Resh’s Tribute to God’s Word

         The exquisite uniqueness of Psalm 119 is that its composer uses each successive letter of the Hebrew alphabet to sing an octave of praise to God’s Word.  Resh—the twentieth letter—focuses its tribute primarily upon the spiritual battle between evil and good, and…

Tsadde’s Tribute to God’s Word

       The exquisite uniqueness of Psalm 119 is that its composer uses each successive letter of the Hebrew alphabet to sing an octave of praise to God’s Word.  Tsadde, the eighteenth letter, has two intertwined themes—righteousness and trials.  Though stated explicitly in the New…

Ayin’s Tribute to God’s Word

       The exquisite uniqueness of Psalm 119 is that its composer uses each successive letter of the Hebrew alphabet to sing an octave of praise to God’s Word.  Ayin is the sixteenth letter; its tribute begins with the composer’s statement of how he has lived. …

Kaph’s Tribute to God’s Word

       The exquisite uniqueness of Psalm 119 is that its composer uses each successive letter of the Hebrew alphabet to sing an octave of praise to God’s Word.  Kaph is the eleventh letter of the alphabet.  Its tribute focuses upon the comfort (i.e. strengthening)…