Psalms 119:26 Meaning and Explanation
“I have declared my ways, and thou heardest me: teach me thy statutes.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →God has listened when the psalmist confessed his ways; now he asks for instruction in God's statutes.
The Context of Psalms 119:26
Confession met with divine responsiveness leading to a request for teaching.
What Does Psalms 119:26 Mean?
'I have declared my ways' indicates the psalmist has made confession or explanation of his life before God. He has laid bare his conduct and condition.
'And thou heardest me' confirms God's attentiveness and response. On the basis of this hearing relationship, the psalmist now makes his request: 'teach me thy statutes.' The connection suggests that being heard by God creates the context for receiving his instruction.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 119:26
What does Psalms 119:26 mean?
God has listened when the psalmist confessed his ways; now he asks for instruction in God's statutes.
What is the context of Psalms 119:26?
Confession met with divine responsiveness leading to a request for teaching.