Questions tagged [psalms]
The book of Psalms, also known as "the Psalter", a collection of many poems and hymns from ancient Israel and Judah.
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Why the difference between 2 Samuel 21:3 and Psalm 18:2?
David is quoted in 2 Samuel 21 and the third verse states :
The Elohim of my rock in whom I will trust Biblehub Interlinear
Psalm 18 is almost identical to the same passage yet the corresponding ...
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Does God "deserve" praise in Psalms 65:1?
Some older German, and several English translations of Psalm 65:1 have it say God is worthy or deserving of praise (the 1980 Einheitsübersetzung), while some newer German translations (the 2016 ...
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What cultural or historical background informs the use of the “cup” metaphor the psalmist is drawing on? (Psalm 11:6)
The use of “cup” as a metaphor is used elsewhere in scripture, however currently I am drawing from Psalm 11. Verse 6 states:
He will rain coals of fire upon the wicked, And brimstone and
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In Psalm 119:175, in what sense is the word "mishpâṭ" (judgment) used?
Psalm 119:175 KJV
Let my soul live, and it shall praise thee;
and let thy judgments help me.
Within the context of the entire Psalm, as well as the surrounding verses, what is the Psalmist ...
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Are the first 4 verses of Psalm 119 based on Deuteronomy 28, the blessing part of the blessing and the curse?
Psalm 119:1-4 KJV
Blessed are the undefiled in the way,
who walk in the law of the Lord.
2 Blessed are they that keep his testimonies,
and that seek him with the whole heart.
3 They also do no ...
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What translation best translates Psalm 9:12 and its meaning?
New American Standard Bible
For He who requires blood remembers them; He does not forget the
cry of the afflicted.
King James Version
When he maketh inquisition for blood, he remembereth them: he
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Meaning of διέστειλεν ἐν τοῖς χείλεσιν αὐτοῦ in LXX Psalm 106:33?
While studying the exact meaning of Psalm 106:33 (LXX), I came across the phrase διέστειλεν ἐν τοῖς χείλεσιν αὐτοῦ. I was wondering: was this expression used as an idiom in Greek at the time? If so, ...
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Was there a cultural significance to the phrase "under his feet"?
Psalm 8:6 says,
You have given him dominion over the works of your hands;
you have put all things under his feet,
In general it seems to be a metaphor for dominion, as stated in the verse.
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Why is silver refined in a furnace "on the ground" significant?
Psalm 12:6
The words of the Lord are pure words,
like silver refined in a furnace on the ground,
purified seven times.
Silver is refined in a furnace. Fair enough. But how does the psalmist specifying ...
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What does Psalm 7:11 say about God’s anger—is He angry or not?
In reading the Enduring Word Commentary of Psalm 7:11, it states:
He is angry with the wicked every day: Adam Clarke believed a more
accurate translation of Psalm 7:11 was, “He is NOT angry every day....
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Was Leviathan God's Primordial Enemy or his Creation (or both)? Ps. 74, 104; Isaiah 27; Job 40
Psalm 74:14 Thou breakest the heads of Leviathan in pieces, and gavest him to be
meat to the people inhabiting the wilderness.
Psalm 104:26 There [in the sea] go the ships; there also is that ...
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Why transliteration of a verb from Matthew 27:46 and Mark 15:34 does not match pronunciation from Psalm 22:1(22:2)?
Matthew 27:46 and Mark 15:34 recounts this hebraic phrase being said by Jesus:
Matthew, TR | Ηλι ηλι λαμὰ σαβαχθανι
Matthew, YLT | 'Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?'
Mark, TR | Ελωι ελωι λαμμᾶ σαβαχθανι
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What is the best interpretation of Psalm 6:4? Does "Turn" or "Return" capture the intended meaning?
Turn:
New International Version
Turn, LORD, and deliver me; save me because of your unfailing love.
English Standard Version
Turn, O LORD, deliver my life; save me for the sake of your steadfast
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Does אֵלִ֣י in psalm 22:1 say god or "my god"
In all lexicons I can find, and in other verses where it is used,אֵלִ֣י means El, or God. All Christian Old Testaments translate it as "My God," which I understand because of Jesus' ...
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Did Jesus ever draw a parallel between himself and Prophet Ezekiel?
The Book of Ezekiel stands out for the reason that the prophet is addressed as ' Son of Man' on numerous occasions, eg. Ezek 40:3-4:
He took me there, and I saw a man whose appearance was like
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