Psalms 119:70 Meaning and Explanation
“Their heart is as fat as grease; but I delight in thy law.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →While the wicked's hearts are insensitive, the psalmist finds joy in God's law.
The Context of Psalms 119:70
The contrast between the insensitive hearts of the wicked and the psalmist's joy in God's law.
What Does Psalms 119:70 Mean?
'Their heart is as fat as grease' is vivid imagery. Fat represents dullness, insensitivity, spiritual opacity. The hearts of the wicked are gross and heavy, incapable of perceiving or responding to truth.
'But I delight in thy law' contrasts this with the psalmist's condition. While the wicked are spiritually obese and unresponsive, the psalmist finds delight—genuine joy and pleasure—in God's law.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 119:70
What does Psalms 119:70 mean?
While the wicked's hearts are insensitive, the psalmist finds joy in God's law.
What is the context of Psalms 119:70?
The contrast between the insensitive hearts of the wicked and the psalmist's joy in God's law.