A new revelation

If you are studious,, digging deeper into the bible is not out of your element. I knew Psalms 119 is the longest chapter of the bible, and I have highlighted a few verses that resonated with me and I keep those verse close to my heart since they have helped in seasons in my life. Well, I was reading this psalm all over again and decided to take a closer look. As I read very intently, I realized 8 words repeated in this psalm. Please note that these words and sum may vary according to your bible translation. I read mine in the King James version.  

1.Word (dabar in Hebrew): His word, or saying, because it is the declaration of his mind, and Christ, the essential eternal Word, is all in all in it. (23times)
2. saying (imrah): this is another way to say word. (19 times)
3. statutes (chuqqim): the rules the *Jews made early in their history.  We translate it *laws in Psalm 119. "History" means the story of what happened. (22 times)
4. judgments (mishpatim): a later word for statutes. We translate it as "rules" in Psalm 119. (23times)
5. law (torah): this means the first 5 books of the Bible. Later it included other books like Isaiah and Jeremiah. We translate it "*teaching" in Psalm 119. (22times)
6. *commands (mitsvat): what someone with authority tells you to do. (22times)
7. precepts (piqqudim): These help us when we want to know what to do. We translate it "*guidelines" in Psalm 119. (21 times)
8. testimonies (eduth): these are the things that God tells us to do as *Jews or Christians. We translate it "*instructions" in Psalm 119. (21 times)

I found 7 paragraphs that have all 8 keys words, and I also saw 40 things that the word of god helps us which are:
1. His word helps us stay pure (v.9)
2. His word keeps us from sin (v.11)
3. His word gives us joy and delight (v.16, v111)
4. His word gives us guidance (v.17)
5. His word refreshes us (v. 25)
6. His word strengthens us (v. 28)
7. His word gives us trust (v.42)
8.   His word is faithful (v.138)
9. His word gives us comfort (v.52)
10. His word revives us (v.50)
11. His word keeps us on straight paths (v.67)
12.   His word gives us wisdom (v.110)
13. His word gives us revelation (v. 105)
14. His word gives us life (v.105)
15. His word gives us refuge (v.114)
16. His word provides to avoid shame (v. 6)
17. His word directs us (v.133)
18. His word gives us insight (v. 130)
19. His word gives us hope (v.49)
20. His word provides good counsel (v.24)
21. His word is truth (v. 160)
22.   His word delivered us (v. 170)
23. His word teaches us (v. 169)
24. His word is authoritative (v.89)
25. His word gives us freedom (v 45)
26. His word soothes (v. 147)
27.  His word redirects us (v. 37)
28. His word gives us peace (v. 165)
29. His word feeds our spirit (v.103)
30. His word gives us reassures us during our pain (v.75)
31. His word keeps you out of temptation (v. 115)
32. Point out your wrong beliefs and actions (v.29)
33. His word is love (v.88)
34. His word gives us eternal inheritance (v. 123)
35. His word gives us salvation (v. 41)
36. His word blesses us (v. 1-2)
37. His words inspire awe (v. 161)
38. His word causes us to grieve over sin (v.136)
39. His word gives us promises (v. 148)
40. His causes to pray and praise (v.171)                                                                                                                                                      
There’s so much meat (truth, context) in this chapter, but you can see God's character, promises, and light in Psalm 119 and all over the bible. I love how you can read the Bible 1,000 times and get something new every time; it shows how God loves us so much and gives us word when we need it or are receptive to receiving it. So next time you read the bible, don’t say it is boring; I’m just reading to check out of my to-do list; it's not relevant and just a book. Hebrews 4;12 For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. His word is more than just a book; it speaks to you differently according to your season or maturity.  It is not boring, and there’s plenty of context to read from.
So, I encourage you to read it, pray, and ask God to show you something new, as it did for me with the list. This list reminds me that God is amazing, and his word has all the answers and help I need. It is a one-of-a-kind book.