Psalms 119:49 Meaning and Explanation
“Remember the word unto thy servant, upon which thou hast caused me to hope.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The psalmist asks God to remember the promise on which he has built his hope.
The Context of Psalms 119:49
Petition for God to act according to his word that gave the psalmist hope.
What Does Psalms 119:49 Mean?
'Remember the word unto thy servant' is a petition for God to recall his own commitment. When the psalmist asks God to remember, he is asking God to act in fulfillment of what he has already promised.
'Upon which thou hast caused me to hope' shows the effect of God's word: it has generated hope in the psalmist. This hope is not wishful thinking but confidence grounded in God's prior promise.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 119:49
What does Psalms 119:49 mean?
The psalmist asks God to remember the promise on which he has built his hope.
What is the context of Psalms 119:49?
Petition for God to act according to his word that gave the psalmist hope.