Psalms 119:28 Meaning and Explanation
“My soul melteth for heaviness: strengthen thou me according unto thy word.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The psalmist, overwhelmed by grief, asks God to strengthen him through his word.
The Context of Psalms 119:28
Petition for God's word to stabilize a soul crushed by sorrow.
What Does Psalms 119:28 Mean?
'My soul melteth for heaviness' expresses emotional anguish that approaches dissolution. The psalmist's burden is so great it feels as though his inner self is liquefying, losing coherence.
'Strengthen thou me according unto thy word' is the cry for reinforcement. God's word has inherent power to stabilize and strengthen the human spirit. The psalmist trusts that God will apply his word to rebuild the fragmented soul.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 119:28
What does Psalms 119:28 mean?
The psalmist, overwhelmed by grief, asks God to strengthen him through his word.
What is the context of Psalms 119:28?
Petition for God's word to stabilize a soul crushed by sorrow.