Sunday, July 13, 2008

Word Repetition - Psalm 139

“And the Book of the prophet Isaiah was handed to Him. And He opened the Book and found the place where it was written, ‘The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, because He anointed Me to preach the Gospel to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim release to the captives, and recovery of sight to the blind, to set free those who are down trodden, to proclaim the favourable year of the Lord.’ And he closed the book, and gave it back to the attendant, and sat down; and the eyes of all the synagogue were fixed upon Him. And He began to say to them, ‘Today this Scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.’” Luke 4:17-21

Sometimes looking at repetition within God’s Word can give new insights. In the 24 verses of Psalm 139. For instance: “My” is repeated 8 times. “Me” 15 times, “I” is repeated 18 times; and, as you might expect, the words referring to God (Lord/Thy/Thou) occur 36 times.

Stay near God's Word. Take care. Your servant & friend in Christ, Darlene

PS: Prayer Requests: The Kossally family taking a much needed holiday. David’s, Adrian’s and Randy’s doctors. Gregg who must sell his home in the UK. And my need.

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