Text -- Psalms 19:5 (NET)

19:5 Like a bridegroom it emerges from its chamber; like a strong man it enjoys running its course.

Commentary -- Verse Notes / Footnotes

NET Notes: Psa 19:5

¹ tn The participle expresses the repeated or regular nature of the action.

² tn The Hebrew noun חֻפָּה (khufah, “chamber”) occurs elsewhere only in Isa 4:5 and Joel 2:16 (where it refers to the bedroom of a bride and groom).

sn Like a bridegroom. The metaphor likens the sun to a bridegroom who rejoices on his wedding night.

³ tn The imperfect verbal form draws attention to the regularity of the action.

⁴ tn Heb “[on] a path.”

sn Like a strong man. The metaphorical language reflects the brilliance of the sunrise, which attests to the sun’s vigor.