A crossword clue came up a few days ago that said something like: 'Light on the feet'. I immediately thought it might be 'LAMP': Your word is a lamp unto my feet and a light upon my path. (Ps 119:105) Nowhere near right. It meant fleet of foot, tippy-toe and fancy footwork. However, if you … Continue reading Psalm 119 Nun, 12 July 2020
Tag: God’s word
Psalm 119E, 19 Feb 17
Note: An introduction to Psalm 119 was posted last week. He, ח This fifth section (33-40) reads like a plea from a faltering student for assistance in following a path that is definitely right but steep or poorly defined. The psalmist seeks divine tuition in the way of right statutes, understanding of the law, and the … Continue reading Psalm 119E, 19 Feb 17
Psalm 119A, 12 Feb 17
Aleph א In words reminiscent of Psalm 1, the first section begins by inviting us to walk in God’s ways. Happy are those whose way is blameless, who walk in God’s way. (v.1) The preceding post discussed, perhaps inconclusively, what the divine way and the word of God might mean. It also listed some antiphons written for … Continue reading Psalm 119A, 12 Feb 17
Psalm 119
Note: This post re-introduces the longest psalm, sections of which arise in the next two weeks. Subsequent posts will look more closely at sections as they appear in the Lectionary, starting with Aleph then He on the following Sunday. Psalm 119 has at its heart the 'law', or the premises principles, and promises of God. At 176 … Continue reading Psalm 119
Psalm 119:105ff 13 July 2014
Enter '119' in the Search field at right and you come up with four posts on this psalm over less than a year -- this one makes five. Five times out of 150 psalms is favouritism, surely? No; at 176 verses this is longest psalm -- and the longest chapter in the Bible. So we've been taking small … Continue reading Psalm 119:105ff 13 July 2014
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