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# GIMEL
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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.
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# your servant
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The writer called himself "your servant" to show his humility.
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# Open my eyes so that I may see
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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]])
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# marvelous things in your law
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The author speaks of insight into the law as objects to marvel at. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
# in your law
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"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/other/wordofgod]]
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* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/amazed]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/lawofmoses]]