Psalm 119:130
NASB Lexicon
NASB ©HebrewStrong'sOrigin
The unfoldingפֵּ֖תַח
(pe·tach)
6608: an opening, unfoldingfrom pathach
of Your wordsדְּבָרֶ֥יךָ
(de·va·rei·cha)
1697: speech, wordfrom dabar
gives light;יָאִ֗יר
(ya·'ir)
215: to be or become lighta prim. root
It gives understandingמֵבִ֥ין
(me·vin)
995: to discerna prim. root
to the simple.פְּתָיִֽים׃
(pe·ta·yim.)
6612a: simple, perhaps open-mindedfrom pathah


















KJV Lexicon
The entrance
pethach  (pay'-thakh)
opening (figuratively) i.e. disclosure -- entrance.
of thy words
dabar  (daw-baw')
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
giveth light
'owr  (ore)
to be (causative, make) luminous (literally and metaphorically) -- break of day, glorious, kindle, (be, en-, give, show) light (-en, -ened), set on fire, shine.
it giveth understanding
biyn  (bene)
to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand
unto the simple
pthiy  (peth-ee')
silly (i.e. seducible) -- foolish, simple(-icity, one).
Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
The unfolding of Your words gives light; It gives understanding to the simple.

King James Bible
The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The revelation of Your words brings light and gives understanding to the inexperienced.

International Standard Version
The disclosure of your words illuminates, providing understanding to the simple.

NET Bible
Your instructions are a doorway through which light shines. They give insight to the untrained.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Open your word and shine and give understanding to young children.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Your word is a doorway that lets in light, and it helps gullible people understand.

King James 2000 Bible
The entrance of your words gives light; it gives understanding unto the simple.
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