Samekh The letter Samekh is the 15th letter of the Aleph-Bet or alphabet. The root of the word Samech means “to lean upon,” “to uphold,” or “to support.” The pictograph for Samech looks something like a shield. For a day in Your courtyards is better than a thousand elsewhere.I would rather stand at the threshold of the house of my God…
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Daily Reading – Day 14 Psalm 119:105-112
Nun The fourteenth letter of the Hebrew alphabet is called “Nun” . Nun is said to represent both faithfulness and the reward for faithfulness. The word of God is a lamp to our feet. A light to our path. Meditation on God’s Word provides insight for daily living. We must always remain teachable and keep God’s righteous standards spelled out in His…
Daily Reading – Day 13 Psalm 119:97-104
Mem Mem is the thirteenth letter of the Hebrew alphabet. The word mem stands for mayim, which means water. The only thing that will quench one’s thirst is water. Just as a fish cannot survive without water, a Christian cannot survive without the Word of God. We are holy and clean, by the cleansing of God’s word. Ephesians 5:26. reminds…
Daily Reading – Day 12 Psalm 119:89-96
Lamedh If you turn to Psalm 119 in your Bible, you will notice that there is a word every 8 verses associated with the letters of the Hebrew alphabet. David wrote this chapter in an acrostic poem and every letter of the alphabet is followed by 8 verses. It is a chapter full of praise and worship, and the importance of…
Daily Reading – Day 11 Psalm 119:81-88
Kaph The eleventh letter of the Hebrew alphabet is called “Kaf” and has the numeric value of 20. The pictograph for Kaf looks like a palm of a hand. In this section of scripture we see the despair the writer is feeling. He is almost to the point of giving up, to the point of throwing in his towel, so to…
Daily Reading – Day 10 Psalm 119:73-80
Yodh The reading of today’s passages reminds me of the importance of spending time in God’s Word daily and maintaining a relationship with Him and His Word. If God is for you, who can be against you! Yodh is the tenth letter of the Hebrew Aleph-Bet. It represents the hand of God, His power and humility. God is mighty to…
Daily Reading – Day 9 Psalm 119:65-72
I have been reading from the longest chapter in the Bible. Psalm 119 has 176 verses that are divided into 22 sections of 8 verses each. The psalm was written to instruct those who returned from exile in the values of God’s Word. Each section also corresponds with a letter in the Hebrew alphabet or Aleph-bet. The Hebrew letter Teth…
Daily Reading – Day 8 Psalm 119:49-56
The letter Zayin is the seventh letter of the Aleph-Bet, having the numeric value of seven. The pictograph for Zayin looks like a sword, Its design is the form of a sword. The top of the zayin is the handle, and the vertical leg is the blade. Another interpretation of the zayin’s design is that it represents a crown and…
Daily Reading – Day 7 Psalm 119:41-48
Psalm 119 emphasizes the importance of the Word of God. Throughout the author talks about God’s Word, His precepts. The definition of a precept is a guiding principle or rule that is used to control, influence or regulate conduct. An example of a precept is a commandment found in the Ten Commandments. The letter Vav is the sixth letter of…