Bible Strands
Psalms 119:108
Accept the freewill offerings of my mouth, O LORD, and teach me Your judgments.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The psalmist addresses Yahweh during a time of severe affliction and mortal danger, immediately after asking for revival and before declaring an unyielding commitment to the law.
The words — The Hebrew נִדְב֣וֹת (nidbot) and רְצֵה (retzeh) literally translate to "freewill offerings" and "accept," directly describing the verbal devotion being presented to God.
The thread — The text links this spoken devotion to Hebrews 13:15 and Hosea 14:2, while Numbers 29:39 situates the freewill offering category within appointed times.
Why it lands — The verse records a request for God to receive spoken devotion and to instruct the speaker in His judgments, requiring the reader to present honest verbal offerings and actively seek understanding of divine commands.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Accept, I beseech thee, the freewill offerings of my mouth, O Lord, and teach me thy judgments.
Cross-references
- Hebrews 13:15 Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips that confess His name.
- Hosea 14:2 Bring your confessions and return to the LORD. Say to Him: “Take away all our iniquity and receive us graciously, that we may present the fruit of our lips.
- Numbers 29:39 You are to present these offerings to the LORD at your appointed times, in addition to your vow and freewill offerings, whether burnt offerings, grain offerings, drink offerings, or peace offerings.”
- Psalms 119:12 Blessed are You, O LORD; teach me Your statutes.
- Psalms 119:169 May my cry come before You, O LORD; give me understanding according to Your word.
- Psalms 119:130 The unfolding of Your words gives light; it informs the simple.
- Psalms 119:26 I recounted my ways, and You answered me; teach me Your statutes.