Psalm 97:11
Old Testament • 6 words with Strong's data
"Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart."
Word-by-Word Analysis
אוֹר
ʼôwr
illumination or (concrete) luminary (in every sense, including lightning, happiness, etc.)
זָרַע
zâraʻ
to sow; figuratively, to disseminate, plant, fructify
שִׂמְחָה
simchâh
blithesomeness or glee, (religious or festival)
יָשָׁר
yâshâr
straight (literally or figuratively)
לֵב
lêb
the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
Key Terms in This Verse
אוֹר ʼôwr
illumination or (concrete) luminary (in every sense, including lightning, happiness, etc.)
Study H216 →לֵב lêb
the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
Study H3820 →Cross References
I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness.
But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.
Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee: and the light shall shine upon thy ways.
Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.
I will bear the indignation of the LORD, because I have sinned against him, until he plead my cause, and execute judgment for me: he will bring me forth to the light, and I shall behold his righteousn...
And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the Lamb is the light thereof.
The Jews had light, and gladness, and joy, and honour.
For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.
For thou wilt light my candle: the LORD my God will enlighten my darkness.
And there shall be no night there; and they need no candle, neither light of the sun; for the Lord God giveth them light: and they shall reign for ever and ever.
For Zion’s sake will I not hold my peace, and for Jerusalem’s sake I will not rest, until the righteousness thereof go forth as brightness, and the salvation thereof as a lamp that burneth.
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