How does the law refresh someone (Psalm 19:7)
7 The law of the Lord is perfect,
refreshing the soul.
The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy, (NIV)
7 The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple. (KJV)
Clarify
•
Share
•
Report
•
Asked November 07 2020
•
Jack Gutknecht
Community answers are sorted based on votes. The higher the vote, the further up an answer is.
Tim Maas
As indicated even in the translations of the cited verse that are included in the question, varying renderings of it express the idea of refreshment in multiple different ways, including: refreshing reviving restoring converting renewing strengthening giving new life preserving To me, the idea being expressed is that obedience to the commands in God's Law changes (and thus refreshes) a person's spiritual status by taking that person from various multiple negative spiritual states or conditions to positive ones, including (among many other possible ways): error to truth God's disfavor to God's favor sin to righteousness spiritual death to spiritual life opposing God to being reconciled to God condemnation to forgiveness weak faith to strong faith fear to joy.
Add your Answer
All answers are REVIEWED and MODERATED.
Please ensure your answer MEETS all our guidelines.
A good answer provides new insight and perspective. Here are guidelines to help facilitate a meaningful learning experience for everyone.
- Adhere to the eBible Statement of Faith.
- Your answer should be complete and stand-alone.
- Include supporting arguments, and scripture references if possible. Seek to answer the "why".
- Adhere to a proper tone and spirit of love and understanding.
- For more info see The Complete Guide to eBible