The Epiousios — ἐπιούσιος, the “daily” of “give us this day our daily bread”. It stands in and , and nowhere else in Scripture.
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יָשָׁר (yashar) — Adjective
Right, straight, upright, leading to the correct destination.
More on יָשָׁר · H3477 →The Heritage of TestimoniesOld Testament
“Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever: for they are the rejoicing of my heart.”
(KJV)
The psalmist treats the testimonies as property rather than obligation, which is why they produce joy.
The Word EatenOld Testament
“Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of mine heart: for I am called by thy name, O LORD God of hosts.”
(KJV)
Jeremiah's metaphor is ingestion — the joy follows from taking the word in, not from admiring it.
The Holy CommandmentNew Testament
“Wherefore the law is holy, and the commandment holy, and just, and good.”
(KJV)
Paul defends the law itself: the law is holy, and the commandment holy, and just, and good.
Align your thoughts with God's straight statutes today and experience the joy that comes from walking in truth.
Passage:
Focus: Observe how the Word restores the soul, makes wise the simple, and enlightens the eyes.
Ask yourself: Do you experience God's commands as a straight road or as a fence? Ask which of the two your obedience this week has felt like, and what that suggests about how you see the One who gave them.
God of truth, our Father, I have treated Your commandments as a weight to be carried, and David found them right, rejoicing the heart, pure, enlightening the eyes. Let Your Spirit of truth make them a delight to me today rather than a burden. I ask this in the name of the Lord Jesus, in whom I delight. Amen.