Psalms 119:73 Meaning and Explanation
“Thy hands have made me and fashioned me: give me understanding, that I may learn thy commandments.”
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Read Full Chapter →God created the psalmist and therefore is the appropriate source of understanding to comprehend his commandments.
The Context of Psalms 119:73
Creator-creature relationship as the basis for prayer for understanding.
What Does Psalms 119:73 Mean?
'Thy hands have made me and fashioned me' is a declaration of creation. The psalmist is God's handiwork, shaped intentionally by God's own hands. This establishes God's intimate knowledge of the psalmist's nature.
'Give me understanding, that I may learn thy commandments' is the petition flowing from this recognition. Having created the psalmist, God can grant the understanding necessary to grasp his commandments.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 119:73
What does Psalms 119:73 mean?
God created the psalmist and therefore is the appropriate source of understanding to comprehend his commandments.
What is the context of Psalms 119:73?
Creator-creature relationship as the basis for prayer for understanding.