Psalms 119:148
Psalms 119:148 Meaning and Explanation
“Mine eyes prevent the night watches, that I might meditate in thy word.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The psalmist awakens before night is over to meditate on God's word.
The Context of Psalms 119:148
Pre-dawn wakefulness devoted to meditation on God's word.
What Does Psalms 119:148 Mean?
'Mine eyes prevent the night watches' means the psalmist's waking eyes anticipate the watches—the divisions—of the night. He awakens in the pre-dawn hours before full morning.
'That I might meditate in thy word' gives his purpose. The psalmist deliberately arouses himself to have time for contemplation of God's word before the demands of the day overtake him.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 119:148
What does Psalms 119:148 mean?
The psalmist awakens before night is over to meditate on God's word.
What is the context of Psalms 119:148?
Pre-dawn wakefulness devoted to meditation on God's word.