Psalms 105 · Verse 19

Psalms 105:19

Until the time that his word came: the word of the Lord tried him.
Psalms 105:19, King James Version

Psalms 105:19 in other translations

BSBuntil his prediction came true and the word of the LORD proved him right.
WEBuntil the time that his word happened, and the LORD’s word proved him true.
ASVUntil the time that his word came to pass, The word of Jehovah tried him.
YLTTill the time of the coming of His word The saying of Jehovah hath tried him.
DARBYUntil the time when what he said came about: the word of Jehovah tried him.
BBETill the time when his word came true; he was tested by the word of the Lord.
WebsterUntil the time that his word came: the word of the LORD tried him.

What does Psalms 105:19 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 105:17-21

17-21. Joseph was sent of God (Ge 45:5).

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Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 19 Until 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 אמרת יהוה imrath Yehovah, "the oracle of the Lord," because sent by him to Pharaoh. See Gen 41:26, and Kennicott in loco.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Psalms 105:8-23

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…

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Psalms 105:19 in the original Hebrew

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

עַד\־'ad-untilH5704
עֵ֥ת'et[the] timeH6256
בֹּֽא\־bo'-cameH935
דְבָר֑וֹde.va.Roword hisH1697
אִמְרַ֖ת'im.Rat[the] word ofH565
יְהוָ֣הYah.wehYahwehH3068
צְרָפָֽתְהוּ\׃tze.ra.Fa.te.huit tested himH6884

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for Psalms 105:19

  • Acts 7:10

    And delivered him out of all his afflictions, and gave him favour and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt; and he made him governor over Egypt and all his house.

  • Proverbs 21:1

    The king’s heart is in the hand of the Lord, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.

  • Genesis 40:20-21

    And it came to pass the third day, which was Pharaoh’s birthday, that he made a feast unto all his servants: and he lifted up the head of the chief butler and of the chief baker among his servants. And he restored the chief butler unto his butlership again; and he gave the cup into Pharaoh’s hand:

  • Genesis 41:25

    And Joseph said unto Pharaoh, The dream of Pharaoh is one: God hath shewed Pharaoh what he is about to do.

  • Genesis 41:11-16

    And we dreamed a dream in one night, I and he; we dreamed each man according to the interpretation of his dream. And there was there with us a young man, an Hebrew, servant to the captain of the guard; and we told him, and he interpreted to us our dreams; to each man according to his dream he did interpret. And it came to pass, as he interpreted to us, so it was; me he restored unto mine office, and him he hanged. Then Pharaoh sent and called Joseph, and they brought him hastily out of the dungeon: and he shaved himself, and changed his raiment, and came in unto Pharaoh. …

  • Daniel 2:30

    But as for me, this secret is not revealed to me for any wisdom that I have more than any living, but for their sakes that shall make known the interpretation to the king, and that thou mightest know the thoughts of thy heart.

  • Psalms 44:4

    Thou art my King, O God: command deliverances for Jacob.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
his word.
44:4; Ge 41:11-16,25; Pr 21:1; Da 2:30; Ac 7:10

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (Samuel Bagster, c. 1836) · public domain

Context

  • Psalms 105:18

    Whose feet they hurt with fetters: he was laid in iron:

  • Psalms 105:19

    Until the time that his word came: the word of the Lord tried him.

  • Psalms 105:20

    The king sent and loosed him; even the ruler of the people, and let him go free.

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Psalms 105:19 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909
Hasta la hora que llegó su palabra, el dicho de Jehová le probó.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885
Jusqu’au temps où arriva ce qu’il avait dit: la parole de l’ Éternel l’éprouva.
German
Elberfelder 1871
Bis zur Zeit, da sein Wort eintraf; das Wort Jehovas läuterte ihn.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate
Et fecerunt vitulum in Horeb, et adoraverunt sculptile.