Psalms 119:94
Psalms 119:94 in Multiple Translations
I am Yours; save me, for I have sought Your precepts.
I am thine, save me; for I have sought thy precepts.
I am thine, save me; For I have sought thy precepts.
I am yours, O be my saviour; for my desire has been for your rules.
I belong to you, so please save me! I am committed to following your rules.
I am thine, saue me: for I haue sought thy precepts.
I [am] Thine, save Thou me, For Thy precepts I have sought.
I am yours. Save me, for I have sought your precepts.
I am thine, save me; for I have sought thy precepts.
I belong to you; save/rescue me from my enemies, because I have tried to obey ◄your principles of behavior/what you have declared that we should do►.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 119:94
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Psalms 119:94 Interlinear (Deep Study)
BIB
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לְֽ/ךָ
אֲ֭נִי
הוֹשִׁיעֵ֑/נִי
כִּ֖י
פִקּוּדֶ֣י/ךָ
דָרָֽשְׁתִּי
לְֽ/ךָ
Prep | Suff
אֲ֭נִי
ʼănîy
H589
I
Pron
הוֹשִׁיעֵ֑/נִי
yâshaʻ
H3467
to save
V-Hiphil-Impv-2ms | Suff
כִּ֖י
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
פִקּוּדֶ֣י/ךָ
piqqûwd
H6490
precept
N-mp | Suff
דָרָֽשְׁתִּי
dârash
H1875
to seek
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 119:94
לְֽ/ךָ
""
Prep | Suff
אֲ֭נִי
ʼănîy
H589
"I"
Pron
This Hebrew word is a simple way of saying 'I' or 'me', often used for emphasis. It is used by people like David in the Psalms to express their thoughts and feelings. The word is a basic part of the Hebrew language.
Definition: I (first pers. sing. -usually used for emphasis)
Usage: Occurs in 803 OT verses. KJV: I, (as for) me, mine, myself, we, [idiom] which, [idiom] who. See also: Genesis 6:17; Leviticus 19:36; 1 Samuel 25:24.
הוֹשִׁיעֵ֑/נִי
yâshaʻ
H3467
"to save"
V-Hiphil-Impv-2ms | Suff
Means to save or be delivered, used in the Bible to describe being freed from danger or trouble, like in battle or from moral struggles, as seen in the Psalms and Proverbs.
Definition: 1) to save, be saved, be delivered 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to be liberated, be saved, be delivered 1a2) to be saved (in battle), be victorious 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to save, deliver 1b2) to save from moral troubles 1b3) to give victory to
Usage: Occurs in 198 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, avenging, defend, deliver(-er), help, preserve, rescue, be safe, bring (having) salvation, save(-iour), get victory. See also: Exodus 2:17; Psalms 55:17; Psalms 3:8.
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.
פִקּוּדֶ֣י/ךָ
piqqûwd
H6490
"precept"
N-mp | Suff
This word refers to a precept or commandment from God, like a law or statute. It appears in the Bible as a mandate or instruction, and is translated in the KJV as commandment, precept, or statute, emphasizing its importance as a divine instruction.
Definition: precept, statute
Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: commandment, precept, statute. See also: Psalms 19:9; Psalms 119:87; Psalms 103:18.
דָרָֽשְׁתִּי
dârash
H1875
"to seek"
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
To seek or ask is the meaning of this Hebrew word, often used to describe seeking God or worshiping him. It can also mean to investigate or enquire about something.
Definition: 1) to resort to, seek, seek with care, enquire, require 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to resort to, frequent (a place), (tread a place) 1a2) to consult, enquire of, seek 1a2a) of God 1a2b) of heathen gods, necromancers 1a3) to seek deity in prayer and worship 1a3a) God 1a3b) heathen deities 1a4) to seek (with a demand), demand, require 1a5) to investigate, enquire 1a6) to ask for, require, demand 1a7) to practice, study, follow, seek with application 1a8) to seek with care, care for 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to allow oneself to be enquired of, consulted (only of God) 1b2) to be sought, be sought out 1b3) to be required (of blood)
Usage: Occurs in 152 OT verses. KJV: ask, [idiom] at all, care for, [idiom] diligently, inquire, make inquisition, (necro-) mancer, question, require, search, seek (for, out), [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 9:5; Ezra 10:16; Psalms 9:11.
Study Notes — Psalms 119:94
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- Psalms 119:94 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 119:94
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:94
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 119:94
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:94
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 119:94
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:94
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:94
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:94
- Sermons on Psalms 119:94
Context — Your Word Is a Lamp to My Feet
92If Your law had not been my delight, then I would have perished in my affliction.
93I will never forget Your precepts, for by them You have revived me.
94I am Yours; save me, for I have sought Your precepts.
95The wicked wait to destroy me, but I will ponder Your testimonies. 96I have seen a limit to all perfection, but Your commandment is without limit.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Zephaniah 3:17 | The LORD your God is among you; He is mighty to save. He will rejoice over you with gladness; He will quiet you with His love; He will rejoice over you with singing.” |
| 2 | Psalms 86:2 | Preserve my soul, for I am godly. You are my God; save Your servant who trusts in You. |
| 3 | Isaiah 44:2 | This is the word of the LORD, your Maker, who formed you from the womb and who will help you: “Do not be afraid, O Jacob My servant, Jeshurun, whom I have chosen. |
| 4 | Acts 27:23–24 | For just last night an angel of God, whose I am and whom I serve, stood beside me and said, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul; you must stand before Caesar. And look, God has granted you the lives of all who sail with you.’ |
| 5 | Psalms 119:27 | Make clear to me the way of Your precepts; then I will meditate on Your wonders. |
| 6 | Isaiah 64:8–10 | But now, O LORD, You are our Father; we are the clay, and You are the potter; we are all the work of Your hand. Do not be angry, O LORD, beyond measure; do not remember our iniquity forever. Oh, look upon us, we pray; we are all Your people! Your holy cities have become a wilderness. Zion has become a wasteland and Jerusalem a desolation. |
| 7 | Isaiah 44:5 | One will say, ‘I belong to the LORD,’ another will call himself by the name of Jacob, and still another will write on his hand, ‘The LORD’s,’ and will take the name of Israel.” |
| 8 | Psalms 119:40 | How I long for Your precepts! Revive me in Your righteousness. |
| 9 | Joshua 10:4–6 | “Come up and help me. We will attack Gibeon, because they have made peace with Joshua and the Israelites.” So the five kings of the Amorites—the kings of Jerusalem, Hebron, Jarmuth, Lachish, and Eglon—joined forces and advanced with all their armies. They camped before Gibeon and made war against it. Then the men of Gibeon sent word to Joshua in the camp at Gilgal: “Do not abandon your servants. Come quickly and save us! Help us, because all the kings of the Amorites from the hill country have joined forces against us.” |
| 10 | Psalms 119:173 | May Your hand be ready to help me, for I have chosen Your precepts. |
Psalms 119:94 Summary
This verse is a beautiful expression of faith and trust in God, where the psalmist declares his belonging to God and asks for salvation. It's a reminder that we can trust in God's commands and teachings to guide us, even in difficult times, just like it says in Psalms 119:105 that 'Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.' By seeking God's precepts and following His commands, we can find comfort and protection in His presence, as seen in Psalms 23:4. This verse encourages us to seek a deeper relationship with God and to trust in His goodness and love.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to say 'I am Yours' in Psalms 119:94?
This phrase is a declaration of belonging to God, acknowledging that our lives are in His hands, much like in Romans 14:8 where it says 'if we live, we live for the Lord, or if we die, we die for the Lord.'
Why does the psalmist ask God to save him in this verse?
The psalmist asks for salvation because he is aware of the wicked who wait to destroy him, as mentioned in Psalms 119:95, and he seeks God's protection and deliverance, trusting in His precepts as seen in Psalms 119:93.
What is the significance of seeking God's precepts in this verse?
Seeking God's precepts means actively looking for and following God's commands and teachings, which is a hallmark of a faithful believer, as encouraged in Psalms 119:93 and Deuteronomy 29:9.
How can we apply this verse to our own lives?
We can apply this verse by recognizing our own need for God's salvation and deliverance, and by actively seeking and following His commands and teachings, as seen in verses like Matthew 22:37-40 and John 14:15.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean for you to declare 'I am Yours' to God, and how does this impact your daily life?
- In what ways are you seeking God's precepts, and how are they guiding your decisions and actions?
- How do you respond when faced with affliction or persecution, and what role do God's precepts play in your response?
- What are some ways you can ponder God's testimonies, as mentioned in Psalms 119:95, and how can this practice deepen your faith?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 119:94
I [am] thine, save me,.... From all troubles and afflictions; from all enemies, temporal and spiritual; from Satan, and his principalities and powers, from sin, and all the wretched consequences of
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:94
I am thine, save me; for I have sought thy precepts. I (am) thine, save me; for I have sought thy precepts - I belong to thee, and give myself up wholly to thee (literally, I to thee), to thy Word, and thy will; save me therefore.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 119:94
I am thine by creation and redemption, and manifold obligations, as also by my own choice and designation. I have devoted myself to thy service, and committed myself to thy care.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:94
Psalms 119:94 I [am] thine, save me; for I have sought thy precepts.Ver. 94. I am thine, save me] Every man will see to his own, unless he be worse than an infidel; and shall not God? For I have sought thy precepts] And can thereby prove myself to be thine. Where it is implied that all that we are to seek in our obedience are the precepts themselves; the thing especially we are to aim at is obedience itself to the precepts.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 119:94
Verse 94. I am thine, save me] He who can say this need fear no evil. In all trials, temptations, dangers, afflictions, persecutions, I am thine. Thy enemies wish to destroy me! Lord, look to thy servant; thy servant looks to thee. O how sovereign is such a word against all the evils of life! I am THINE! therefore save thine OWN!
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:94
94. sought] Or, studied. Cp. Psalms 119:45.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:94
I am thine - All that he had, and was, belonged to God. This is an expression of a fact, and of a purpose: a fact about which he had no doubt; a purpose ever to be the Lord’s.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:94
ì, Lamed.89-96. Thy word is settled in heaven—This lofty declaration of the character of the word, gives the reason why it may be trusted.
Sermons on Psalms 119:94
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Abandoning Self by Mary Wilder Tileston | Mary Wilder Tileston emphasizes the importance of surrendering ourselves entirely to God, allowing Him to do with us as He pleases, renouncing anything at His call, and asking only |
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Youth for Christ Ladies by Corrie Ten Boom | In this sermon, the speaker describes a situation where 700 prisoners were in great danger and facing punishment due to their fighting. Amidst this chaos, there was a weak and star |
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The Reproach of the Solemn Assembly - Part 2 by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, Pastor Wilkinson calls on the congregation to come forward and seek deliverance and strength from the Holy Spirit. He emphasizes the importance of repentance and ke |
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The Reproach of the Solemn Assembly by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker expresses concern about the negative effects of the prosperity gospel and false prophets on believers. He describes witnessing people engaging in strang |
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(Basics) 38. Jesus Valued People More Than Things by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the preacher highlights the upside-down values of the world, where money is often prioritized over God and people. He emphasizes that Christians should believe and |
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You Will Soon Be Released From the Wilderness by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of living a consistent Christian life. He warns against the hypocrisy of attending church on Sundays but living contrary to G |
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(Laying Hold on Eternity) Knowing God as Our Father by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker shares their personal journey of coming to know God as a compassionate and understanding Father. They emphasize the importance of knowing God as a fathe |