The National tribune., 1892-12-08

There is very little difference in Specification
in the originals DaTbGlrT and Amer. Jebb, how
ever, says the two words are not synonymous.
They seem to be scattered quite indiHerently
throughout the Psalm. This is true of each
alphabetlc section, since We find both originals
in the same sections The difference is so slight
that our translators did not notice in single
case where either occur in Psalm 119, but
throughout rendered Word or Words.
We notice Word in connection with Truth
in V. A. with which compare v. 160. Also
see Word and Righteousness combined in
thought in V. 123. Notice, too, pure Word "
in v. no.
If the Bible is Gods Word, then 10 follows
God spoke it. Words issue from mouths.
That would be anthropomorphism. But we
image God with any human parts only for
literary and realistic purposes. In whatever
way Gods Will and requirements are made
known to us in the form of words, we may
say with at least fguratiye or rhetorical truth
that God uttered said words. and that. there
fore. he has vocal powers and organs. 1t is be-
cause Christ became the main means of COM
muuicatiOn between God and man that we call
Him The Word, or the LogOs.
We notice how ST. Paul in his letter to st.
Titus 49, styles the truths of God the Word.
In most cases the expressions in Psalm 119,
containing Word or Words is according to Thy
Word vs.. 9. %, e. Al, 50. So, rs, 116. 154,
1859. The appeal is to Gods veracity. Com
pare remember Thy Word" in Y. 40.
Then Word is used in connection with Keep:
VS.. II, 81, 81. 10l, 153. Compare also Heed, in
w. We should obey Gods COMMANDMENTS.
Needing and Keeping are quite akin in mean
ing. The Word cleanses. VS. 1t, hidden
in the heart, kept precious and valued, checks
US from sin. (Y. H. The Word quickens Us
keeps our conscience aiige-makes US sensitive
as to wrong doing. (Vs. 25, so 107, 154.) It
strengthens US. w. 25) UphOlds US. ". 1867
1t impsrts good sense. ". 169.) 1t guides US
in our steps. (V. 1881 1t comforts. ~. So;
CT. V. 49, 1t inspires hope. (Ys. "a. 81,
ia. 147. It is settled. reliable, permanent
principle ". 3d. 1t is pure. $40: CT.
righteousness, V. 1881 1t is Truth. Tvs. AZ,
1901 We may trust in il. ". A. 1t is the
secret of salvation. ". A. 1t is the bearer
of mercy. (V. So 1t is sweet. ~ 1857 It
is lamp. (V. los; CT light in v. 1907 We
ought to walk by said illumination.
If Gods Word be all this we onght to reyer-
ence it. ". 1911 We ought not forget it.
(Vs. Is. 1897 We ought to rejoice in it's pos
session. (V. 1872 We should pray to God to
deal with Us according to His Word. ".
Co. We should beseech Him to fix it,
establish it, make it the principle of con-
duct in our minds. WIS., So much is God's
Word to u.s. Let declare, s-did David,
Mine eyes prevent the night watches, that I
might mediate in Thy word" (V. 14S.)
DIR. Adam Clarke referring to the reason why
the Bible is called the Word, said: I'm reyela-
tion God speaks to man; shows him in clear,
concise Ineligible, and rational way his iu-
terest, his duty, his privileges, and, in q word,
the reasonable service He requires of him."
Dickson wrote thus: 1.-THE Word signifeth
| Gods expouudiug His mind to US, as if he were
| speaking to u.s."
Henry: "The Scripture is called Gods Word
| or Saying because it is the declaration of His
mind, and Christ, the essential Eternal Word,
| is all in all to u.s."
| Pool: 1.-THE Scripture is called Gods Word.
as it proceeds from His mouth, and is revealed
\ by Him to u.s."