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Now give me the sense to follow your commands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/119.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Your hands have made and fashioned me; give me understanding that I may learn your commandments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/119.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Your hands have made me and fashioned me; give me understanding to learn Your commandments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/119.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />JOD. Thy hands have made me and fashioned me: give me understanding, that I may learn thy commandments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/119.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Your hands have made me and fashioned me; Give me understanding, that I may learn Your commandments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/119.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Your hands made me and fashioned me; Give me understanding, so that I may learn Your commandments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/119.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Your hands made me and fashioned me; Give me understanding, that I may learn Your commandments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/119.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Thy hands made me and fashioned me; Give me understanding, that I may learn Thy commandments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/119.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Your hands made me and established me; Give me understanding, that I may learn Your commandments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/119.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Your hands have made me and established me; Give me understanding <i>and</i> a teachable heart, that I may learn Your commandments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/119.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Your hands made me and formed me; give me understanding so that I can learn your commands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/119.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Your hands made me and formed me; give me understanding so that I can learn Your commands. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/119.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />? YODH. Thy hands have made me and fashioned me: Give me understanding, that I may learn thy commandments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/119.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />You created me and put me together. Make me wise enough to learn what you have commanded. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/119.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />JOD. Thy hands have made me and fashioned me: give me understanding, that I may learn thy commandments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/119.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Your hands created me and made me what I am. Help me understand so that I may learn your commandments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/119.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />You created me, and you keep me safe; give me understanding, so that I may learn your laws. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/119.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Your hands made and formed me; give me understanding, that I may learn your commands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/119.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Your hands made me and formed me. Give me understanding so that I might learn your commands. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/119.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />YOD Your hands have made me and formed me. Give me understanding, that I may learn your commandments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/119.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />JOD. Thy hands have made me and fashioned me: give me understanding, that I may learn thy commandments.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/119.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Your hands have made me and fashioned me; give me understanding to learn Your commandments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/119.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />YODH Your hands have made me and formed me. Give me understanding, that I may learn your commandments. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/119.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />[YOD] Your hands made me and establish me, "" Cause me to understand, and I learn Your commands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/119.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Yod. Thy hands made me and establish me, Cause me to understand, and I learn Thy commands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/119.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Thy hands made me and they will prepare me: cause me to understand and I will learn thy commands.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/119.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />[JOD] Thy hands have made me and formed me: give me understanding, and I will learn thy commandments. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/119.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 118:73>IOD. Your hands have created me and formed me. Give me understanding, and I will learn your commandments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/119.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Your hands made me and fashioned me; give me understanding to learn your commandments. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/119.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Your hands have made and fashioned me; give me understanding that I may learn your commandments.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/119.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />YOTH. Thy hands have made me and fashioned me; teach me thy law,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/119.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Yodh Your hands have made me and have restored me; teach me your Law.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/119.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Thy hands have made me and fashioned me; Give me understanding, that I may learn Thy commandments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/119.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Thy hands have made me, and fashioned me: instruct me, that I may learn thy commandments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/119-73.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=15368" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/119.htm">Your Word is a Lamp to My Feet</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">72</span>The law from Your mouth is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver. <span class="reftext">73</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: yā·ḏe·ḵā (N-fdc:: 2ms) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">Your hands</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ‘ā·śū·nî (V-Qal-Perf-3cp:: 1cs) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">have made me</a> <a href="/hebrew/3559.htm" title="3559: way·ḵō·wn·nū·nî (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConjImperf-3mp:: 1cs) -- A primitive root; properly, to be erect; hence to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal, or figurative.">and fashioned me;</a> <a href="/hebrew/995.htm" title="995: hă·ḇî·nê·nî (V-Hifil-Imp-ms:: 1cs) -- To discern. A primitive root; to separate mentally, i.e.(generally) understand.">give me understanding</a> <a href="/hebrew/3925.htm" title="3925: wə·’el·mə·ḏāh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjImperf.Cohort-1cs) -- A primitive root; properly, to goad, i.e. to teach:(un-) accustomed, X diligently, expert, instruct, learn, skilful, teach(-er,ing).">to learn</a> <a href="/hebrew/4687.htm" title="4687: miṣ·wō·ṯe·ḵā (N-fpc:: 2ms) -- Commandment. From tsavah; a command, whether human or divine.">Your commandments.</a> </span><span class="reftext">74</span>May those who fear You see me and rejoice, for I have hoped in Your word.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/1-27.htm">Genesis 1:27</a></span><br />So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/10-8.htm">Job 10:8</a></span><br />Your hands shaped me and altogether formed me. Would You now turn and destroy me?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/64-8.htm">Isaiah 64:8</a></span><br />But now, O LORD, You are our Father; we are the clay, and You are the potter; we are all the work of Your hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/18-6.htm">Jeremiah 18:6</a></span><br />“O house of Israel, declares the LORD, can I not treat you as this potter treats his clay? Just like clay in the potter’s hand, so are you in My hand, O house of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/31-15.htm">Job 31:15</a></span><br />Did not He who made me in the womb also make them? Did not the same One form us in the womb?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/16-4.htm">Proverbs 16:4</a></span><br />The LORD has made everything for His purpose—even the wicked for the day of disaster.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/45-9.htm">Isaiah 45:9-12</a></span><br />Woe to him who quarrels with his Maker—one clay pot among many. Does the clay ask the potter, ‘What are you making?’ Does your work say, ‘He has no hands’? / Woe to him who says to his father, ‘What have you begotten?’ or to his mother, ‘What have you brought forth?’” / Thus says the LORD, the Holy One of Israel, and its Maker: “Concerning things to come, do you question Me about My sons, or instruct Me in the work of My hands? ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/9-20.htm">Romans 9:20-21</a></span><br />But who are you, O man, to talk back to God? Shall what is formed say to Him who formed it, “Why did You make me like this?” / Does not the potter have the right to make from the same lump of clay one vessel for special occasions and another for common use?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/2-10.htm">Ephesians 2:10</a></span><br />For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance as our way of life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/1-16.htm">Colossians 1:16</a></span><br />For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/1-3.htm">John 1:3</a></span><br />Through Him all things were made, and without Him nothing was made that has been made.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/1-2.htm">Hebrews 1:2</a></span><br />But in these last days He has spoken to us by His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, and through whom He made the universe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/4-11.htm">Revelation 4:11</a></span><br />“Worthy are You, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for You created all things; by Your will they exist and were created.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/8-6.htm">1 Corinthians 8:6</a></span><br />yet for us there is but one God, the Father, from whom all things came and for whom we exist. And there is but one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom all things came and through whom we exist.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/17-28.htm">Acts 17:28</a></span><br />‘For in Him we live and move and have our being.’ As some of your own poets have said, ‘We are His offspring.’</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Your hands have made me and fashioned me: give me understanding, that I may learn your commandments.</p><p class="hdg">thy hands</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/100-3.htm">Psalm 100:3</a></b></br> Know ye that the LORD he <i>is</i> God: <i>it is</i> he <i>that</i> hath made us, and not we ourselves; <i>we are</i> his people, and the sheep of his pasture.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/111-10.htm">Psalm 111:10</a></b></br> The fear of the LORD <i>is</i> the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do <i>his commandments</i>: his praise endureth for ever.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/138-8.htm">Psalm 138:8</a></b></br> The LORD will perfect <i>that which</i> concerneth me: thy mercy, O LORD, <i>endureth</i> for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands.</p><p class="hdg">give me</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/119-34.htm">Psalm 119:34,125,144,169</a></b></br> Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; yea, I shall observe it with <i>my</i> whole heart… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/22-12.htm">1 Chronicles 22:12</a></b></br> Only the LORD give thee wisdom and understanding, and give thee charge concerning Israel, that thou mayest keep the law of the LORD thy God.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/2-12.htm">2 Chronicles 2:12</a></b></br> Huram said moreover, Blessed <i>be</i> the LORD God of Israel, that made heaven and earth, who hath given to David the king a wise son, endued with prudence and understanding, that might build an house for the LORD, and an house for his kingdom.</p><p class="hdg">that I may</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/111-10.htm">Psalm 111:10</a></b></br> The fear of the LORD <i>is</i> the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do <i>his commandments</i>: his praise endureth for ever.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/james/3-18.htm">James 3:18</a></b></br> And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/119-35.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/psalms/119-66.htm">Commandments</a> <a href="/psalms/119-66.htm">Commands</a> <a href="/psalms/119-38.htm">Establish</a> <a href="/job/10-9.htm">Fashioned</a> <a href="/psalms/106-20.htm">Form</a> <a href="/psalms/104-26.htm">Formed</a> <a href="/psalms/119-48.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/psalms/119-71.htm">Learn</a> <a href="/psalms/119-32.htm">Teaching</a> <a href="/psalms/119-34.htm">Understand</a> <a href="/psalms/119-34.htm">Understanding</a> <a href="/psalms/119-34.htm">Wisdom</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/119-78.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/psalms/119-86.htm">Commandments</a> <a href="/psalms/119-86.htm">Commands</a> <a href="/psalms/119-90.htm">Establish</a> <a href="/psalms/139-16.htm">Fashioned</a> <a href="/psalms/139-13.htm">Form</a> <a href="/psalms/139-13.htm">Formed</a> <a href="/psalms/119-109.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/psalms/141-6.htm">Learn</a> <a href="/psalms/119-96.htm">Teaching</a> <a href="/psalms/119-79.htm">Understand</a> <a href="/psalms/119-99.htm">Understanding</a> <a href="/psalms/119-100.htm">Wisdom</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 119</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-1.htm">This psalm contains various prayers, praises, and professions of obedience.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">2. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-2.htm">Aleph.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-9.htm">Beth</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-17.htm">Gimel</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-25.htm">Daleth</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-33.htm">He</a></span><br><span class="reftext">41. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-41.htm">Waw</a></span><br><span class="reftext">49. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-49.htm">Zayin</a></span><br><span class="reftext">57. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-57.htm">Heth</a></span><br><span class="reftext">65. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-65.htm">Teth</a></span><br><span class="reftext">73. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-73.htm">Yodh</a></span><br><span class="reftext">81. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-81.htm">Kaph</a></span><br><span class="reftext">89. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-89.htm">Lamedh</a></span><br><span class="reftext">97. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-97.htm">Mem</a></span><br><span class="reftext">105. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-105.htm">Nun</a></span><br><span class="reftext">113. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-113.htm">Samekh</a></span><br><span class="reftext">121. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-121.htm">Ayin</a></span><br><span class="reftext">129. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-129.htm">Pe</a></span><br><span class="reftext">137. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-137.htm">Tsadhe</a></span><br><span class="reftext">145. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-145.htm">Qoph</a></span><br><span class="reftext">153. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-153.htm">Resh</a></span><br><span class="reftext">161. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-161.htm">Sin and Shin</a></span><br><span class="reftext">169. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-169.htm">Taw</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br 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individual. The imagery of God's "hands" suggests a personal and careful crafting, akin to a potter shaping clay (<a href="/isaiah/64-8.htm">Isaiah 64:8</a>). This reflects the biblical theme of God's sovereignty and intentionality in creation, as seen in <a href="/genesis/1-27.htm">Genesis 1:27</a>, where humanity is made in the image of God. The use of "fashioned" implies not just physical creation but also the shaping of one's character and purpose. This aligns with <a href="/job/10-8.htm">Job 10:8</a>, where Job acknowledges God's hand in his creation, and <a href="/psalms/139-13.htm">Psalm 139:13-14</a>, which speaks of being fearfully and wonderfully made. The phrase underscores the belief in a purposeful design, countering any notion of randomness in human existence.<p><b>give me understanding to learn Your commandments.</b><br>This request for understanding highlights the psalmist's desire for divine wisdom to comprehend and obey God's laws. It reflects the biblical principle that true understanding comes from God (<a href="/proverbs/2-6.htm">Proverbs 2:6</a>). The psalmist's plea is not just for intellectual knowledge but for spiritual insight that leads to obedience, as seen in <a href="/james/1-5.htm">James 1:5</a>, where believers are encouraged to ask God for wisdom. The commandments refer to the Torah, the first five books of the Bible, which were central to Jewish life and worship. This request aligns with the broader biblical theme of seeking God's guidance and the transformative power of His Word (<a href="/psalms/119-105.htm">Psalm 119:105</a>). It also points to the New Testament understanding of Jesus as the fulfillment of the law (<a href="/matthew/5-17.htm">Matthew 5:17</a>), where believers are called to follow His teachings as the ultimate expression of God's commandments.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_psalmist.htm">The Psalmist</a></b><br>The author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/119.htm">Psalm 119</a>, traditionally believed to be King David, who is expressing a deep desire for understanding and guidance from God.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The Creator, whose hands have made and fashioned the psalmist, indicating His intimate involvement in the creation and purpose of each individual.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_commandments.htm">The Commandments</a></b><br>Refers to God's laws and teachings, which the psalmist seeks to understand and follow.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/a/acknowledgment_of_god_as_creator.htm">Acknowledgment of God as Creator</a></b><br>Recognize that God’s hands have made and fashioned each of us, affirming our value and purpose in His design.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/desire_for_divine_understanding.htm">Desire for Divine Understanding</a></b><br>Like the psalmist, we should earnestly seek understanding from God to learn and live by His commandments.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_god's_commandments.htm">The Role of God’s Commandments</a></b><br>God’s commandments are not just rules but a guide to living a life that honors Him and fulfills our created purpose.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/prayer_for_wisdom.htm">Prayer for Wisdom</a></b><br>Regularly pray for wisdom and understanding, trusting that God will provide the insight needed to navigate life according to His will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_as_god's_workmanship.htm">Living as God’s Workmanship</a></b><br>Embrace the identity of being God’s workmanship, created for good works, and actively seek to fulfill the purpose He has set for us.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_119.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 119</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/key_themes_of_psalms.htm">What are the key themes of the Book of Psalms?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_god_command_violence_then.htm">Why did God command violence in the Old Testament?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_anthropomorphism.htm">What is anthropomorphism?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_the_law_of_moses_eternal.htm">Is the Law of Moses eternal? (Psalm 119:160 vs. Hebrews 8:13)</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/119.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>JOD.</span><p>(73) <span class= "bld">Fashioned.</span>--Literally, <span class= "ital">fixed, established.</span><p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/119.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 73.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Thy hands have made me and fashioned me</span> (comp. <a href="/psalms/100-3.htm">Psalm 100:3</a>; <a href="/psalms/138-8.htm">Psalm 138:8</a>; <a href="/psalms/139-14.htm">Psalm 139:14</a>). The "fundamental passage" is <a href="/deuteronomy/32-6.htm">Deuteronomy 32:6</a>; but the present psalmist seems to follow <a href="/job/10-8.htm">Job 10:8</a>. <span class="cmt_word">Give me understanding, that I may learn thy commandments.</span> If thou hast done so much for me, wilt thou not do more? Without "understanding" this body that thou hast given me is nothing worth (comp. ver. 34). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/119-73.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Your hands</span><br /><span class="heb">יָדֶ֣יךָ</span> <span class="translit">(yā·ḏe·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - fdc | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">have made me</span><br /><span class="heb">עָ֭שׂוּנִי</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·śū·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and fashioned me;</span><br /><span class="heb">וַֽיְכוֹנְנ֑וּנִי</span> <span class="translit">(way·ḵō·wn·nū·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine plural | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3559.htm">Strong's 3559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be erect</span><br /><br /><span class="word">give me understanding</span><br /><span class="heb">הֲ֝בִינֵ֗נִי</span> <span class="translit">(hă·ḇî·nê·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_995.htm">Strong's 995: </a> </span><span class="str2">To separate mentally, understand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to learn</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאֶלְמְדָ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’el·mə·ḏāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect Cohortative - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3925.htm">Strong's 3925: </a> </span><span class="str2">To exercise in, learn</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Your commandments.</span><br /><span class="heb">מִצְוֺתֶֽיךָ׃</span> <span class="translit">(miṣ·wō·ṯe·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4687.htm">Strong's 4687: </a> </span><span class="str2">Commandment</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/119-73.htm">Psalm 119:73 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/119-73.htm">Psalm 119:73 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/119-73.htm">Psalm 119:73 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/119-73.htm">Psalm 119:73 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/119-73.htm">Psalm 119:73 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/119-73.htm">Psalm 119:73 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/119-73.htm">Psalm 119:73 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/119-73.htm">Psalm 119:73 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/119-73.htm">Psalm 119:73 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/119-73.htm">Psalm 119:73 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/119-73.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 119:73 Your hands have made me and formed (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/119-72.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 119:72"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 119:72" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/119-74.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 119:74"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 119:74" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>