Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple. New Living Translation The teaching of your word gives light, so even the simple can understand. English Standard Version The unfolding of your words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple. Berean Standard Bible The unfolding of Your words gives light; it informs the simple. King James Bible The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple. New King James Version The entrance of Your words gives light; It gives understanding to the simple. New American Standard Bible The unfolding of Your words gives light; It gives understanding to the simple. NASB 1995 The unfolding of Your words gives light; It gives understanding to the simple. NASB 1977 The unfolding of Thy words gives light; It gives understanding to the simple. Legacy Standard Bible The unfolding of Your words gives light; It gives understanding to the simple. Amplified Bible The unfolding of Your [glorious] words give light; Their unfolding gives understanding to the simple (childlike). Christian Standard Bible The revelation of your words brings light and gives understanding to the inexperienced. Holman Christian Standard Bible The revelation of Your words brings light and gives understanding to the inexperienced. American Standard Version The opening of thy words giveth light; It giveth understanding unto the simple. Contemporary English Version Understanding your word brings light to the minds of ordinary people. English Revised Version The opening of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple. GOD'S WORD® Translation Your word is a doorway that lets in light, and it helps gullible people understand. Good News Translation The explanation of your teachings gives light and brings wisdom to the ignorant. International Standard Version The disclosure of your words illuminates, providing understanding to the simple. Majority Standard Bible The unfolding of Your words gives light; it informs the simple. NET Bible Your instructions are a doorway through which light shines. They give insight to the untrained. New Heart English Bible The entrance of your words gives light. It gives understanding to the simple. Webster's Bible Translation The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding to the simple. World English Bible The entrance of your words gives light. It gives understanding to the simple. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThe opening of Your words enlightens, "" Instructing the simple. Young's Literal Translation The opening of Thy words enlighteneth, Instructing the simple. Smith's Literal Translation The entrance of thy words will enlighten; causing the simple to understand. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe declaration of thy words giveth light: and giveth understanding to little ones. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible The revelation of your words sheds light, gives understanding to the simple. New Revised Standard Version The unfolding of your words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleMake plain thy word and enlighten and give understanding to the simple. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Open your word and shine and give understanding to young children. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The opening of Thy words giveth light; It giveth understanding unto the simple. Brenton Septuagint Translation The manifestation of thy words will enlighten, and instruct the simple. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Your Word is a Lamp to My Feet…129Wonderful are Your testimonies; therefore I obey them. 130The unfolding of Your words gives light; it informs the simple. 131I open my mouth and pant, longing for Your commandments.… Cross References Proverbs 6:23 For this commandment is a lamp, this teaching is a light, and the reproofs of discipline are the way to life, Psalm 19:7 The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple. 2 Timothy 3:15 From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. John 1:4-5 In Him was life, and that life was the light of men. / The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. Ephesians 1:17-18 that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in your knowledge of Him. / I ask that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you may know the hope of His calling, the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints, 2 Peter 1:19 We also have the word of the prophets as confirmed beyond doubt. And you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. Luke 24:45 Then He opened their minds to understand the Scriptures. Colossians 1:9 For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart. James 1:5 Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. Proverbs 4:18 The path of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, shining brighter and brighter until midday. Isaiah 42:16 I will lead the blind by a way they did not know; I will guide them on unfamiliar paths. I will turn darkness into light before them and rough places into level ground. These things I will do for them, and I will not forsake them. John 8:12 Once again, Jesus spoke to the people and said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.” 1 Corinthians 2:12-13 We have not received the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we may understand what God has freely given us. / And this is what we speak, not in words taught us by human wisdom, but in words taught by the Spirit, expressing spiritual truths in spiritual words. Romans 15:4 For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope. Treasury of Scripture The entrance of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple. entrance. Psalm 119:105 NUN. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. Proverbs 6:23 For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life: Isaiah 8:20 To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them. it giveth Psalm 19:7 The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple. Proverbs 1:4,22,23 To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion… Proverbs 9:4-6 Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him, … Jump to Previous Enlighteneth Entrance Gives Good Imparts Instructing Light Opening Sense Simple Understanding WordsJump to Next Enlighteneth Entrance Gives Good Imparts Instructing Light Opening Sense Simple Understanding WordsPsalm 119 1. This psalm contains various prayers, praises, and professions of obedience.2. Aleph. 9. Beth 17. Gimel 25. Daleth 33. He 41. Waw 49. Zayin 57. Heth 65. Teth 73. Yodh 81. Kaph 89. Lamedh 97. Mem 105. Nun 113. Samekh 121. Ayin 129. Pe 137. Tsadhe 145. Qoph 153. Resh 161. Sin and Shin 169. Taw The unfolding of Your words gives light; This phrase emphasizes the revelatory nature of God's Word. In biblical context, "light" often symbolizes understanding, truth, and divine guidance (Psalm 119:105). The Hebrew term for "unfolding" suggests a process of revealing or making known, akin to the opening of a scroll. This imagery connects to the practice of reading and interpreting Scripture, as seen in Nehemiah 8:8, where the Levites read from the Book of the Law and explained it to the people. The concept of light is also linked to Jesus Christ, who is described as the "light of the world" in John 8:12, indicating that the ultimate revelation of God's Word is found in Him. it informs the simple. Persons / Places / Events 1. PsalmistThe author of Psalm 119, traditionally believed to be King David, who expresses a deep love and reverence for God's law. 2. God The divine author of the Scriptures, whose words are described as a source of light and understanding. 3. The Simple Refers to those who are humble and open to learning, often seen as lacking in wisdom or experience but willing to be taught by God's word. Teaching Points The Power of God's WordGod's word is not just informative but transformative. It brings light into our lives, dispelling darkness and confusion. Humility in Learning The "simple" are those who approach God's word with humility and openness. We should strive to maintain a teachable spirit, recognizing our need for divine wisdom. Daily Illumination Just as light is essential for physical sight, God's word is essential for spiritual insight. Regular engagement with Scripture is crucial for understanding and living out our faith. Practical Wisdom The Bible provides practical guidance for everyday life. By unfolding its truths, we gain wisdom that applies to our decisions, relationships, and challenges. Spiritual Growth As we delve into God's word, we grow in our knowledge of Him and His will for our lives. This growth is a lifelong journey that requires dedication and perseverance.PE. (130) Entrance.--Literally, opening, which the LXX. and Vulg. better represent by "manifestation," "declaration." (Comp. "opening and alleging," Acts 17:3.) Verse 130. - The entrance of thy words giveth light; rather, the opening (or opening up) of thy words. Their full exposition and interpretation (comp. vers. 98-100, 104, 105, etc.). It giveth understanding to the simple (comp. Psalm 19:7; Proverbs 1:4).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The unfoldingפֵּ֖תַח (pê·ṯaḥ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6608: An opening, unfolding of Your words דְּבָרֶ֥יךָ (də·ḇā·re·ḵā) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause gives light; יָאִ֗יר (yā·’îr) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 215: To be or become light it informs מֵבִ֥ין (mê·ḇîn) Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 995: To separate mentally, understand the simple. פְּתָיִֽים׃ (pə·ṯā·yîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 6612: Simple, perhaps open-minded Links Psalm 119:130 NIVPsalm 119:130 NLT Psalm 119:130 ESV Psalm 119:130 NASB Psalm 119:130 KJV Psalm 119:130 BibleApps.com Psalm 119:130 Biblia Paralela Psalm 119:130 Chinese Bible Psalm 119:130 French Bible Psalm 119:130 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 119:130 The entrance of your words gives light (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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