Psalms 119:29

Authorized King James Version

Remove from me the way of lying: and grant me thy law graciously.

Word-by-Word Analysis

דֶּֽרֶךְ

H1870

from me the way

a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb

שֶׁ֭קֶר

H8267

of lying

an untruth; by implication, a sham (often adverbial)

הָסֵ֣ר

H5493

Remove

to turn off (literally or figuratively)

מִמֶּ֑נִּי

H4480

properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses

וְֽתוֹרָתְךָ֥

H8451

and grant me thy law

a precept or statute, especially the decalogue or pentateuch

חָנֵּֽנִי׃

H2603

graciously

properly, to bend or stoop in kindness to an inferior; to favor, bestow; causatively to implore (i.e., move to favor by petition)

Analysis

The worship and praise theme here intersects with the broader canonical witness to God's character and purposes. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of progressive revelation that finds its culmination in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's consistent character and purposes.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of ancient Near Eastern poetry and hymnic literature for worship shapes this text's meaning. Israel's liturgical traditions developed through centuries of temple worship and personal devotion Understanding a worldview centered on covenant relationship between God and His people helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine revelation in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about worship and praise?
What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of worship and praise, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of fundamental Christian doctrine?
How does the worship and praise theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?