Psalms 119:40 Meaning and Explanation
“Behold, I have longed after thy precepts: quicken me in thy righteousness.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The psalmist declares his yearning for God's precepts and asks to be revived through God's justice.
The Context of Psalms 119:40
Declaration of passionate desire for God's precepts met with petition for revival.
What Does Psalms 119:40 Mean?
'Behold, I have longed after thy precepts' is an assertion of desire. The psalmist invites the listener ('Behold') to witness his longing—his intense and persistent yearning for God's instructions.
'Quicken me in thy righteousness' is the prayer for revival grounded in God's justice. The psalmist asks God to give him life and vitality, empowered by God's own righteous character.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 119:40
What does Psalms 119:40 mean?
The psalmist declares his yearning for God's precepts and asks to be revived through God's justice.
What is the context of Psalms 119:40?
Declaration of passionate desire for God's precepts met with petition for revival.