# GIMEL

This is the name of the third letter of the Hebrew alphabet. In the Hebrew language, each line of verses 17-24 begins with this letter.

# your servant

The writer called himself "your servant" to show his humility.

# Open my eyes so that I may see

The author speaks of gaining understanding, knowledge and wisdom as being able to see. AT: Help me to understand" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

# marvelous things in your law

The author speaks of insight into the law as objects to marvel at. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

# in your law

"in your instructions" or "in your commands"

# translationWords

* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/servant]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/life]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/wordofgod]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/amazed]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/lawofmoses]]