New King James Version
Psalms 105:19
19Until the time that his word came to pass, The word of the Lord tested him.
Psalms 105:19 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Until the time that his word came: the word of the Lord tried him.
- New International Version (NIV)till what he foretold came to pass, till the word of the Lord proved him true.
- English Standard Version (ESV)until what he had said came to pass, the word of the Lord tested him.
- New Living Translation (NLT)Until the time came to fulfill his dreams, the Lord tested Joseph’s character.
Context of Psalms 105:19
17He sent a man before them— Joseph—who was sold as a slave. 18They hurt his feet with fetters, He was laid in irons. Until the time that his word came to pass, The word of the Lord tested him. 20The king sent and released him, The ruler of the people let him go free. 21He made him lord of his house, And ruler of all his possessions,
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עַד־עֵ֥ת בֹּֽא־דְבָר֑וֹ אִמְרַ֖ת יְהוָ֣ה צְרָפָֽתְהוּ׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Psalms 105:19
- Psalms 44:4You are my King, O God; Command victories for Jacob.
- Genesis 41:11we each had a dream in one night, he and I. Each of us dreamed according to the interpretation of his own dream.
- Proverbs 21:1The king’s heart is in the hand of the Lord, Like the rivers of water; He turns it wherever He wishes.
- Daniel 2:30But as for me, this secret has not been revealed to me because I have more wisdom than anyone living, but for our sakes who make known the interpretation to the king, and that you may know the thoughts of your heart.
- Acts 7:10and delivered him out of all his troubles, and gave him favor and wisdom in the presence of Pharaoh, king of Egypt; and he made him governor over Egypt and all his house.
Commentaries on Psalms 105:19
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 19Until the time that his word came - This appears to refer to the completion of Joseph's interpretation of the dreams of the chief butler and baker. The Word of the Lord tried him - This seems to refer to the interpretation of Pharaoh's dreams, called יהוה אמרת imrath Yehovah, "the oracle of the Lord," because sent by him to Pharaoh. See Genesis 41:26, and Kennicott in loco.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 19Until the time that his word came - The word, or the communication from God. The word of the Lord tried him - That is, tested his skill in interpreting dreams, and his power to disclose the future. Psalm 12:6.Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 8-23Verses 8-23 Let us remember the Redeemer's marvellous works, his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth. Though true Christians are few number, strangers and pilgrims upon earth, yet a far better inheritance than Canaan is made sure to them by the covenant of God; and if we have the anointing of the Holy Spirit, none can do us any harm. Afflictions are among our mercies. They prove our faith and love, they humble our pride, they wean us from the world…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 19his prediction: Literally, his word. the word of the LORD proved him right: See Genesis 39:6–12.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 17-2117-21. Joseph was sent of God (Ge 45:5).Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 105
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- The Treasury of David
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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