Psalms 119:140 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Thy word is very pure: therefore thy servant loveth it.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Your word is completely pure and perfect, so I, your servant, love it deeply.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is expressing how much he loves God's word because it is completely pure and without any flaws or corruption.

📚 Historical Context

This verse comes from Psalm 119, the longest chapter in the Bible, which is entirely devoted to praising God's law and word. The psalm was likely written during or after Israel's exile, when the people had learned through suffering how important it was to follow God's instructions. The Hebrew word for 'pure' suggests something that has been refined like precious metal, completely free from impurities.

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