the wicked bind me, I do not forget Your law. |
| 5 | Psalms 102:3–4 | For my days vanish like smoke, and my bones burn like glowing embers. My heart is afflicted, and withered like grass; I even forget to eat my bread. |
| 6 | Psalms 22:15 | My strength is dried up like a potsherd, and my tongue sticks to the roof of my mouth. You lay me in the dust of death. |
Psalms 119:83 Summary
[Psalms 119:83 shows us that even when we feel completely worn out and useless, like a wineskin dried up by smoke, we can still hold onto God's Word and trust in His goodness. This is similar to what we see in Psalms 42:1-2, where the psalmist expresses a deep longing for God despite feeling distant from Him. The speaker's commitment to God's statutes is a powerful reminder that our strength and hope come from Him, as promised in Isaiah 40:31. By prioritizing our relationship with God and His Word, we can find the perseverance we need to get through tough times, just as the speaker does in this verse.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the comparison to a wineskin dried up by smoke mean in Psalms 119:83?
This comparison signifies a state of being worn out, fragile, and possibly useless, much like a wineskin that has been damaged by smoke, yet the speaker remains committed to God's statutes, as seen in Psalms 119:83 and reinforced by the perseverance in Romans 5:3-5.
Why does the speaker say they do not forget God's statutes despite their difficult condition?
The speaker's statement reflects their unwavering commitment to God's Word, even in times of hardship, similar to the resolve expressed in Psalms 42:1-2, where the psalmist yearns for God despite feelings of distance.
How can we apply the determination of the speaker in Psalms 119:83 to our own lives?
We can apply this determination by prioritizing our relationship with God and His Word, just as the speaker does, and remembering that our strength comes from Him, as stated in Isaiah 40:31, which promises that those who wait on the Lord will renew their strength.
What role does perseverance play in the context of this verse?
Perseverance is crucial, as the speaker endures hardship while holding onto God's statutes, illustrating the importance of persistent faith, a theme also found in James 1:2-4, where believers are encouraged to consider trials as opportunities for growth in patience and faith.
Reflection Questions
- In what ways can I identify with the speaker's feeling of being 'like a wineskin dried up by smoke', and how can I apply their response to my own life?
- What are some 'smoke-damaged' areas in my life where I need to renew my commitment to following God's statutes?
- How can remembering God's statutes bring comfort and strength in times of feeling worn out or useless?
- In what practical ways can I prioritize God's Word in my daily life, even when I'm feeling weak or exhausted?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 119:83
For I am become like a bottle in the smoke,.... Like a bottle made of the skins of beasts, as was usual in those times and countries: hence we read of old and new bottles, and of their rending, Jude 9:13 Matthew 9:17.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:83
For I am become like a bottle in the smoke; yet do I not forget thy statutes.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 119:83
In the smoke; hung up in a smoking chimney. My natural moisture is dried and burnt up; I am withered, and deformed, and despised, and my case grows worse and worse every day.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:83
Psalms 119:83 For I am become like a bottle in the smoke; [yet] do I not forget thy statutes.Ver. 83. For I am become like a bottle in the smoke] Shrivelled, wrinkled, withered, dried up. My body by long suffering is but a bag of bones, and that black and sooty; confer Psalms 32:3; Psalms 102:3. My soul in danger of being bereft of all spiritual moisture. Yet do I not forget thy statutes] Nay, I do the rather remember them, and fetch relief from them.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 119:83
(83) A bottle in the smoke.—The insertion of yet by our translators shows that they understood this as a figure of abject misery. The wine-skin would, of course, shrivel, if hung above a fire, and would afford an apt image of the effect of trouble on an individual or community. “As wine-skin in the smoke my heart is sere and dried.” Some think that as a bottle hung up anywhere in an ancient house would be in the smoke, nothing more is implied than its being set aside; but this is too weak. We find in the ancient poets allusion to the custom of mellowing wine by heat: “Prodit fumoso condita vina cado.”—OVID: Fast. v. 517. (Comp. Hor. Ode iii. 8, 9, 10). And so some understand the image here of the good results of the discipline of suffering. The LXX. and Vulg., instead of smoke, have “hoar-frost.” The Hebrew word has this meaning in Psalms 148:8, but in the only other place where it occurs (Genesis 19:28) it is smoke. The possibility of rendering hoar-frost here suggests another explanation. The word nôd (bottle) may be used of a cloud, and as the psalmist has just spoken of his eyes failing, we may have here only another expression for weeping.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 119:83
Verse 83. Like a bottle in the smoke] In the eastern countries their bottles are made of skins; one of these hung in the smoke must soon be parched and shrivelled up. This represents the exhausted state of his body and mind by long bodily affliction and mental distress.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:83
83. For I am become like a wineskin in the smoke; yet &c.] As a wineskin out of use hung up among the rafters of the roof grows shrivelled and blackened by the smoke till it almost loses its original appearance, so the Psalmist is growing emaciated and disfigured by suffering and sorrow till he can scarcely be recognised. Cp. Psalms 109:24. Some commentators suppose that there is a reference to the custom of mellowing wine by putting it in the smoke (cp. “amphorae fumum bibere institutae,” Horace, Odes, iii. 8. 11), and that the figure means that the Psalmist is being exposed to suffering to soften and mature his character, though the process is being continued so long that he is becoming unsightly and unrecognisable. At first sight this explanation is attractive, but the simile is clearly intended to describe bad not good effects of suffering. In spite of these, he does not forget God’s commandments. The curious rendering of LXX, Symm., Syr., Jer., like a wineskin in hoar frost, has no claim to consideration.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:83
For I am become like a bottle in the smoke - Bottles in the East were commonly made of skins. See the notes at Matthew 9:17.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:83
ë, Caph. 81-88. My soul fainteth—Affliction and trial are again upon him. “The clouds return after the rain.” The exact point of the grief is expressed in Psalms 119:83.
Sermons on Psalms 119:83
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Samson - Part 2 by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of dying to oneself and surrendering to God's plans. He emphasizes that true success comes from God's triumph and that He will |
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Psalm 119 by Walter Wilson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of finding solace and guidance in the Word of God. He encourages listeners to search the scriptures until they find the messa |
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The Word by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance and power of the Holy Scriptures. He compares trying to celebrate the Scriptures in a short amount of time to summarizing a to |
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The Battle of Life (The Christian's Warfare) by C.H. Spurgeon | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of starting early in the pursuit of a life dedicated to serving God. He warns young men and women that the road to spiritual v |
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The Danger of Doubting by C.H. Spurgeon | In this sermon, the speaker addresses the doubts and fears that can arise in times of trouble. He encourages the audience to trust in God's purposes and not to doubt His faithfulne |
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Jesus Appears by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the speaker addresses the mechanical nature of faith in Christian circles today. He highlights a recent study that shows a significant number of churches in America |
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The Inner Man by Hans R. Waldvogel | In this sermon, the preacher shares his experience at a convention in Germany where he witnessed a crowded and lively gathering of preachers and attendees. However, he noticed that |