Psalm 119:1 This psalm is an acrostic poem, the stanzas of which begin with successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet; moreover, the verses of each stanza begin with the same letter of the Hebrew alphabet. Psalm 119:33 Or follow it for its reward Psalm 119:37 Two manuscripts of the Mas...
However, in that case the parenthetical verses inserted become redundant. Job 31:29 sn The law required people to help their enemies if they could (Exod 23:4; also Prov 20:22). But often in the difficulties that ensued, they did exult over their enemies’ misfortune (Pss 54:7; 59:10...
But it is most obvious that the first five verses of the first chapter, and the last six verses of the fourth, were written by the compiler; those in the first chapter serving as an introduction to the narrative of Moses, which begins at the sixth verse. That Moses was on the east ...
Mark 7:4 sn Verses 3-4 represent parenthetical remarks by the author, giving background information. Mark 7:5 tn Grk“eat bread.” Mark 7:6 tn The term “heart” is a collective singular in the Greek text. Mark 7:7 sn A quotation from Isa 29:13. Mark 7:8 tn Grk“Having left ...
Leviticus 6:17 Or purification offering; also in verses 25 and 30 Leviticus 6:18 Or Whoever touches them must be holy; similarly in verse 27 Leviticus 6:20 Or each Leviticus 6:20 That is, probably about 3 1/2 pounds or about 1.6 kilograms Leviticus 6:21 The mea...
22 has 31 verses, while in the Hebrew Bible it has 30 verses, with the one extra verse attached to ch. 21 in the Hebrew Bible. Exodus 22:1 tn The imperfect tense here has the nuance of obligatory imperfect—he must pay back. Exodus 22:1 tn בָּקַר (baqar) and ...
Leviticus 14:10 That is, about 1/3 quart or about 0.3 liter; also in verses 12, 15, 21 and 24 Leviticus 14:13 Or purification offering; also in verses 19, 22 and 31 Leviticus 14:21 That is, probably about 3 1/2 pounds or about 1.6 kilograms Leviticus 15:15 Or purification offerin...
Psalm 119:1 This psalm is an acrostic poem, the stanzas of which begin with successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet; moreover, the verses of each stanza begin with the same letter of the Hebrew alphabet. Psalm 119:33 Or follow it for its reward Psalm 119:37 Two manuscripts of the Mas...
Psalm 119:1 This psalm is an acrostic poem, the stanzas of which begin with successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet; moreover, the verses of each stanza begin with the same letter of the Hebrew alphabet. Psalm 119:33 Or follow it for its reward Psalm 119:37 Two manuscripts of the Mas...
In these verses the psalmist explains that the Lord was pleased with him and willing to deliver him because he had been loyal to God and obedient to his commandments. Ancient Near Eastern literature contains numerous parallels. A superior (a god or king) would typically reward a subject (a ...