Psalm 119:121-128, 129-136, 137-144 • Ayin, Pe and Tsadhe Psalm 119:145-152, 153-160 • Qoph and Resh Psalm 119:161-168, 169-176 • Shin and Tav. It is also revealed in the first verse of Scripture, Genesis 1:1 – a verse which contains only seven Hebrew letters (one for each branch of the menorah). In the New Covenant, it is an acceptance, rather an agreement with God, about what has been achieved for you by Jesus; and it is something by which, in your walk of faith, you are changed from the inside out by the work of the Holy Spirit in you. (A few other psalms are written in this manner as well, but Psalm 119 is the best example.) In this study, we will see if these things are revealed in the words of the text, or if there is a foreshadow of the New Covenant and of Jesus. The fact that they are known as the chosen people, and that they bear his name, Israel, which means “God rules,” is a very significant fact. The only two verses (Psalms 119:122; Psalms 119:132) in which it is not named, contain an indirect reference to it, "good" and "thy name" being both elsewhere continually associated with God's Word. Take a Tour. It is known as a “wisdom” Psalm, meaning it gives instruction about God’s will and righteous living. This is all symbology and pictures. Amen. If we keep being filled with the Spirit, as Paul encouraged us to do (Ephesians 5:18) we will have guidance to walk true to our faith and our calling in Christ Jesus. Those who are examples for us of lives well lived, with humility, love, and service to others. One can find such a letter with the same sound in languages that use the Cyrillic alphabet, such as Russian, and in those languages, it takes this form: Ц. “But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.”. Again, the Spirit is referred to as ‘the Advocate’, and this is a continuation of the idea above—that we so readily believe lies about ourselves, about Jesus and about the Father. As far as we know, the chief work was to keep the irrigation canals clear and working efficiently for the surrounding farmlands. Psalm 119 – Tsadhe: Fading Pleasures or Eternal Life October 1, 2019 onthefoothills@gmail.com Psalm Meditations Book V of the Psalms, Psalm 119 - Tsadhe, Psalm Meditations, Psalms. When I read the stories of this prophet, I feel that I have no excuses to make about “feeling stupid” when asked to do something or share something publicly by the Lord. Jeremiah became known as ‘the despised one.’ There is a tradition that Ezekiel may have been the son of Jeremiah because in the first chapter of his book we are introduced to him as Ezekiel, son of Buzi. Psalm 119 – Tsadhe. We need our focus set on the Lord, seeking his kingdom first. THE THEME OF PSALM 119 The theme of Psalm 119 is what the word of God is and does. This implies that Ezekiel deserved to be despised as much as his father. What does this mean for our lives and our witness? This is a deception that constantly stands at the doors of the Christian believer who may think that only his intellect applied to the scriptures we have in writing can reach correct conclusions. In the Old Covenant, it was done by learning and works. It is structured alphabetically with a stanza for each of the 22 letters of the Hebrew alphabet (“Aleph” is like our “A,” “Beth is like “B”, etc. The answer, both for our own sakes but certainly for the sake of the Kingdom and the Gospel, is to be full of love, and a channel for the God who is Love to be revealed to the world. The godly man never tires of extolling the word. ; Psalm 119 contains more verses than 16 of the books in the New Testament. For more than half a century I have loved to research Christian scriptures, the cultures and history which are mentioned in them, and the history of the scriptures themselves. It is transliterated in this Encyclopedia as "ts". Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. One aspect of the symbology of the Nun is that it represents deceit and fraud. This word ‘Buzi’ means despite, or the despised one. Former teacher and lifelong researcher into all things related to Christian faith and spirituality. We imagine that God is totally disgusted with us because of our imperfection, and that we are not worthy of any love or care from Him. We should recognise the difference between false humility, as so excellently portrayed in the character of Uriah Heep in the novel David Copperfield by Charles Dickens, and that which is an authentic expression of character born out of experience. MY HOPE. For instance, if Padre Pio had been a Jew and not a Catholic, he would certainly have been thought to be one of the tzaddikim. In his memory of the Lord's law lay his safety; he was certain not to be forgotten of God, for God was not forgotten of him. There is much about the ministry of the Holy Spirit in our lives throughout the scriptures, and especially in the New Testament. צ Tsadhe You are righteous, LORD, and your laws are right. You have commanded Your testimonies in righteousness And exceeding faithfulness. The format of Psalm 119 is an alphabetic acrostic, meaning that the first letters of each line in Hebrew follow through the alphabet, 8 lines per letter, thus 8 lines x 22 letters in Hebrew = 176 lines. But the righteous person represented in this eighteenth section of Psalm 119 is zealous as well as humble and submissive. There are 8 verses per letter describing the meaning of the letter. On this site I wish to share insights I found over the years, and especially those I found interesting personally. The idea here is that we can be deceived into thinking that the physical realm of this world we live in is the only source of all truth. Yes, that’s what the Bible says: ‘Cursed is everyone who doesn’t stick fast by everything written in the book of the law, to perform it.’ But, because nobody is justified before God in the law, it’s clear that ‘the righteous shall live by faith.’ The law, however, is not by faith: rather, ‘the one who does them shall live in them.’“The Messiah redeemed us from the curse of the law, by becoming a curse on our behalf, as the Bible says: ‘Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree.’ This was so that the blessing of Abraham could flow through to the nations in King Jesus—and so that we might receive the promise of the spirit, through faith.”, Surely this brings us into a total transformation of how we can see ourselves! 138 The statutes you have laid down are righteous; they are fully trustworthy. As anyone will tell you, that last one can be the most important sometimes. I believe one of the chief ministries of the Holy Spirit is to bring us into agreement with the whole of the Trinity about what the truth is, both about ourselves and about God. This is how Paul explained it to the church in Galatia: “Because, you see, those who belong to the ‘works-of-the-law’ camp are under a curse! The gematria of Tsadhe is the number of 90, which is associated with the humility that should result from a life of experience. My zeal has consumed me, Because my adversaries have forgotten Your words. 140 … All Rights Reserved. Pride is not only thinking you are better than others. In this study, we meditate on the vanity even of Christian works, and look to what is of true value. Underlining the fact that truth is received from the Holy Spirit, that the realm of the Spirit takes precedence over the earthly when it comes to discovering what is true and what is deception. Posted by Unknown at 14:41. In the old Hebrew traditions, if you were called ‘son of’ you were not considered less than the father, but equal with him. Psalm 119 is found in “Book Five” of the Psalms (107-150). This can be understood to be the New Covenant equivalent of the second half of verse 141 that is quoted above. It is in this regard that you can speak into that pride and recognise insignificance. But the Holy Spirit comes as our Advocate, to speak the truth. We can very easily paint the Father with human faults and moods, and not as the eternal God who is Love and who never moves from his inclination of love towards us. Reading: Psalm 119:137-144 “Your promises have been thoroughly tested; that is why I love them so much.” Psalm 119:140 NLT. If you belonged to the world, the world would love you as its own. Psalm 119:9- Job 1:5 5 When the days of feasting had completed their cycle, Job would send and consecrate them, rising up early in the morning and offering burnt offerings according to the number of them all; for Job said, “Perhaps my sons have sinned and cursed God in their hearts.” “If the world hates you, be aware that it hated me first. So now, a truer form of Godliness may express itself. 139 My zeal consumes me, because my foes forget your words. But the most basic intent is in the words of Jesus in the Last Supper Discourse: “On that day you will realise that I am in my Father, and you are in me, and I am in you.”. צ Tsadhe. 1 Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the Lord. In the previous study, we examined the symbology and gematria of this letter. But it is also written in a unique poetic form known as an acrostic. teth (T): The 9th letter of the Hebrew alphabet; transliterated in this Encyclopedia as "T" (a more intense "t"). Leverage from the Word - Samekh - Psalm 119:113-120 Samekh (Verses 113-120) The letter samekh is a prop, support, fulcrum or lever, and it has a meaning of leaning upon something or supporting yourself with something. Because this covenant keeping begins in the soul, it brings light to the mind and gives wisdom to the simple. TETH. “When he comes, he will prove the world to be in the wrong about sin and righteousness and judgement: about sin, because people do not believe in me; about righteousness, because I am going to the Father, where you can see me no longer; about judgement, because the prince of this world now stands condemned.”, I wish there were more room here to expand on this scripture. As the Holy Spirit within us is also God, then she is Love and has the ministry to produce this fruit of the Spirit in our lives. That is why I said that the Spirit will receive from me what he will make known to you.”. Psalm 119 – Tsadhe. Hebrew "me-sivri" from the root "SaVeR" meaning "think". But why do we need an “advocate”? The eighteenth stanza of Psalm 119 begins with the Hebrew letter Tsadhe (Tzadik, Tsadi, Tsade) which has the gematria of 90, being among the group of … It came also to be used for the number 90. Words in boxes are from the Bible. We thank you and love you, Lord our Father, and we are grateful in every way for all the things you have done for us in Christ. These "strange" words are the letters of the Hebrew alphabet. Former teacher and lifelong researcher into all things related to Christian faith and spirituality. The psalmist (in Psalm 119:2), speaks of the "blessedness of those who seek the Lord with the whole heart." The eighteenth stanza of Psalm 119 begins with the Hebrew letter Tsadhe. And from this, by the Holy Spirit, we gain access into that Holy Fellowship. Psalm 119, like most of the psalms, was originally composed as a song to be sung in praising God. This is appropriate: Too much cannot be said for the word of God. So what is their meaning? 0 shares. Here, also, we have a small glimpse into the workings of the Trinity, how interconnected and ONE they are. By this we pray that you will draw others to believe in you and to love you and to understand the truth. [Psalms 119:116] UPHOLD ME ACCORDING UNTO THY WORD, THAT I MAY LIVE: AND LET ME NOT BE ASHAMED OF MY HOPE. My zeal wears me out, for my enemies ignore your words. Words in brackets, ( ), are not in the *Hebrew Bible. Nor should this word ‘despised’ be something that you associate to God’s thoughts about you. The … [2] Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart. 'Light of the world' is a phrase that naturally makes us think of Jesus, but Jesus said this of us. Within it is revealed the lies that are preached both about God and about Jesus regarding righteousness, sin, and salvation. It is the latter which I believe is revealed in verse 141: “I am insignificant and despised, yet I do not forget your precepts.”. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. This is one of the first things that the Holy Spirit ministers to us. Psalm 119 Tsadhe Even when the entire world is against you, you can always depend on God and his word. Psalm 119:10 "With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments." The truth is that we are not “nothing” but are “something” before God. What does this mean for our lives and our witness? Psalm 119 Tsadhe (137-144) Whereas in the last post, I focused on the word salvation, today I want to focus on the word zeal (verse 139). The symbols represent the Hebrew letters. While this post can stand on its own, it is meant to be read after reading Psalm 119-Tsadhe. David wrote this chapter in an acrostic pattern and every letter of the alphabet is followed by 8 verses. Read the Bible; Reading Plans; Advanced Search ... Psalm 119:137: S Ex 9:27; S Ezr 9:15; Psalm 119:137: S Ne 9:13; Psalm 119:137 in all English translations. In my time I have been preacher, teacher, worship leader, deacon, co-pastor, and general dogsbody. Updated 8 July 2020, “Your faithfulness is a faithfulness that is permanent, and your instruction is truth.”. The Holy Spirit also has the ministry to lead us into all truth, as we saw in the previous study. TSADHE. For him, keeping God’s commands isn’t a matter of mere emotion (heart) or sterile doctrine (mind); it is a comprehensive and full-orbed obedience that permeates even the most integral aspect of being: the soul. In my mind, that reflects the meaning of Tsadhe (or Tzade). [4] Thou hast commanded us to keep thy precepts… Posted on December 9, 2014 by RevRad. The word “insignificant” should never be taken to mean what God thinks about you. Most high, glorious God,cast Your light into the darknessof my heart.Give me right faith,firm hope,perfect charityand profound humility,with wisdom and perception,O Lord, so that I may dowhat is truly Your holy will.Amen. Basic facts about our being that, so often, we simply forget during our daily walk. And we should never want to see anybody on the losing side. His testimonies are righteous (Psalms 119:138). Maybe this needs to be a future series of studies…, “But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all truth. However, because you do not belong to the world, but I chose you out of the world, for this reason the world hates you.”. Required fields are marked *. Its sound is ‘TS’ which is not found in a single letter in the English alphabet. Your email address will not be published. Each of these words comes from the same root, a word referring to moral rightness, something that is cleansed and justified. Jesus, his incarnation, life, death, resurrection, and ascension is the ultimate statement of the Triune God of absolute and infinite love towards us. The feature of this stanza is its emphasis upon the righteousness of God (Psalms 119:137), followed by an extension of this principle as applied to God's Word, mentioned in a number of synonyms. Your email address will not be published. All that belongs to the Father is mine. In the next study, we will see if these things are expressed in the words of the eighteenth stanza of Psalm 119. tsa-tha' ("ts"): The eighteenth letter of the Hebrew alphabet, and as such employed in Psalms 119 to designate the 18th part, every verse of which begins with this letter. This was hard work in addition to looking after their own private crops so they would have food to survive. Psalm 119:97-104, 105-112, 113-120 • Mem, Nun and Samekh Psalm 119:121-128, 129-136, 137-144 • Ayin, Pe and Tsadhe Psalm 119:145-152, 153-160 • Qoph and Resh TSADHE. Though our foes won't ultimately triumph, we will. We thank you for the eternal love that you lavish on us, and we ask that we may reveal this love into the world. However, he may have been despised within his own village, Tel Aviv. The ancient idea is that, from a life of seeking after God, not only will one know God well, but one will have worn away the pride that often comes with knowledge. If you turn to Psalm 119 in your Bible, you will notice that there is a strange word every 8 verses. Though our foes don't believe, we do. Also I had some experience on the mission field, love travelling, photography, and writing. It is good to read the first letter of Peter, to get a better perspective of how God thinks about us, and what we really are: “But you are the ones chosen by God, chosen for the high calling of priestly work, chosen to be a holy people, God’s instruments to do his work and speak out for him, to tell others of the night-and-day difference he made for you—from nothing to something, from rejected to accepted.”. In the previous study, we examined the symbology and gematria of this letter. Reading: Psalm 119:137-144 “Your faithfulness is a faithfulness that is permanent, and your instruction is truth.” Psalm 119:142 BFE. 137 Righteous are you, O Lord, and right are your rules. (See notes at Psalm 119:2). ; Psalm 119 is an abecedarian acrostic. Ken Castor 2013/08/06 2014/07/16 119 / Bible Study / Psalms. In this study, we see how we tend to think the worst in situations instead of seeing God in them, and how we fail to be grateful. The Yod stands above and on top of the Nun and is the seminal spark of the divine. Young’s concordance provides additional definitions. A form of the word is mentioned in verses 137, 138, 144, and twice in verse 142. The eighteenth stanza of Psalm 119 begins with the Hebrew letter Tsadhe. An Explanation of Psalm 119 Interesting facts: Psalm 119 is made up of 176 verses making it the longest psalm as well as the longest chapter in the Bible. As with some other Hebrew letters, Tsadhe can take a different form if it is at the end of a word: The form of the letter is said to be a Yod on top of a letter Nun. But the Scriptures themselves clearly teach that it is the Holy Spirit that will guide us into all truth, and not to rely on any other source alone. This was true in Old Covenant times, but it is even more true for Christians today.
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