Psalms 119:167

Psalms 119:167 Meaning and Explanation

My soul hath kept thy testimonies; and I love them exceedingly.

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The psalmist's being is devoted to maintaining God's testimonies with passionate love.

The Context of Psalms 119:167

Wholehearted commitment to God's testimonies with passionate, excessive love.

What Does Psalms 119:167 Mean?

'My soul hath kept thy testimonies' shows the psalmist's inner being is committed to preserving God's truth. His entire self—his soul—is engaged in this maintenance.

'And I love them exceedingly' emphasizes the intensity. The psalmist's love for God's testimonies is not moderate or restrained but excessive—it far exceeds normal affection.

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What does Psalms 119:167 mean?

The psalmist's being is devoted to maintaining God's testimonies with passionate love.

What is the context of Psalms 119:167?

Wholehearted commitment to God's testimonies with passionate, excessive love.

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