Psalms 119:147
Psalms 119:147 Meaning and Explanation
“I prevented the dawning of the morning, and cried: I hoped in thy word.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The psalmist awakens before dawn to pray, placing his hope in God's word.
The Context of Psalms 119:147
Early morning prayer expressing hope in God's word.
What Does Psalms 119:147 Mean?
'I prevented the dawning of the morning' means the psalmist rose before daybreak. He awakened before dawn—anticipating sunrise—to begin his prayers. His devotion is so eager it awakens him early.
'And cried: I hoped in thy word' shows his prayer of hope. Rising in the darkness, the psalmist cried out to God, and his hope—his confident expectation—was anchored in God's word.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 119:147
What does Psalms 119:147 mean?
The psalmist awakens before dawn to pray, placing his hope in God's word.
What is the context of Psalms 119:147?
Early morning prayer expressing hope in God's word.