Psalms 119:96 Meaning and Explanation
“I have seen an end of all perfection: but thy commandment is exceeding broad.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →While all human achievement has limits, God's commandment is infinitely expansive.
The Context of Psalms 119:96
The contrast between finite human perfection and boundless divine law.
What Does Psalms 119:96 Mean?
'I have seen an end of all perfection' reflects human limitation. The psalmist has observed that every human excellence, achievement, and system eventually reaches its limit and ends. Nothing human is infinite.
'But thy commandment is exceeding broad' contrasts this with God's law. God's commandment has no boundary—it is vast, comprehensive, and limitless in scope and wisdom.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 119:96
What does Psalms 119:96 mean?
While all human achievement has limits, God's commandment is infinitely expansive.
What is the context of Psalms 119:96?
The contrast between finite human perfection and boundless divine law.