What does Psalms 119:105 mean?

Psalms 119:105 (KJV) reads: " Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path." — This verse is from Psalms in the Old Testament. Read the full in-depth commentary at thelivingsword.org/commentary/psalms/119/105.

What is the context of Psalms 119:105?

Psalms 119:105 is found in Psalms chapter 119, verse 105. Psalms is part of the Old Testament. Read the full chapter at thelivingsword.org/read/psalms/119.

What does " Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.…" mean in the Bible?

This is Psalms 119:105 from the King James Version. Read the full in-depth commentary and application notes at The Living Sword Bible: thelivingsword.org/commentary/psalms/119/105.

Commentary on Psalms 119:105 — The Living Sword

“ Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.”
Psalms 119:105 (King James Version)

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Psalms 119:105 is verse 105 of chapter 119 in the Book of Psalms, part of the Old Testament. In the King James Version (1611), it reads: “ Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.”

Psalms 119:105 (King James Version): " Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path." Psalms 119:105 appears in the Book of Psalms, Old Testament, chapter 119, verse 105. The Book of Psalms was written by John son of Zebedee, the apostle Jesus loved (c. AD 85–95). John's Gospel is theologically the deepest of the four Gospels and one of the most profound documents ever written. Its stated purpose is clear: 'These are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name' (20:31). John opens not with a genealogy or a birth narrative but with a cosmic prologue: 'In the beginning was the Wor Key themes in Psalms include: I AM, eternal life, love, Holy Spirit, resurrection. To study Psalms 119:105 in depth — including word-by-word analysis in the original Hebrew and Aramaic, cross-references, multiple translations (KJV, WEB, Geneva, ASV, YLT, Darby), and AI-powered commentary — visit The Living Sword Bible at thelivingsword.org.

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