Psalm 119:164 - Your Word is a Lamp to My Feet (2024)

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What is the meaning of your word "is a lamp to my feet"? ›

God's word is a lamp that shows us how to live and walk; like a Spiritual compass. His Word illuminates the path for each step and, keeps us from missteps and wrong turns. Living without the Word of God is like trying to go somewhere you've never been without directions.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Psalm 119:164

The more we see the beauty of truth, the more we shall see the hateful deformity of a lie. We are to praise God even for afflictions; through grace we get good from them.

That the word of God is a clear and a full rule to direct us in all the conditions and affairs of the present life. It is a clear rule, for it is called a lamp; and it is a full rule, for it is a lamp not only for our path, but for our feet.

Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. 105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. 105 Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path. 105 By your words I can see where I'm going; they throw a beam of light on my dark path.

Life, the LIGHT of divinity, wisdom, intellect, and good works are all manifestations of the symbolic nature of the lamp. Lamps can also be a gateway to another plane, as in the story of Aladdin and the genie.

Thus, to “walk in the law” is a lyrical way of describing what it means to follow the law in every respect. According to Psalm 119, this type of walking — consistently choosing to follow the path that God has revealed through the law — leads inexorably to a happy, blessed life.

In biblical passages, particularly in the Old Testament, feet often symbolize stability, direction, and the path of righteousness. For instance, in Psalms 119:105, "Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path," feet represent guidance and the way of God's teachings.

Psalm 119:105

The symbolism of light or a lamp is used to show direction or instruction received as a result of understanding of God's Word. In other words, the person can walk, live his life, because light, truth, is given to him.

: capable of moving in a quick and graceful way. He's very light on his feet for such a big person.

Scripture speaks of “the Word of God,” meaning “the things God has said.” But Scripture also uses the phrase “the Word of God” as a name. Specifically, as a name for Jesus Christ. Just listen to the way John's gospel begins: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

Have hidden your word in my heart? ›

Psalms 119:11 In-Context

11 I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. 12 Praise be to you, LORD; teach me your decrees. 13 With my lips I recount all the laws that come from your mouth.

Psalm 119 is a prayer that includes many different elements, including prayers of praise (45-48), lament (81-88), vindication (132-134), obedience (57-64), and petitions for wisdom (33-40). 7. David Powlison observes, “Psalm 119 is actually not about the topic of getting Scripture into your life.

Psalm 119:105 reminds me that God's word is personal, practical, and powerful. His word shines light onto our personal path to show our feet attached to our personal body the way to go. That is so powerful when God gives us a word that practically directs us in our personal lives.

Psalm 119:105

The symbolism of light or a lamp is used to show direction or instruction received as a result of understanding of God's Word. In other words, the person can walk, live his life, because light, truth, is given to him.

It means that anything this world may either give to you or take away from you doesn't really matter that much, because a life awaits you beyond the present that greatly surpasses this one in every way. It means that for the one who has faith in Jesus, the best is yet to come.