Psalms 119:140 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Bible Comments

Thy word is very pure: therefore thy servant loveth it. Thy word is very pure - צרופה tseruphah, it is purification. It is not a purified thing, but a thing that purifies. "Now ye are clean," said Christ, "by the word I have spoken unto you." God's word is a fire to purify as well as a hammer to break.

Psalms 119:140

140 Thy word is very pure:o therefore thy servant loveth it.