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Psalm 119

Psa. 119:130 KJV (With Strong’s)

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The entrance
pethach (Hebrew #6608)
opening (figuratively) i.e. disclosure
KJV usage: entrance.
Pronounce: pay'-thakh
Origin: from 6605
of thy words
dabar (Hebrew #1697)
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
KJV usage: act, advice, affair, answer, X any such (thing), because of, book, business, care, case, cause, certain rate, + chronicles, commandment, X commune(-ication), + concern(-ing), + confer, counsel, + dearth, decree, deed, X disease, due, duty, effect, + eloquent, errand, (evil favoured-)ness, + glory, + harm, hurt, + iniquity, + judgment, language, + lying, manner, matter, message, (no) thing, oracle, X ought, X parts, + pertaining, + please, portion, + power, promise, provision, purpose, question, rate, reason, report, request, X (as hast) said, sake, saying, sentence, + sign, + so, some (uncleanness), somewhat to say, + song, speech, X spoken, talk, task, + that, X there done, thing (concerning), thought, + thus, tidings, what(-soever), + wherewith, which, word, work.
Pronounce: daw-baw'
Origin: from 1696
giveth light
'owr (Hebrew #215)
to be (causative, make) luminous (literally and metaphorically)
KJV usage: X break of day, glorious, kindle, (be, en-, give, show) light (-en, -ened), set on fire, shine.
Pronounce: ore
Origin: a primitive root
c; itd giveth understanding
biyn (Hebrew #995)
to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand
KJV usage: 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).
Pronounce: bene
Origin: a primitive root
unto the simple
pthiy (Hebrew #6612)
or pthaeiy {peth-aw-ee'}; from 6601; silly (i.e. seducible)
KJV usage: foolish, simple(-icity, one).
Pronounce: peth-ee'
Origin: or pethiy {peh'-thee}
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2 Cor. 4:4,6• 4in whom the god of this world has blinded the thoughts of the unbelieving, so that the radiancy of the glad tidings of the glory of the Christ, who is the image of God, should not shine forth for them.
 6Because it is the God who spoke that out of darkness light should shine who has shone in our hearts for the shining forth of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. (2 Cor. 4:4,6)
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Prov. 1:4• 4to give prudence to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion. (Prov. 1:4)
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Prov. 9:4‑6• 4Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither. To him that is void of understanding, she saith,
 5Come, eat ye of my bread, and drink of the wine that I have mingled.
 6Forsake follies and live, and go in the way of intelligence. (Prov. 9:4‑6)

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Ministry on This Verse

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entrance.Or, "opening;" {paithach:}
the Scriptures give satisfactory light to the mind upon every subject of which they treat; and speedily communicate more useful knowledge to the simplest believer, upon the most important topics, than the acutest philosophers have been able to develop through successive ages.
Psa. 119:105• 105NUN. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. (Psa. 119:105)
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Prov. 6:23• 23For the commandment is a lamp, and the teaching a light, and reproofs of instruction are the way of life: (Prov. 6:23)
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Isa. 8:20• 20To the law and the testimony! If they speak not according to this word, for them there is no daybreak. (Isa. 8:20)
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Luke 1:77‑79• 77to give knowledge of deliverance to his people by the remission of their sins
 78on account of the bowels of mercy of our God; wherein the dayspring from on high has visited us,
 79to shine upon them who were sitting in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace. (Luke 1:77‑79)
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Acts 26:18• 18to open their eyes, that they may turn from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive remission of sins and inheritance among them that are sanctified by faith in me. (Acts 26:18)
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2 Cor. 4:4,6• 4in whom the god of this world has blinded the thoughts of the unbelieving, so that the radiancy of the glad tidings of the glory of the Christ, who is the image of God, should not shine forth for them.
 6Because it is the God who spoke that out of darkness light should shine who has shone in our hearts for the shining forth of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. (2 Cor. 4:4,6)
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Eph. 5:13‑14• 13But all things having their true character exposed by the light are made manifest; for that which makes everything manifest is light.
 14Wherefore he says, Wake up, thou that sleepest, and arise up from among the dead, and the Christ shall shine upon thee. (Eph. 5:13‑14)
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2 Peter 1:19• 19And we have the prophetic word made surer, to which ye do well taking heed (as to a lamp shining in an obscure place) until the day dawn and the morning star arise in your hearts; (2 Peter 1:19)
it giveth.
Psa. 19:7• 7The law of Jehovah is perfect, restoring the soul; the testimony of Jehovah is sure, making wise the simple; (Psa. 19:7)
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Prov. 1:4,22‑23• 4to give prudence to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion.
 22How long, simple ones, will ye love simpleness, and scorners take pleasure in their scorning, and the foolish hate knowledge?
 23Turn you at my reproof: behold, I will pour forth my spirit unto you, I will make known to you my words. (Prov. 1:4,22‑23)
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Prov. 9:4‑6• 4Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither. To him that is void of understanding, she saith,
 5Come, eat ye of my bread, and drink of the wine that I have mingled.
 6Forsake follies and live, and go in the way of intelligence. (Prov. 9:4‑6)
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Rom. 16:18‑19• 18For such serve not our Lord Christ, but their own belly, and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the unsuspecting.
 19For your obedience has reached to all. I rejoice therefore as it regards you; but I wish you to be wise as to that which is good, and simple as to evil. (Rom. 16:18‑19)
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2 Tim. 3:15‑17• 15and that from a child thou hast known the sacred letters, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation, through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
 16Every scripture is divinely inspired, and profitable for teaching, for conviction, for correction, for instruction in righteousness;
 17that the man of God may be complete, fully fitted to every good work. (2 Tim. 3:15‑17)
• God's word getting into the heart gives light: even to the simple they give understanding. (“Practical Reflections on the Psalms: Psalm 119:121-176” by J.N. Darby)
• There is also what the Word does: it gives light and understanding—light, where it enters, and understanding where there is simplicity. (“Psalm 119:129-136: Division 17 (Pe)” by H. Smith)

J. N. Darby Translation

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The entrancef of thy words giveth light, giving understanding unto the simple.

JND Translation Notes

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Or "opening," "declaration."