He will not always strive with us, nor will He keep His anger forever. Psalm 103:9 NASB Keep – How long will God stay angry? Answering that question seems to be behind the usual translations of this verse. For example, TEV renders the verse, “He does not keep on rebuking; he is not angry forever.”…
He will not always strive with us, nor will He keep His anger forever. Psalm 103:9 NASB Strive – The Hebrew word rib is about combat. In its primary sense, it describes physical battle, often between two single opponents. Of course, it also includes verbal combat, contention, debate and arguing. “By another easy transition it…
The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in lovingkindness. Psalm 103:8 NASB Lord is – David read Moses. He must have since this verse is a direct quote from Exodus 34:6. In order to support his previous claim that the revelation of Moses disclosed the standards of God’s ways, David cites…
He made known His ways to Moses, His acts to the sons of Israel. Psalm 103:7 NASB Ways – If there were any doubt about David’s opinion on Torah observance, this settles the question. David declares that YHVH made His ways known to Moses. That can only mean the Torah given at Sinai and its…
The Lord performs righteous deeds and judgments for all who are oppressed. Psalm 103:6 NASB Righteous deeds and judgments – When you read the NASB translation of this verse, do you picture God doing righteous things? “Performs righteous deeds” might lead you to imagine God, calmly sitting on Heaven’s throne, issuing orders to His angels…
Not that I speak from want, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. I know how to get along with humble means, and I also know how to live in prosperity; in any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of being filled and going hungry, both of having…
Who satisfies your years with good things, so that your youth is renewed like the eagle. Psalm 103:5 NASB Satisfies – “All I really want in life is to be satisfied.” Have you ever thought something like this? What did you mean? For most people in the Western world today, the idea of satisfaction is…
Who redeems your life from the pit, Who crowns you with lovingkindness and compassion; Psalm 103:4 NASB Redeems – Who redeems your life from the pit? David frames it as a statement, but perhaps we should begin with a question. Who does this? According to David’s psalm, YHVH is the redeemer. Of course, Trinitarians will…
Who pardons all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases; Psalm 103:3 NASB Iniquities – Bent over! That’s what we were before pardon and healing. In fact, Yeshua recognizes the connection in his encounter with the woman suffering from scoliosis. He responds to those who raised objections to his act of healing by trying the…
I recently gave a lecture on the Bible and money in Port St. Joe, FL. Here it is for anyone who cares to listen.
