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Hebrew Class 2014. Psalm 119:81- Hebrew Word Studies Lesson Five. Aleph (ah- lef ) (vs. 1-8) – an ox – generally refers to prosperity; strength under an agricultural economy.
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Hebrew Class 2014 Psalm 119:81- Hebrew Word Studies Lesson Five
Aleph (ah-lef) (vs. 1-8) – an ox – generally refers to prosperity; strength under an agricultural economy. Beth (bayth) (vs. 9-16) – a house; a tent – generally refers to the plan of God; living, or, being at home in the plan of God for your life. Gimel (ghee-mel) (vs. 17-24) – gimel is a camel; camel’s neck; soul. The camel is a beast of burden; well-traveled. Represents an extensive knowledge of Bible doctrine. Daleth (daw-leth) (vs. 25-32) – door; curtain to tent – entrance to relationship with God; entrance into the plan of God. He (hay) (vs. 33-40) – window; lattice – new perspective. Waw (wow) or Vav (vs. 41-48) – hook; nail; peg – the Word of God is the hook on which a believer hangs his life Zayin (vs. 49-56) – a weapon. Our weapon is the Word of God (prayer is our heavy artillary). Cheth (or heth) (vs. 57-64) – a fence or enclosure. The Grace of God protecting the believer. Teth (vs. 65-72) – to roll together. Concept of relationship. Yod (vs. 73-80) – a hand (viewed from the side – a hand cupped). The hand of blessing – our true security.
Psalm 119:81-88 Kaph (caf) – the palm of a hand (simply an advance on the Yod). No matter how bad things seem, you, as a believer in Jesus Christ, are in the plan of God, and in the hand of God (cf. Isaiah 49:15, 16; John 10:27-29; Romans 8:35-39). “Salvation” (vs. 81) – the hand of deliverance. “Comfort” (vs. 82) – the hand of comfort. “Judgment” (vs. 84) – the hand of judgment.
Psalm 119:89-96 Lamed (law-med) – an ox goad. • An ox also represented service. An ox under an agricultural economy was the greatest producer. • The ox, carrying all that great weight, quickly had their strength depleted, so they had a tendency to be lazy! • So, the ox goad! It had a sharp point so that when you jabbed him, he really moved! • Jab not enough to really hurt bad, but just enough to keep him going! • Now, what do you suppose keeps you going?!
Psalm 119:97-104 Mem (maim) – originally signified water. Refers to the “water of the word” of Ephesians 5:26. Emphasizes the importance of Bible Doctrine. • “Wiser” (vs. 98) - chakam(H2449 – TWOT 647). • Often used for that wisdom which brings success – even prosperity. • Represents a manner of thinking & attitude concerning life’s experiences. • The wisdom of the Old Testament is quite distinct from other ancient world views – reflected in OT wisdom is the teaching of a personal God who is holy & just, & who expects those who know Him to exhibit His character in the many practical affairs of life. (See TWOT entry.)