Go
Articles on

Psalm 119

Psa. 119:130 KJV (With Strong’s)

+
130
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}
.
c
2 Cor. 4:4,6• 4In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.
 6For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. (2 Cor. 4:4,6)
d
Prov. 1:4• 4To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion. (Prov. 1:4)
;
Prov. 9:4‑6• 4Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,
 5Come, eat of my bread, and drink of the wine which I have mingled.
 6Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding. (Prov. 9:4‑6)

More on:

+
Light

Cross References

+

Ministry on This Verse

+
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)
;
Prov. 6:23• 23For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life: (Prov. 6:23)
;
Isa. 8:20• 20To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them. (Isa. 8:20)
;
Luke 1:77‑79• 77To give knowledge of salvation unto his people by the remission of their sins,
 78Through the tender mercy of our God; whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us,
 79To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace. (Luke 1:77‑79)
;
Acts 26:18• 18To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me. (Acts 26:18)
;
2 Cor. 4:4,6• 4In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.
 6For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. (2 Cor. 4:4,6)
;
Eph. 5:13‑14• 13But all things that are reproved are made manifest by the light: for whatsoever doth make manifest is light.
 14Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light. (Eph. 5:13‑14)
;
2 Peter 1:19• 19We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts: (2 Peter 1:19)
it giveth.
Psa. 19:7• 7The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple. (Psa. 19:7)
;
Prov. 1:4,22‑23• 4To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion.
 22How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge?
 23Turn you at my reproof: behold, I will pour out my spirit unto you, I will make known my words unto you. (Prov. 1:4,22‑23)
;
Prov. 9:4‑6• 4Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,
 5Come, eat of my bread, and drink of the wine which I have mingled.
 6Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding. (Prov. 9:4‑6)
;
Rom. 16:18‑19• 18For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple.
 19For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple concerning evil. (Rom. 16:18‑19)
;
2 Tim. 3:15‑17• 15And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
 16All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
 17That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works. (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

+
130
The entrancef of thy words giveth light, giving understanding unto the simple.

JND Translation Notes

+
f
Or "opening," "declaration."