Open my eyes so that I may see clearly The wonderful things from your law. This page under construction. It is not the telescope which draws out that rich sparkling of stars on the blue space, which to the naked eye seem points of light, and untenanted: it is not the microscope which condenses the business of a stirring population into the circumference of a drop of water, and clothes with a thousand tints the scarcely discernible wing of the ephemeral insect. 5 Oh that my ways may be steadfast in keeping your Very singular are the interlacings of the boughs of the huge tree of this Psalm, which has many wonders even within itself if we have opened eyes to mark them. That, therefore, which is intended by this word is the entire revelation of the will of God, given unto the church for the rule of its faith and obedience -- that is, the holy Scripture. Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law. Aug 22, 2017. Special eyesight needed to behold them. There is a double work, negative and positive. It is of great importance for us to be persuaded of this truth, that there are many things in the Bible still to be found out, and that, if we come in the right spirit, we may be made discoverers of some of them. John Morison, 1829. The words of God cannot be kept except they be known; neither can they be known unless the eyes shall be opened, - - hence it is written, "That I may live and keep thy word"; and then, "Open thou mine eyes." Verse 18. It contains treasures that silver, and gold, and precious stones are not to be mentioned with. It seems to me like some old baronial estate that has descended to a man (who lives in a modern house) and thinks it scarcely worth while to go and look into the venerable mansion. Verse 18. Psalm 119:1 This psalm is an acrostic poem, the stanzas of which begin with successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet; moreover, the verses of each stanza begin with the same letter of the Hebrew alphabet. The word is "a light that shineth in a dark place" ( 2 Peter 1:19 ). Copyright © 2020, Bible Study Tools. "Lord! Men are spiritually blind. -- David was not blind -- his eye was not dim. Scripture: Psalm 119:18. This further may be observed, that the Psalmist asks for no new faculty. William Cowper. How we need the Word of God, for it is our daily food and it is refreshment for our souls. This section of the Psalm shows us that the author was a man who had suffered deeply. 18 Open my eyes, that I may behold. so that then we shall see the secrets of God. Psa 119:18 (KJV) Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law. Psalm 119:1 Aleph. God himself must reveal revelation to each heart. The blind man's sorrow: "Open mine eyes." ", The divine oculist: "Open thou mine eyes.". The means we are to use in order to have God's word thus unfolded -- the prayer of the Psalmist may be our guide -- "Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law." Wonders without grace cannot open the eyes fully; but grace without wonders can. A wondrous curse against transgression. Blessed are the undefiled in the way - דרך תמימי אשרי ashrey temimey darech, "O the blessedness of the perfect ones in the way. Psalms 119:1-8. Henry Melvill, 1798- 1871. Psalm 119 The Glories of God’s Law. Psalms 119:17 : Psalms 119:19 >> The Berean: Daily Verse and Comment Sign up for the Berean: Daily Verse and Comment, and have Biblical truth delivered to your inbox. They had sensitive eyes and ears, yea, they had a rational heart or mind; but they wanted a spiritual ear to hear, a spiritual heart or mind to apprehend and improve those wonderful works of God; and these they had not, because God had not given them such eyes, ears, and hearts. That I may behold wondrous things - Things which are suited to excite wonder and amazement: that is, things which are secret or hidden from the common view; the deep, spiritual meaning of the word of God. Those that vent their own dreams under the name of the Spirit, and divine light, they do not give you mysteria, but monstra, portentous opinions; they do not show you the wondrous things of God's law, but the prodigies of their own brain; unhappy abortives, that die as soon as they come to light. 27 Make me understand the way of Thy precepts, teach me, O Lord, the way of Thy statutes. There are treasures of gold and silver in it that no man has taken the pains to dig for. The light of nature shows us somewhat of the Law; but nothing of the Gospel was ever seen by the light of nature. But no architect ever conceived of such an estate as God's word, and no artist, or carver, or sculptor, ever conceived of such pictures, and carved dishes, and statues as adorn its apartments. Psalms 119:18 Open Thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of Thy law. Please enter your email address associated with your Salem All-Pass account, then click Continue. Verse 18-19. Such are the mysteries of divine truth in the Scripture, especially because Christ is in them, whose name is" Wonderful," Isaiah 9:6 ; for all the great and marvellous effects of infinite wisdom meet in him. He felt that God had laid up great bounties in his word, and he begs for power to perceive, appreciate, and enjoy the same. -- God's word suited to man's sense of wonder. Most modern Christians find Psalm 119 rather difficult to engage. Certainly, no one; for "No man knoweth the Son but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father save the Son, and he to whom the Son will reveal him." Those who have given to the Bible thought and prayer will own that these are not empty promises. It is the parent of the desire to know, and all through life it is urging men to enquire. Now there is a side here as true as the other, and in no way inconsistent with it. As he goes through the porch he is surprised to see the skill that has been displayed in its construction: he is more and more surprised as he goes through the halls. Related Commentaries for Psalm 119. -- Wondrous sights for opened eyes. 2 Blessed are those who keep his testimonies, who seek him with their whole heart, 3 who also do no wrong, but walk in his ways!4 You have commanded your precepts to be kept diligently. 2. this Psalm contains many pre-exilic elements. The light which he had caused him to see his own darkness; and therefore, feeling his wants, he sought to have them supplied by the Lord. Christians today do not typically share the psalm’s unflagging insistence on (and celebration of) strict adherence to the “law” or torah. 36 Incline my heart to Thy testimonies, and not to dishonest gain. Psalm 119 – The Greatness and Glory of God’s Word This long psalm deserves a long introduction. Verse 18. This figure is often used to denote inspiration or a special divine communication. By natural vision he might see the surface - the letter; to see the deep, hidden, real, meaning, he needed the special influence of God. All the natural powers will never find the true key to the Bible, till the thoughts of sin and redemption enter the heart, and are put in the centre of the Book. -- The hidden wonders of the gospel. If we come to the third source of wonder, that which raises it to awe, it is the peculiar province of the Bible to deal with this. Out of thy law - Out of the written word; out of the Scriptures. Psalm 119:18, NASB: "Open my eyes, that I may behold Wonderful things from Your law." Happy are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the L ord. The Bible Passage (Psalm 119: 1-8) 119:1 Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the Lord! ", The blind man's anticipation: "That I may behold.". Scripture: Psalm 119:36. Psalm 119:18 (NASB) No entry exists in Forerunner Commentary for Psalms 119:18. Commentary on Psalm 119:1-8 (Read Psalm 119:1-8) This psalm may be considered as the statement of a believer's experience. Verse 18. The saints do not complain of the obscurity of the law, but of their own blindness. Verse 1. Wondrous things. There are promises in God's word that no man has ever tried, to find. of So let me close with a little tour of Psalm 119, and show you seven kinds of prayer with which you can soak your Bible reading this year. Compare 1 Corinthians 2:12, 1 Corinthians 2:14-15. That l may behold wondrous things out of thy law. The Scriptures teem with marvels; the Bible is wonder land; it not only relates miracles, but it is itself a world of wonders. Some men can perceive no wonders in the gospel, but David felt sure that there were glorious things in the law: he had not half the Bible, but he prized it more than some men prize the whole. They do not realize the grand evil which the Bible has come to cure, and they have not a heart to the blessings which it offers to bestow. And what man can open his own eyes, since he is born blind? to be kept diligently. that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law; the law strictly taken, which had great and excellent things in it; and was wonderful for the compendiousness of it; for the justice, holiness, and equity of its precepts; especially for its spirituality, and above all for Christ, being the end of it; the two last more particularly could only be discerned by a spiritual man: or rather the five books of Moses, the almost only Scriptures extant in David's time, in which there were many wonderful things concerning Christ; some delivered by way of promise and prophecy of him, under the characters of the seed of the woman, the seed of Abraham, the Shiloh, and the great Prophet; and many others in dark figures, types, and shadows, which required a spiritual sight to look into; of which the rock and manna, the brasen serpent, passover, &c. are instances: but rather, as the word "law" signifies "doctrine", the doctrine of the Gospel may be meant; which contains mysteries in it, respecting the trinity of Persons in the Godhead, the person of Christ, his incarnation, sufferings and death; the blessings of grace through him; the doctrines of peace, pardon, righteousness, eternal life, and the resurrection of the dead; with many others. The Holy Scriptures are plain enough; but the heart of man is darkened by sin. In 118 we had the "wondrous" character of redemption; in 119 we have the "wonders" ( Psalms 119:18 Psalms 119:27 Psalms 119:129 ), of God's revelation. Psalm 119:18, KJV: "Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law." "To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them" ( Isaiah 8:20 ). But if so, it may still be asked what is the meaning of this prayer, and why does the Bible itself insist so often on the indispensable need of the Spirit of God to teach? Article Images Copyright © 2020 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. Open thou mine eyes. Above all, let us give our whole mind in patient, loving study to the book itself, and where we fail, at any essential part, God will either send his evangelist Philip to our aid ( Acts 8:26-40 ) or instruct us himself. And Christ saith, "If you, being evil, can give good gifts to your children; how much more shall your heavenly Father give his Holy Spirit to them that ask him?" If we can show this, it may be another token that the book comes from Him who made man... That God has bestowed upon man the faculty of wonder we all know. The Holy Scriptures are plain enough; but the heart of man is darkened by sin. Many who have seen and admired some excellencies in the Law could never see, and therefore have derided, that which is the excellency of the Gospel, till God had opened their heart to understand. Robert Murray Macheyne, 1813-1843. King James Version (KJV) He wanted to know about God himself in all his majesty, purity, and grace. It is as if he would have said, Although the world taketh the law of God to be but a light thing, and it seemeth to be given but as it were for simple souls and young children; yet for all that there seemeth such a wisdom to be in it, as that it surmounts all the wisdom of the world, and that therein lie hid wonderful secrets. First, the scales fall from our eyes, and then we receive sight. C. Leupold sees the setting as post-exilic (Ezra, Nehemiah, Haggai, Malachi). So here, in the same spirit, and to the same compassionate and loving Lord, does the Psalmist pray, "Open thou mine eyes"; and both in this and the preceding petition, "Deal bountifully with thy servant," we see at once who prompted the prayer. The truths taught here are. The Bible addresses our sense of wonder by constantly presenting the new and unexpected to us; it sets before us things beautiful and grand. Verse 18-19. The blind man's wisdom. Barton Bouchier. The wondrous things seem to be the great things of an eternal world -- he had turned his enquiring eyes upon the wonders of nature, sun, moon, and stars, mountains, trees, and rivers. When God is said to enlighten us, it is not that we should expect new revelations, but that we may see the wonders in his word, or get a clear sight of what is already revealed. Open thou mine eyes. What perfect precepts, what precious promises, what priceless privileges are neglected by us because we wander among them like blind men among the beauties of nature, and they are to us as a landscape shrouded in darkness! He makes up his mind that he will take a look at it. 27 z Make me understand the way of your precepts, ... the interactive Knowing the Bible study series, the Preaching the Word commentary series, and more. The light which they beg is not anything besides the word. Happy are those who keep his decrees, who seek him with their whole heart, 3. who also do no wrong, but walk in his ways. Psalm 119:18 Your Word Is a Lamp to My Feet. 17 GIMEL. Wherefore, as suppliants, we draw near to him, saying, "Open thou mine eyes," etc. These things disclose themselves, not so much to learning, though that is not to be despised, as to spiritual sight, to a humble, loving heart. 119:18; Prayer Needed for Effective Bible Study. That I may behold wondrous things out of thy Law, Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers, Keil and Delitzsch Biblical Commentary on the Old Testament. Richard Stock, (1626). Christmas Menu 2020 Isle Of Man, Barrow Afc Fixtures, Weather Ballina Saturday, Singapore Weather In August 2019, Kingdom Hearts Space Paranoids, The Reef Hotel In Bahamas, 500 Naira To Zambian Kwacha, Isle Of Man Houses For Sale, " /> Open my eyes so that I may see clearly The wonderful things from your law. This page under construction. It is not the telescope which draws out that rich sparkling of stars on the blue space, which to the naked eye seem points of light, and untenanted: it is not the microscope which condenses the business of a stirring population into the circumference of a drop of water, and clothes with a thousand tints the scarcely discernible wing of the ephemeral insect. 5 Oh that my ways may be steadfast in keeping your Very singular are the interlacings of the boughs of the huge tree of this Psalm, which has many wonders even within itself if we have opened eyes to mark them. That, therefore, which is intended by this word is the entire revelation of the will of God, given unto the church for the rule of its faith and obedience -- that is, the holy Scripture. Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law. Aug 22, 2017. Special eyesight needed to behold them. There is a double work, negative and positive. It is of great importance for us to be persuaded of this truth, that there are many things in the Bible still to be found out, and that, if we come in the right spirit, we may be made discoverers of some of them. John Morison, 1829. The words of God cannot be kept except they be known; neither can they be known unless the eyes shall be opened, - - hence it is written, "That I may live and keep thy word"; and then, "Open thou mine eyes." Verse 18. It contains treasures that silver, and gold, and precious stones are not to be mentioned with. It seems to me like some old baronial estate that has descended to a man (who lives in a modern house) and thinks it scarcely worth while to go and look into the venerable mansion. Verse 18. Psalm 119:1 This psalm is an acrostic poem, the stanzas of which begin with successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet; moreover, the verses of each stanza begin with the same letter of the Hebrew alphabet. The word is "a light that shineth in a dark place" ( 2 Peter 1:19 ). Copyright © 2020, Bible Study Tools. "Lord! Men are spiritually blind. -- David was not blind -- his eye was not dim. Scripture: Psalm 119:18. This further may be observed, that the Psalmist asks for no new faculty. William Cowper. How we need the Word of God, for it is our daily food and it is refreshment for our souls. This section of the Psalm shows us that the author was a man who had suffered deeply. 18 Open my eyes, that I may behold. so that then we shall see the secrets of God. Psa 119:18 (KJV) Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law. Psalm 119:1 Aleph. God himself must reveal revelation to each heart. The blind man's sorrow: "Open mine eyes." ", The divine oculist: "Open thou mine eyes.". The means we are to use in order to have God's word thus unfolded -- the prayer of the Psalmist may be our guide -- "Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law." Wonders without grace cannot open the eyes fully; but grace without wonders can. A wondrous curse against transgression. Blessed are the undefiled in the way - דרך תמימי אשרי ashrey temimey darech, "O the blessedness of the perfect ones in the way. Psalms 119:1-8. Henry Melvill, 1798- 1871. Psalm 119 The Glories of God’s Law. Psalms 119:17 : Psalms 119:19 >> The Berean: Daily Verse and Comment Sign up for the Berean: Daily Verse and Comment, and have Biblical truth delivered to your inbox. They had sensitive eyes and ears, yea, they had a rational heart or mind; but they wanted a spiritual ear to hear, a spiritual heart or mind to apprehend and improve those wonderful works of God; and these they had not, because God had not given them such eyes, ears, and hearts. That I may behold wondrous things - Things which are suited to excite wonder and amazement: that is, things which are secret or hidden from the common view; the deep, spiritual meaning of the word of God. Those that vent their own dreams under the name of the Spirit, and divine light, they do not give you mysteria, but monstra, portentous opinions; they do not show you the wondrous things of God's law, but the prodigies of their own brain; unhappy abortives, that die as soon as they come to light. 27 Make me understand the way of Thy precepts, teach me, O Lord, the way of Thy statutes. There are treasures of gold and silver in it that no man has taken the pains to dig for. The light of nature shows us somewhat of the Law; but nothing of the Gospel was ever seen by the light of nature. But no architect ever conceived of such an estate as God's word, and no artist, or carver, or sculptor, ever conceived of such pictures, and carved dishes, and statues as adorn its apartments. Psalms 119:18 Open Thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of Thy law. Please enter your email address associated with your Salem All-Pass account, then click Continue. Verse 18-19. Such are the mysteries of divine truth in the Scripture, especially because Christ is in them, whose name is" Wonderful," Isaiah 9:6 ; for all the great and marvellous effects of infinite wisdom meet in him. He felt that God had laid up great bounties in his word, and he begs for power to perceive, appreciate, and enjoy the same. -- God's word suited to man's sense of wonder. Most modern Christians find Psalm 119 rather difficult to engage. Certainly, no one; for "No man knoweth the Son but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father save the Son, and he to whom the Son will reveal him." Those who have given to the Bible thought and prayer will own that these are not empty promises. It is the parent of the desire to know, and all through life it is urging men to enquire. Now there is a side here as true as the other, and in no way inconsistent with it. As he goes through the porch he is surprised to see the skill that has been displayed in its construction: he is more and more surprised as he goes through the halls. Related Commentaries for Psalm 119. -- Wondrous sights for opened eyes. 2 Blessed are those who keep his testimonies, who seek him with their whole heart, 3 who also do no wrong, but walk in his ways!4 You have commanded your precepts to be kept diligently. 2. this Psalm contains many pre-exilic elements. The light which he had caused him to see his own darkness; and therefore, feeling his wants, he sought to have them supplied by the Lord. Christians today do not typically share the psalm’s unflagging insistence on (and celebration of) strict adherence to the “law” or torah. 36 Incline my heart to Thy testimonies, and not to dishonest gain. Psalm 119 – The Greatness and Glory of God’s Word This long psalm deserves a long introduction. Verse 18. This figure is often used to denote inspiration or a special divine communication. By natural vision he might see the surface - the letter; to see the deep, hidden, real, meaning, he needed the special influence of God. All the natural powers will never find the true key to the Bible, till the thoughts of sin and redemption enter the heart, and are put in the centre of the Book. -- The hidden wonders of the gospel. If we come to the third source of wonder, that which raises it to awe, it is the peculiar province of the Bible to deal with this. Out of thy law - Out of the written word; out of the Scriptures. Psalm 119:18, NASB: "Open my eyes, that I may behold Wonderful things from Your law." Happy are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the L ord. The Bible Passage (Psalm 119: 1-8) 119:1 Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the Lord! ", The blind man's anticipation: "That I may behold.". Scripture: Psalm 119:36. Psalm 119:18 (NASB) No entry exists in Forerunner Commentary for Psalms 119:18. Commentary on Psalm 119:1-8 (Read Psalm 119:1-8) This psalm may be considered as the statement of a believer's experience. Verse 18. The saints do not complain of the obscurity of the law, but of their own blindness. Verse 1. Wondrous things. There are promises in God's word that no man has ever tried, to find. of So let me close with a little tour of Psalm 119, and show you seven kinds of prayer with which you can soak your Bible reading this year. Compare 1 Corinthians 2:12, 1 Corinthians 2:14-15. That l may behold wondrous things out of thy law. The Scriptures teem with marvels; the Bible is wonder land; it not only relates miracles, but it is itself a world of wonders. Some men can perceive no wonders in the gospel, but David felt sure that there were glorious things in the law: he had not half the Bible, but he prized it more than some men prize the whole. They do not realize the grand evil which the Bible has come to cure, and they have not a heart to the blessings which it offers to bestow. And what man can open his own eyes, since he is born blind? to be kept diligently. that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law; the law strictly taken, which had great and excellent things in it; and was wonderful for the compendiousness of it; for the justice, holiness, and equity of its precepts; especially for its spirituality, and above all for Christ, being the end of it; the two last more particularly could only be discerned by a spiritual man: or rather the five books of Moses, the almost only Scriptures extant in David's time, in which there were many wonderful things concerning Christ; some delivered by way of promise and prophecy of him, under the characters of the seed of the woman, the seed of Abraham, the Shiloh, and the great Prophet; and many others in dark figures, types, and shadows, which required a spiritual sight to look into; of which the rock and manna, the brasen serpent, passover, &c. are instances: but rather, as the word "law" signifies "doctrine", the doctrine of the Gospel may be meant; which contains mysteries in it, respecting the trinity of Persons in the Godhead, the person of Christ, his incarnation, sufferings and death; the blessings of grace through him; the doctrines of peace, pardon, righteousness, eternal life, and the resurrection of the dead; with many others. The Holy Scriptures are plain enough; but the heart of man is darkened by sin. In 118 we had the "wondrous" character of redemption; in 119 we have the "wonders" ( Psalms 119:18 Psalms 119:27 Psalms 119:129 ), of God's revelation. Psalm 119:18, KJV: "Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law." "To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them" ( Isaiah 8:20 ). But if so, it may still be asked what is the meaning of this prayer, and why does the Bible itself insist so often on the indispensable need of the Spirit of God to teach? Article Images Copyright © 2020 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. Open thou mine eyes. Above all, let us give our whole mind in patient, loving study to the book itself, and where we fail, at any essential part, God will either send his evangelist Philip to our aid ( Acts 8:26-40 ) or instruct us himself. And Christ saith, "If you, being evil, can give good gifts to your children; how much more shall your heavenly Father give his Holy Spirit to them that ask him?" If we can show this, it may be another token that the book comes from Him who made man... That God has bestowed upon man the faculty of wonder we all know. The Holy Scriptures are plain enough; but the heart of man is darkened by sin. Many who have seen and admired some excellencies in the Law could never see, and therefore have derided, that which is the excellency of the Gospel, till God had opened their heart to understand. Robert Murray Macheyne, 1813-1843. King James Version (KJV) He wanted to know about God himself in all his majesty, purity, and grace. It is as if he would have said, Although the world taketh the law of God to be but a light thing, and it seemeth to be given but as it were for simple souls and young children; yet for all that there seemeth such a wisdom to be in it, as that it surmounts all the wisdom of the world, and that therein lie hid wonderful secrets. First, the scales fall from our eyes, and then we receive sight. C. Leupold sees the setting as post-exilic (Ezra, Nehemiah, Haggai, Malachi). So here, in the same spirit, and to the same compassionate and loving Lord, does the Psalmist pray, "Open thou mine eyes"; and both in this and the preceding petition, "Deal bountifully with thy servant," we see at once who prompted the prayer. The truths taught here are. The Bible addresses our sense of wonder by constantly presenting the new and unexpected to us; it sets before us things beautiful and grand. Verse 18-19. The blind man's wisdom. Barton Bouchier. The wondrous things seem to be the great things of an eternal world -- he had turned his enquiring eyes upon the wonders of nature, sun, moon, and stars, mountains, trees, and rivers. When God is said to enlighten us, it is not that we should expect new revelations, but that we may see the wonders in his word, or get a clear sight of what is already revealed. Open thou mine eyes. What perfect precepts, what precious promises, what priceless privileges are neglected by us because we wander among them like blind men among the beauties of nature, and they are to us as a landscape shrouded in darkness! He makes up his mind that he will take a look at it. 27 z Make me understand the way of your precepts, ... the interactive Knowing the Bible study series, the Preaching the Word commentary series, and more. The light which they beg is not anything besides the word. Happy are those who keep his decrees, who seek him with their whole heart, 3. who also do no wrong, but walk in his ways. Psalm 119:18 Your Word Is a Lamp to My Feet. 17 GIMEL. Wherefore, as suppliants, we draw near to him, saying, "Open thou mine eyes," etc. These things disclose themselves, not so much to learning, though that is not to be despised, as to spiritual sight, to a humble, loving heart. 119:18; Prayer Needed for Effective Bible Study. That I may behold wondrous things out of thy Law, Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers, Keil and Delitzsch Biblical Commentary on the Old Testament. Richard Stock, (1626). Christmas Menu 2020 Isle Of Man, Barrow Afc Fixtures, Weather Ballina Saturday, Singapore Weather In August 2019, Kingdom Hearts Space Paranoids, The Reef Hotel In Bahamas, 500 Naira To Zambian Kwacha, Isle Of Man Houses For Sale, " /> Open my eyes so that I may see clearly The wonderful things from your law. This page under construction. It is not the telescope which draws out that rich sparkling of stars on the blue space, which to the naked eye seem points of light, and untenanted: it is not the microscope which condenses the business of a stirring population into the circumference of a drop of water, and clothes with a thousand tints the scarcely discernible wing of the ephemeral insect. 5 Oh that my ways may be steadfast in keeping your Very singular are the interlacings of the boughs of the huge tree of this Psalm, which has many wonders even within itself if we have opened eyes to mark them. That, therefore, which is intended by this word is the entire revelation of the will of God, given unto the church for the rule of its faith and obedience -- that is, the holy Scripture. Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law. Aug 22, 2017. Special eyesight needed to behold them. There is a double work, negative and positive. It is of great importance for us to be persuaded of this truth, that there are many things in the Bible still to be found out, and that, if we come in the right spirit, we may be made discoverers of some of them. John Morison, 1829. The words of God cannot be kept except they be known; neither can they be known unless the eyes shall be opened, - - hence it is written, "That I may live and keep thy word"; and then, "Open thou mine eyes." Verse 18. It contains treasures that silver, and gold, and precious stones are not to be mentioned with. It seems to me like some old baronial estate that has descended to a man (who lives in a modern house) and thinks it scarcely worth while to go and look into the venerable mansion. Verse 18. Psalm 119:1 This psalm is an acrostic poem, the stanzas of which begin with successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet; moreover, the verses of each stanza begin with the same letter of the Hebrew alphabet. The word is "a light that shineth in a dark place" ( 2 Peter 1:19 ). Copyright © 2020, Bible Study Tools. "Lord! Men are spiritually blind. -- David was not blind -- his eye was not dim. Scripture: Psalm 119:18. This further may be observed, that the Psalmist asks for no new faculty. William Cowper. How we need the Word of God, for it is our daily food and it is refreshment for our souls. This section of the Psalm shows us that the author was a man who had suffered deeply. 18 Open my eyes, that I may behold. so that then we shall see the secrets of God. Psa 119:18 (KJV) Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law. Psalm 119:1 Aleph. God himself must reveal revelation to each heart. The blind man's sorrow: "Open mine eyes." ", The divine oculist: "Open thou mine eyes.". The means we are to use in order to have God's word thus unfolded -- the prayer of the Psalmist may be our guide -- "Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law." Wonders without grace cannot open the eyes fully; but grace without wonders can. A wondrous curse against transgression. Blessed are the undefiled in the way - דרך תמימי אשרי ashrey temimey darech, "O the blessedness of the perfect ones in the way. Psalms 119:1-8. Henry Melvill, 1798- 1871. Psalm 119 The Glories of God’s Law. Psalms 119:17 : Psalms 119:19 >> The Berean: Daily Verse and Comment Sign up for the Berean: Daily Verse and Comment, and have Biblical truth delivered to your inbox. They had sensitive eyes and ears, yea, they had a rational heart or mind; but they wanted a spiritual ear to hear, a spiritual heart or mind to apprehend and improve those wonderful works of God; and these they had not, because God had not given them such eyes, ears, and hearts. That I may behold wondrous things - Things which are suited to excite wonder and amazement: that is, things which are secret or hidden from the common view; the deep, spiritual meaning of the word of God. Those that vent their own dreams under the name of the Spirit, and divine light, they do not give you mysteria, but monstra, portentous opinions; they do not show you the wondrous things of God's law, but the prodigies of their own brain; unhappy abortives, that die as soon as they come to light. 27 Make me understand the way of Thy precepts, teach me, O Lord, the way of Thy statutes. There are treasures of gold and silver in it that no man has taken the pains to dig for. The light of nature shows us somewhat of the Law; but nothing of the Gospel was ever seen by the light of nature. But no architect ever conceived of such an estate as God's word, and no artist, or carver, or sculptor, ever conceived of such pictures, and carved dishes, and statues as adorn its apartments. Psalms 119:18 Open Thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of Thy law. Please enter your email address associated with your Salem All-Pass account, then click Continue. Verse 18-19. Such are the mysteries of divine truth in the Scripture, especially because Christ is in them, whose name is" Wonderful," Isaiah 9:6 ; for all the great and marvellous effects of infinite wisdom meet in him. He felt that God had laid up great bounties in his word, and he begs for power to perceive, appreciate, and enjoy the same. -- God's word suited to man's sense of wonder. Most modern Christians find Psalm 119 rather difficult to engage. Certainly, no one; for "No man knoweth the Son but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father save the Son, and he to whom the Son will reveal him." Those who have given to the Bible thought and prayer will own that these are not empty promises. It is the parent of the desire to know, and all through life it is urging men to enquire. Now there is a side here as true as the other, and in no way inconsistent with it. As he goes through the porch he is surprised to see the skill that has been displayed in its construction: he is more and more surprised as he goes through the halls. Related Commentaries for Psalm 119. -- Wondrous sights for opened eyes. 2 Blessed are those who keep his testimonies, who seek him with their whole heart, 3 who also do no wrong, but walk in his ways!4 You have commanded your precepts to be kept diligently. 2. this Psalm contains many pre-exilic elements. The light which he had caused him to see his own darkness; and therefore, feeling his wants, he sought to have them supplied by the Lord. Christians today do not typically share the psalm’s unflagging insistence on (and celebration of) strict adherence to the “law” or torah. 36 Incline my heart to Thy testimonies, and not to dishonest gain. Psalm 119 – The Greatness and Glory of God’s Word This long psalm deserves a long introduction. Verse 18. This figure is often used to denote inspiration or a special divine communication. By natural vision he might see the surface - the letter; to see the deep, hidden, real, meaning, he needed the special influence of God. All the natural powers will never find the true key to the Bible, till the thoughts of sin and redemption enter the heart, and are put in the centre of the Book. -- The hidden wonders of the gospel. If we come to the third source of wonder, that which raises it to awe, it is the peculiar province of the Bible to deal with this. Out of thy law - Out of the written word; out of the Scriptures. Psalm 119:18, NASB: "Open my eyes, that I may behold Wonderful things from Your law." Happy are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the L ord. The Bible Passage (Psalm 119: 1-8) 119:1 Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the Lord! ", The blind man's anticipation: "That I may behold.". Scripture: Psalm 119:36. Psalm 119:18 (NASB) No entry exists in Forerunner Commentary for Psalms 119:18. Commentary on Psalm 119:1-8 (Read Psalm 119:1-8) This psalm may be considered as the statement of a believer's experience. Verse 18. The saints do not complain of the obscurity of the law, but of their own blindness. Verse 1. Wondrous things. There are promises in God's word that no man has ever tried, to find. of So let me close with a little tour of Psalm 119, and show you seven kinds of prayer with which you can soak your Bible reading this year. Compare 1 Corinthians 2:12, 1 Corinthians 2:14-15. That l may behold wondrous things out of thy law. The Scriptures teem with marvels; the Bible is wonder land; it not only relates miracles, but it is itself a world of wonders. Some men can perceive no wonders in the gospel, but David felt sure that there were glorious things in the law: he had not half the Bible, but he prized it more than some men prize the whole. They do not realize the grand evil which the Bible has come to cure, and they have not a heart to the blessings which it offers to bestow. And what man can open his own eyes, since he is born blind? to be kept diligently. that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law; the law strictly taken, which had great and excellent things in it; and was wonderful for the compendiousness of it; for the justice, holiness, and equity of its precepts; especially for its spirituality, and above all for Christ, being the end of it; the two last more particularly could only be discerned by a spiritual man: or rather the five books of Moses, the almost only Scriptures extant in David's time, in which there were many wonderful things concerning Christ; some delivered by way of promise and prophecy of him, under the characters of the seed of the woman, the seed of Abraham, the Shiloh, and the great Prophet; and many others in dark figures, types, and shadows, which required a spiritual sight to look into; of which the rock and manna, the brasen serpent, passover, &c. are instances: but rather, as the word "law" signifies "doctrine", the doctrine of the Gospel may be meant; which contains mysteries in it, respecting the trinity of Persons in the Godhead, the person of Christ, his incarnation, sufferings and death; the blessings of grace through him; the doctrines of peace, pardon, righteousness, eternal life, and the resurrection of the dead; with many others. The Holy Scriptures are plain enough; but the heart of man is darkened by sin. In 118 we had the "wondrous" character of redemption; in 119 we have the "wonders" ( Psalms 119:18 Psalms 119:27 Psalms 119:129 ), of God's revelation. Psalm 119:18, KJV: "Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law." "To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them" ( Isaiah 8:20 ). But if so, it may still be asked what is the meaning of this prayer, and why does the Bible itself insist so often on the indispensable need of the Spirit of God to teach? Article Images Copyright © 2020 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. Open thou mine eyes. Above all, let us give our whole mind in patient, loving study to the book itself, and where we fail, at any essential part, God will either send his evangelist Philip to our aid ( Acts 8:26-40 ) or instruct us himself. And Christ saith, "If you, being evil, can give good gifts to your children; how much more shall your heavenly Father give his Holy Spirit to them that ask him?" If we can show this, it may be another token that the book comes from Him who made man... That God has bestowed upon man the faculty of wonder we all know. The Holy Scriptures are plain enough; but the heart of man is darkened by sin. Many who have seen and admired some excellencies in the Law could never see, and therefore have derided, that which is the excellency of the Gospel, till God had opened their heart to understand. Robert Murray Macheyne, 1813-1843. King James Version (KJV) He wanted to know about God himself in all his majesty, purity, and grace. It is as if he would have said, Although the world taketh the law of God to be but a light thing, and it seemeth to be given but as it were for simple souls and young children; yet for all that there seemeth such a wisdom to be in it, as that it surmounts all the wisdom of the world, and that therein lie hid wonderful secrets. First, the scales fall from our eyes, and then we receive sight. C. Leupold sees the setting as post-exilic (Ezra, Nehemiah, Haggai, Malachi). So here, in the same spirit, and to the same compassionate and loving Lord, does the Psalmist pray, "Open thou mine eyes"; and both in this and the preceding petition, "Deal bountifully with thy servant," we see at once who prompted the prayer. The truths taught here are. The Bible addresses our sense of wonder by constantly presenting the new and unexpected to us; it sets before us things beautiful and grand. Verse 18-19. The blind man's wisdom. Barton Bouchier. The wondrous things seem to be the great things of an eternal world -- he had turned his enquiring eyes upon the wonders of nature, sun, moon, and stars, mountains, trees, and rivers. When God is said to enlighten us, it is not that we should expect new revelations, but that we may see the wonders in his word, or get a clear sight of what is already revealed. Open thou mine eyes. What perfect precepts, what precious promises, what priceless privileges are neglected by us because we wander among them like blind men among the beauties of nature, and they are to us as a landscape shrouded in darkness! He makes up his mind that he will take a look at it. 27 z Make me understand the way of your precepts, ... the interactive Knowing the Bible study series, the Preaching the Word commentary series, and more. The light which they beg is not anything besides the word. Happy are those who keep his decrees, who seek him with their whole heart, 3. who also do no wrong, but walk in his ways. Psalm 119:18 Your Word Is a Lamp to My Feet. 17 GIMEL. Wherefore, as suppliants, we draw near to him, saying, "Open thou mine eyes," etc. These things disclose themselves, not so much to learning, though that is not to be despised, as to spiritual sight, to a humble, loving heart. 119:18; Prayer Needed for Effective Bible Study. That I may behold wondrous things out of thy Law, Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers, Keil and Delitzsch Biblical Commentary on the Old Testament. Richard Stock, (1626). Christmas Menu 2020 Isle Of Man, Barrow Afc Fixtures, Weather Ballina Saturday, Singapore Weather In August 2019, Kingdom Hearts Space Paranoids, The Reef Hotel In Bahamas, 500 Naira To Zambian Kwacha, Isle Of Man Houses For Sale, " />

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And that by the law, in the Psalms, the written law is intended, is evident from the first of them, wherein he is declared blessed who "meditates therein day and night," Ps 1:2; which hath respect unto the command of reading and meditating on the books thereof in that manner, Joshua 1:8 . The light which we have is not without the word, but by the word. How we should treasure the Word of God, for it is our guide and teacher – our strength and our defence. He had known persecution (119:22-23), he had known deprivation and fear for his life (119:17), seasons when he seemed to get nothing from God's word (119:18), he had also known loneliness, rejection, and a sense of abandonment (119:19-20). Updated: Mon, 11/09/2020 - 08:50 By admin. And as man hath not an eye to see the wonderful works of God spiritually, until it is given; so, much less hath he an eye to see the wonders of the word of God till it be given him from above; and therefore David prays, Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law. This lengthy but beautifully written Psalm has its entire focus on the Word of God, which contain the instructions of the heavenly Father. When I cannot have Moses to tell me the meaning, saith Saint Augustine, give me that Spirit that thou gavest to Moses. CONTENT Psa. The Bible, the Word of God, certainly is WONDROUS. We'll send you an email with steps on how to reset your password. The prayer implies a conscious darkness, a dimness of spiritual vision, a powerlessness to remove that defect, and a full assurance that God can remove it. (Eph 1:17) It is important to remember this also, for here lies our responsibility, that we have the faculty, and here also is the point at which we must begin action with the help of God. This longing proved the genuineness of what he possessed, for it is a test mark of the true knowledge of God that it causes its possessor to thirst for deeper knowledge. Verse 18. Learn More. It shows also that the writer knew that there were vast treasures in the word which he had not yet fully seen, marvels which he had not yet beheld, mysteries which he had scarcely believed. God knows our frame, for he made it, and he must have adapted the Bible to all its parts. 1. And this at least is certain, that we shall always find things that are new to ourselves. B. Dahood, in the Anchor Bible Commentary, asserts that a united monarchal (Saul - Solomon) date is very possible. "What wilt thou that I shall do unto thee?" Compiled & Edited by BibleStudyTools Staff, California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information, The invisible treasure: "wondrous things. Heavenly Father, how I love Your Word and the many truths it contains and the light and refreshment I receive from its pages each day. The request is not for more, but that he may employ well that which he possesses. The blind man's prayer: "Open thou mine eyes. Paulus Palanterius. The blind man's conviction: "That I may behold wondrous," etc. Joseph Caryl, 1602-1673. In 118 we had the "wondrous" character of redemption; in 119 we have the "wonders" ( Psalms 119:18 Psalms 119:27 Psalms 119:129), of God's revelation. The author is unnamed; older commentators almost universally said it is a psalm of David, composed throughout his entire life. Psa 119:18 (CEV) Open my mind and let me discover the wonders of your Law. 16 I will delight myself in thy statutes: I will not forget thy word. ", The miraculous eyesight: "that I may behold. 15 I will meditate in thy precepts, and have respect unto thy ways. The Blessing of Obedience. John Owen, 1616-1683. Psalm 119:18, ESV: "Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law." Scripture needs opening, but not one half so much as our eyes do: the veil is not on the book, but on our hearts. O let us never forget; that the wonderful things contained in the divine law can neither be discovered nor relished by the "natural man," whose powers of perception and enjoyment are limited in their range to the objects of time and sense. Thy law. Praying through Psalm 119:25 . It is one of the first and most constant emotions in our nature. (Psalm 119:18) Source: Verse of the day for Psalm 119:18. Psalm 119 is an expansion of Psalm 19:7–9: “The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul. Verse 18. Psalm 119 Commentary. PSALM 118 PSALM 121. It was all there waiting for us, and we feel that more is waiting, if we had the vision. John Calvin. 19 I am a stranger in the earth: hide not thy commandments from me. William Kay, 1871. Open thou mine eyes. Instead of גּל, "roll" (from גּלל, Joshua 5:9), it is pointed in Psalm 119:22 (מעל) גּל, "uncover" equals גּלּה, as in Psalm 119:18, reproach being conceived of as a covering or veil (as e.g., in Psalm 69:8), cf. 5. (t) "revela oculos meos", Pagninus, Montanus, Musculus, Cocceius, Gejerus, Michaelis; "velamen detrahe oculis meis", Tigurine version. God has revealed Himself to humans in two ways. The Spirit puts nothing new into the Bible; he only so enlightens and strengthens our faculties, that we can discern and admire what is there already. He believed that there were such things in the law of God; he desired to see them. John Ker, in a Sermon entitled, "God's Word Suited to Man's Sense of Wonder," 1877. That I may behold wondrous things. He says, "I never had any idea of these before." John Piper Jan 11, 1998 21 Shares Article. Uncover my eyes and I will look -- wonders out of thy law. Verse 18. The pain of this conscious blindness when a man really feels it. The Power of a Superior Promise. Open my eyes, that I may see wondrous things from Your law.” (Psalm 119:18) Revelation, inspiration and illumination are three critical concepts for Christians to understand. New International Version (NIV) Psalm 119:18 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] Psalm 119:18, NIV: "Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law." Psalm 119:18 – “Open my eyes, that I may see wondrous things from Your law.” Of course, although these are benefits to reading the Bible, but there are other reasons that we should read and study the Bible. God gives "the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Christ, that the eyes of man's understanding may be enlightened." The wondrous things in God's law. We shall make some remarks on the sense of wonder in man, and what generally excites it. 37 Revive me in Thy ways." (1) That there are deep, hidden, secret things in the word of God, which are not perceived by the natural man; (2) That those things, when understood, are suited to excite wonder, or to fill the mind with admiring views of God; (3) That a special illumination of God is necessary that man may perceive these things; and. 2. Summary-I am blessed if my walk is blameless, and that can only be achieved by walking according to God’s laws.This walk cannot be now and then, but must be with my whole heart, and with no unrighteousness mixed in. 4. The Psalmist doth not say, Lord make a plainer law, but, Lord open mine eyes: blind men might as well complain of God, that he doth not make a sun whereby they might see. Many were the signs and miracles which God wrought in the midst of the people of Israel, which they did not understand. He wanted to learn the way of salvation by a crucified Redeemer, and the glory that is to follow. Clarke's Commentary on the Bible Open thou mine eyes - גל עיני gal eynai, reveal my eyes, illuminate my understanding, take away the veil that is on my heart, and then shall I see wonders in thy law. There are wondrous things there to be seen. was the gracious inquiry of the loving Jesus to a poor longing one on earth. John Ker. John Piper Aug 22, 2017 4.3K Shares Article. And if the wondrous things of the law are not much seen till God give an eye, then much less are the wondrous things of the Gospel. However frequently we traverse the field, we shall perceive some fresh golden vein turning up its glance to us, and we shall wonder how our eyes were formerly holden that we did not see it. All of us have felt it in the contact of some affinity of nature which makes them our best helpers; the kindred clay upon the eyes by which the great Enlightener removes our blindness ( John 9:6 ). Verse 18. There is no want of light in the Scripture, but there is a veil of darkness upon our hearts; so that if in this clear light we cannot see, the defect is not in the word, but in ourselves. It gives understanding to the simple. > Open my eyes so that I may see clearly The wonderful things from your law. This page under construction. It is not the telescope which draws out that rich sparkling of stars on the blue space, which to the naked eye seem points of light, and untenanted: it is not the microscope which condenses the business of a stirring population into the circumference of a drop of water, and clothes with a thousand tints the scarcely discernible wing of the ephemeral insect. 5 Oh that my ways may be steadfast in keeping your Very singular are the interlacings of the boughs of the huge tree of this Psalm, which has many wonders even within itself if we have opened eyes to mark them. That, therefore, which is intended by this word is the entire revelation of the will of God, given unto the church for the rule of its faith and obedience -- that is, the holy Scripture. Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law. Aug 22, 2017. Special eyesight needed to behold them. There is a double work, negative and positive. It is of great importance for us to be persuaded of this truth, that there are many things in the Bible still to be found out, and that, if we come in the right spirit, we may be made discoverers of some of them. John Morison, 1829. The words of God cannot be kept except they be known; neither can they be known unless the eyes shall be opened, - - hence it is written, "That I may live and keep thy word"; and then, "Open thou mine eyes." Verse 18. It contains treasures that silver, and gold, and precious stones are not to be mentioned with. It seems to me like some old baronial estate that has descended to a man (who lives in a modern house) and thinks it scarcely worth while to go and look into the venerable mansion. Verse 18. Psalm 119:1 This psalm is an acrostic poem, the stanzas of which begin with successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet; moreover, the verses of each stanza begin with the same letter of the Hebrew alphabet. The word is "a light that shineth in a dark place" ( 2 Peter 1:19 ). Copyright © 2020, Bible Study Tools. "Lord! Men are spiritually blind. -- David was not blind -- his eye was not dim. Scripture: Psalm 119:18. This further may be observed, that the Psalmist asks for no new faculty. William Cowper. How we need the Word of God, for it is our daily food and it is refreshment for our souls. This section of the Psalm shows us that the author was a man who had suffered deeply. 18 Open my eyes, that I may behold. so that then we shall see the secrets of God. Psa 119:18 (KJV) Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law. Psalm 119:1 Aleph. God himself must reveal revelation to each heart. The blind man's sorrow: "Open mine eyes." ", The divine oculist: "Open thou mine eyes.". The means we are to use in order to have God's word thus unfolded -- the prayer of the Psalmist may be our guide -- "Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law." Wonders without grace cannot open the eyes fully; but grace without wonders can. A wondrous curse against transgression. Blessed are the undefiled in the way - דרך תמימי אשרי ashrey temimey darech, "O the blessedness of the perfect ones in the way. Psalms 119:1-8. Henry Melvill, 1798- 1871. Psalm 119 The Glories of God’s Law. Psalms 119:17 : Psalms 119:19 >> The Berean: Daily Verse and Comment Sign up for the Berean: Daily Verse and Comment, and have Biblical truth delivered to your inbox. They had sensitive eyes and ears, yea, they had a rational heart or mind; but they wanted a spiritual ear to hear, a spiritual heart or mind to apprehend and improve those wonderful works of God; and these they had not, because God had not given them such eyes, ears, and hearts. That I may behold wondrous things - Things which are suited to excite wonder and amazement: that is, things which are secret or hidden from the common view; the deep, spiritual meaning of the word of God. Those that vent their own dreams under the name of the Spirit, and divine light, they do not give you mysteria, but monstra, portentous opinions; they do not show you the wondrous things of God's law, but the prodigies of their own brain; unhappy abortives, that die as soon as they come to light. 27 Make me understand the way of Thy precepts, teach me, O Lord, the way of Thy statutes. There are treasures of gold and silver in it that no man has taken the pains to dig for. The light of nature shows us somewhat of the Law; but nothing of the Gospel was ever seen by the light of nature. But no architect ever conceived of such an estate as God's word, and no artist, or carver, or sculptor, ever conceived of such pictures, and carved dishes, and statues as adorn its apartments. Psalms 119:18 Open Thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of Thy law. Please enter your email address associated with your Salem All-Pass account, then click Continue. Verse 18-19. Such are the mysteries of divine truth in the Scripture, especially because Christ is in them, whose name is" Wonderful," Isaiah 9:6 ; for all the great and marvellous effects of infinite wisdom meet in him. He felt that God had laid up great bounties in his word, and he begs for power to perceive, appreciate, and enjoy the same. -- God's word suited to man's sense of wonder. Most modern Christians find Psalm 119 rather difficult to engage. Certainly, no one; for "No man knoweth the Son but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father save the Son, and he to whom the Son will reveal him." Those who have given to the Bible thought and prayer will own that these are not empty promises. It is the parent of the desire to know, and all through life it is urging men to enquire. Now there is a side here as true as the other, and in no way inconsistent with it. As he goes through the porch he is surprised to see the skill that has been displayed in its construction: he is more and more surprised as he goes through the halls. Related Commentaries for Psalm 119. -- Wondrous sights for opened eyes. 2 Blessed are those who keep his testimonies, who seek him with their whole heart, 3 who also do no wrong, but walk in his ways!4 You have commanded your precepts to be kept diligently. 2. this Psalm contains many pre-exilic elements. The light which he had caused him to see his own darkness; and therefore, feeling his wants, he sought to have them supplied by the Lord. Christians today do not typically share the psalm’s unflagging insistence on (and celebration of) strict adherence to the “law” or torah. 36 Incline my heart to Thy testimonies, and not to dishonest gain. Psalm 119 – The Greatness and Glory of God’s Word This long psalm deserves a long introduction. Verse 18. This figure is often used to denote inspiration or a special divine communication. By natural vision he might see the surface - the letter; to see the deep, hidden, real, meaning, he needed the special influence of God. All the natural powers will never find the true key to the Bible, till the thoughts of sin and redemption enter the heart, and are put in the centre of the Book. -- The hidden wonders of the gospel. If we come to the third source of wonder, that which raises it to awe, it is the peculiar province of the Bible to deal with this. Out of thy law - Out of the written word; out of the Scriptures. Psalm 119:18, NASB: "Open my eyes, that I may behold Wonderful things from Your law." Happy are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the L ord. The Bible Passage (Psalm 119: 1-8) 119:1 Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the Lord! ", The blind man's anticipation: "That I may behold.". Scripture: Psalm 119:36. Psalm 119:18 (NASB) No entry exists in Forerunner Commentary for Psalms 119:18. Commentary on Psalm 119:1-8 (Read Psalm 119:1-8) This psalm may be considered as the statement of a believer's experience. Verse 18. The saints do not complain of the obscurity of the law, but of their own blindness. Verse 1. Wondrous things. There are promises in God's word that no man has ever tried, to find. of So let me close with a little tour of Psalm 119, and show you seven kinds of prayer with which you can soak your Bible reading this year. Compare 1 Corinthians 2:12, 1 Corinthians 2:14-15. That l may behold wondrous things out of thy law. The Scriptures teem with marvels; the Bible is wonder land; it not only relates miracles, but it is itself a world of wonders. Some men can perceive no wonders in the gospel, but David felt sure that there were glorious things in the law: he had not half the Bible, but he prized it more than some men prize the whole. They do not realize the grand evil which the Bible has come to cure, and they have not a heart to the blessings which it offers to bestow. And what man can open his own eyes, since he is born blind? to be kept diligently. that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law; the law strictly taken, which had great and excellent things in it; and was wonderful for the compendiousness of it; for the justice, holiness, and equity of its precepts; especially for its spirituality, and above all for Christ, being the end of it; the two last more particularly could only be discerned by a spiritual man: or rather the five books of Moses, the almost only Scriptures extant in David's time, in which there were many wonderful things concerning Christ; some delivered by way of promise and prophecy of him, under the characters of the seed of the woman, the seed of Abraham, the Shiloh, and the great Prophet; and many others in dark figures, types, and shadows, which required a spiritual sight to look into; of which the rock and manna, the brasen serpent, passover, &c. are instances: but rather, as the word "law" signifies "doctrine", the doctrine of the Gospel may be meant; which contains mysteries in it, respecting the trinity of Persons in the Godhead, the person of Christ, his incarnation, sufferings and death; the blessings of grace through him; the doctrines of peace, pardon, righteousness, eternal life, and the resurrection of the dead; with many others. The Holy Scriptures are plain enough; but the heart of man is darkened by sin. In 118 we had the "wondrous" character of redemption; in 119 we have the "wonders" ( Psalms 119:18 Psalms 119:27 Psalms 119:129 ), of God's revelation. Psalm 119:18, KJV: "Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law." "To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them" ( Isaiah 8:20 ). But if so, it may still be asked what is the meaning of this prayer, and why does the Bible itself insist so often on the indispensable need of the Spirit of God to teach? Article Images Copyright © 2020 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. Open thou mine eyes. Above all, let us give our whole mind in patient, loving study to the book itself, and where we fail, at any essential part, God will either send his evangelist Philip to our aid ( Acts 8:26-40 ) or instruct us himself. And Christ saith, "If you, being evil, can give good gifts to your children; how much more shall your heavenly Father give his Holy Spirit to them that ask him?" If we can show this, it may be another token that the book comes from Him who made man... That God has bestowed upon man the faculty of wonder we all know. The Holy Scriptures are plain enough; but the heart of man is darkened by sin. Many who have seen and admired some excellencies in the Law could never see, and therefore have derided, that which is the excellency of the Gospel, till God had opened their heart to understand. Robert Murray Macheyne, 1813-1843. King James Version (KJV) He wanted to know about God himself in all his majesty, purity, and grace. It is as if he would have said, Although the world taketh the law of God to be but a light thing, and it seemeth to be given but as it were for simple souls and young children; yet for all that there seemeth such a wisdom to be in it, as that it surmounts all the wisdom of the world, and that therein lie hid wonderful secrets. First, the scales fall from our eyes, and then we receive sight. C. Leupold sees the setting as post-exilic (Ezra, Nehemiah, Haggai, Malachi). So here, in the same spirit, and to the same compassionate and loving Lord, does the Psalmist pray, "Open thou mine eyes"; and both in this and the preceding petition, "Deal bountifully with thy servant," we see at once who prompted the prayer. The truths taught here are. The Bible addresses our sense of wonder by constantly presenting the new and unexpected to us; it sets before us things beautiful and grand. Verse 18-19. The blind man's wisdom. Barton Bouchier. The wondrous things seem to be the great things of an eternal world -- he had turned his enquiring eyes upon the wonders of nature, sun, moon, and stars, mountains, trees, and rivers. When God is said to enlighten us, it is not that we should expect new revelations, but that we may see the wonders in his word, or get a clear sight of what is already revealed. Open thou mine eyes. What perfect precepts, what precious promises, what priceless privileges are neglected by us because we wander among them like blind men among the beauties of nature, and they are to us as a landscape shrouded in darkness! He makes up his mind that he will take a look at it. 27 z Make me understand the way of your precepts, ... the interactive Knowing the Bible study series, the Preaching the Word commentary series, and more. The light which they beg is not anything besides the word. Happy are those who keep his decrees, who seek him with their whole heart, 3. who also do no wrong, but walk in his ways. Psalm 119:18 Your Word Is a Lamp to My Feet. 17 GIMEL. Wherefore, as suppliants, we draw near to him, saying, "Open thou mine eyes," etc. These things disclose themselves, not so much to learning, though that is not to be despised, as to spiritual sight, to a humble, loving heart. 119:18; Prayer Needed for Effective Bible Study. That I may behold wondrous things out of thy Law, Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers, Keil and Delitzsch Biblical Commentary on the Old Testament. Richard Stock, (1626).

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