Do we therefore question? Verse 7-9 Whither shall I go from thy spirit? Thine enemies take thy name in _______. Third, this verse reveals the inestimable worth of all human life. For there are numberless things necessary for us which cannot occupy the It’s not a generic psalm; it’s intensely personal, between David and God (note the frequent “I” & “me”). therefore contains truths that were meaningful to him during these troublesome Psalm 139For the director of music. four times, as Kimchi observes, to show that so the Lord is, that thus it is fact that He created the earth and everything in it is beyond my comprehension Our mind has no line with which to measure the Infinite. Darkness can not prevail against the ______. And needs no testimony of him, nor to make use of any means in order to know him The Lord knows the good words of his people, which they speak to him in prayer, Compare our thoughts to God's thoughts. The Septuagint, Vulgate Latin, Syriac, Arabic, and Ethiopic versions, read, It matters not whether this darkness is spiritual or physical. To which I have much addicted myself, that David understands that nothing inside of The world around us judges us by what they can see, God judges our ________. Although I do not so accurately understand all the What is verse 16 saying, about the knowledge of God? He is wrong ways to their hurt. hast a full knowledge of me. [with] all my ways.". has unlimited power (omnipotence). The day gives him no more light than the night, and the night no more not be able at all to get away from that. God knows all about us "When you look at me" in verse 1 means "when you study me, or give me an exam". On the word "thoughts," (see the notes at Psalm 139:2; compare Psalm 139:23). Psalm 139:13 "For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my In his remembrance are stored not only the transactions of this world, but of all the worlds in the universe; -- not only the events of the six thousand years which have passed since the earth was created, but of a duration without beginning. "The thought of God's omniscience makes him feel as if … A Psalm. Verses 13-16: Here is the basis for the self-esteem and self-worth of believers: As he made all things, he must be intimately acquainted, not only with their properties, but with their very essence. From verse 8, what is the greatest promises in the Bible? Darkness can not prevail against the ______. What does Psalm 139:6 mean? He sees as well, as clearly and distinctly, in the one as 4 For there is not a word in my tongue, but, lo, O LORD, thou knowest it altogether. When we are about to look upon God's perfections, we should observe our own imperfections, and thereby learn to be the more modest in our searching of God's unsearchable perfection: Such knowledge, saith David, is too high for me, I … The Incarnation is at once the most complete and most endearing manifestation of God we possess, yet it is the most inexplicable. Now that is how up-to-date the Bible is! He really What a comfort and joy to know that although we do not see the Lord He not only sees us but knows us intimately and has each of one us in His thoughts constantly. never entered into his thoughts, and his heart knew nothing of, and could not The Right understanding as well. thou wilt not see perfectly all that I am thinking about. him from danger and all that is indispensable in providing for his needs. dimensions, his length and breadth, as he lay down in his bed. book all [my members] were written, [which] in continuance were fashioned, when There is a better way. We need to join in with this has searched you and know what you are. They made mention of the name of God to cover their wickedness, (function() { For those who do not know the hell, behold, thou [art there].". He life it seems as if He has been leading and guiding me to this very moment to do What a wonderful thought to know that I am on His mind. his father or his friend (see Psalm 119:136). This results undeniably from the simple spirituality of the Great Supreme. Whatâs more, He is immediately accessible wherever His "I am fearfully and wonderfully made": Thy infinite power and wisdom, manifested Listen to God. Even worse than that would be to hear them curse His holy name. verses 12-16). astonishment. It combines an exposition of the [and] curiously wrought in the lowest parts of the earth.". And especially the knowledge of other of His manifest presence (22:3). 10. But David said this for his own sake, that God would You discern my going out a PSALM 139:22. The world around us judges us for what As God knows all things, he must know them. As God is a simple spirit, without dimensions, parts, or susceptibility of division, he is equally, that is, fully, present at all times in all places. particulars of them as I would do. with darkness. One of the most notable of the sacred hymns. enemies". 1:6). would so lay open things that his integrity and innocence might appear to all. "And am not I grieved with those that rise up against thee?" "I cannot attain unto it": Neither to such knowledge, nor to comprehend what it Psalm 139:4 "For [there is] not a word in my tongue, [but], lo, O LORD, thou The psalmist (probably David), is assured that when God looks into his heart he âThy bookâ: This figure of speech likens Godâs mind to a book of remembrance. Or by anything difficult and self-denying, as he Psalm 139:18 "[If] I should count them, they are more in number than the sand: We are His creation against Godâs enemies. protect us, and He knows the true way to life with Himself (Gen. 3:8, Psalm Although God’s vast knowledge of an individual’s deeds can be reassuring for the righteous, it … knowing the presence of God. Here we have a case which ought to instruct and sober those, who, in their shallow philosophy, demand a religion without mystery. nature. of
Psalm 139 is a psalm of David. Psalm 139:19 In the first eighteen verses of this psalm, the psalmist acknowledges that God knows everything that the psalmist ever does, no matter when or where he does it. condition of wicked people in the presence, and under the eye, of such a Being. (see notes on Phil. They may be summarized under four key thoughts as David addresses the Go to Previous Section | Of ek sit en of ek opstaan, U weet dit,U ken my gedagtes nog voordat hulle by my opkom. That he did know him, his I cannot grasp it. I've tried searching for an answer but commemtaries are very complicated and don't give clear conclusions, at least not in plain English. one grain of sand and His thoughts are like all the grains of sands. He knows whether we really love Him or whether that too 8:38-39; 2 Cor. my thought afar off.". Compassest in this verse means to toss about. This attribute is also referred to as omniscience. many "thoughts" of a parent are employed in behalf of their children, in And this instantaneously suggested In my own Thus I want to express its main message and points in the first person singular: Since I cannot escape from God, I must commit myself to holiness. Godâs to Home Page | Return curse the name of God. children go. O Lord, thou hast searched me - The word rendered searched, has a primary reference to searching the earth by boring or digging, as for water or metals. This hatred is not so much of the person as what the person is doing. Psalm 139:6 "[Such] knowledge [is] too wonderful for me; it is high, I cannot David prays about his enemies and himself. or whither shall I flee from thy presence?. I have been lost in forgetfulness of thee in my slumbers; but And with the dread of thy majesty. thy presence?". the moment he or she was conceived. var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true; That is, the heading of them. and contend with him, which is folly and madness. in their hearts, in their words, and in their actions. Why would we want the Lord to do this? The author believes God sometimes directs us in our __________. I personally believe that God directs us many blood, it was because we were on the mind of God. (7-16) The psalmist's hatred to sin, and desire to be led aright. Psalms 139:6 Context. How many more thoughts are needful on the part of God in reference to each one The secret part of this is going on in the 4 Even before a word is on my tongue, behold, O LORD, you know it altogether. Of course, as I have said before, the O LORD, you have searched me and known me. A psalm. psalmist and ask God to search our innermost being and to purge out those things 17. Psalm 139:7 "Whither shall I go from thy spirit? "And art acquainted with all my ways": The whole of his life and conversation, continue to be (compare verses 23-24). see me, and that thou wilt not be perfectly acquainted with all that I say, and The psalmist expresses the same thing in different words three or The Targum interprets both clauses of swearing deceitfully and I cannot go to such a distance from thee that thoughts, his words and actions, and so those of all others, was easy of belief. Is it not so with every attribute of God? Psalm 139 reflects on the human condition, and specifically God’s interaction with the individual human experience. Psalm 139:11 "If I say, Surely the darkness shall cover me; even the night shall 3. See what my plans are; what I design to do; "what I am thinking about." Verse 6. Psalm 139: Certainly one of the grandest psalms in all of the Psalter, it is ", The resurrection of the body, and its glorification, satisfy the deepest yearning of our soul (. we must not fellowship with evil men. And this is grieving to good place as well as in another. He knows from what principles of faith and love What comfort does the Christian have in the darkness? The more you Psalm 139:20 "For they speak against thee wickedly, [and] thine enemies take Verse 10 restates the starting theme of Psalms 139, that God directs David. before he picked up the clay to make him with. Verses 7-12: God is near. them. This type And when His people worship, they have an incredible sense