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

H216

illumination or (concrete) luminary (in every sense, including lightning, happiness, etc.)

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is

זָרַע

zâraʻ

H2232

to sow; figuratively, to disseminate, plant, fructify

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for the

צַדִּיק

tsaddîyq

H6662

just

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and

שִׂמְחָה

simchâh

H8057

blithesomeness or glee, (religious or festival)

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for the

יָשָׁר

yâshâr

H3477

straight (literally or figuratively)

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in

לֵב

lêb

H3820

the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything

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Key Terms in This Verse

sown H2232

זָרַע zâraʻ

to sow; figuratively, to disseminate, plant, fructify

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gladness H8057

שִׂמְחָה simchâh

blithesomeness or glee, (religious or festival)

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upright H3477

יָשָׁר yâshâr

straight (literally or figuratively)

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righteous H6662

צַדִּיק tsaddîyq

just

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Light H216

אוֹר ʼôwr

illumination or (concrete) luminary (in every sense, including lightning, happiness, etc.)

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heart H3820

לֵב lêb

the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything

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Cross References

John 12:46 cross-reference

I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness.

Proverbs 4:18 cross-reference

But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.

Job 22:28 cross-reference

Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee: and the light shall shine upon thy ways.

Psalm 112:4 cross-reference

Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.

Micah 7:9 cross-reference

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...

Revelation 21:23 cross-reference

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.

Esther 8:16 cross-reference

The Jews had light, and gladness, and joy, and honour.

Galatians 6:8 cross-reference

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.

Psalm 18:28 cross-reference

For thou wilt light my candle: the LORD my God will enlighten my darkness.

Revelation 22:5 cross-reference

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.

Isaiah 62:1 cross-reference

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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