The images of shepherd, the guide upon the mountainous path, and the watchman—all are excellent metaphors for God’s care and concern. Angels Watching Over Me Some people like to think of God‘s angels watching over us. This is a very popular kind of spirituality; you can purchase angel...
Psalm 18:8 In these powerful images the ancients sang of the presence and glory of God in creation and in events (see Pss 68:9f; 97:2-5; Ex 19:15-18; Jdg 5:4f; Job 36:29f; Isa 30:27f; Hab 3:3-15). The description gives a presentiment of the struggle at the end of time...
Psalm 51:9 Hyssop: a plant with many branchlets that is a convenient sprinkler, prescribed for sprinkling sacrificial blood or water for cleansing (see Ex 12:22; Lev 14:4; Num 19:18). Whiter than snow: purity beyond compare (see Isa 1:18; Dan 7:9; Rev 7:14; 19:14). Psalm 51...
Fair Use image credit:http://fce-study.netdna-ssl.com/images/upload-flashcards/back/7/3/58537864_m.jpg Notice how the Hebrew noun derek appears frequently in this section of Psalm 119 – because when you take a “door” of providential opportunity, to walk life’s journey according to Go...
Rather than having real substance, they are like the mere images that populate one’s dreams. Note the similar use of the term in Ps 39:6. Psalm 73:21 tn Or perhaps “when.” Psalm 73:21 tn The imperfect verbal form here describes a continuing attitude in a past time ...
The ancient images are nothing more than starting points, giving color and life to this prayer of expectation. The essential point is to preserve the hope of a humanity finally filled with the joy of God. It is in this vein that we can pray it with Christ in mind. Psalm 144:1 In ...
14 The Lord has given a command concerning you, Nineveh: “You will have no descendants to bear your name.I will destroy the images and idols that are in the temple of your gods.I will prepare your grave, for you are vile.” 15 Look, there on the mountains, t...
Rather than having real substance, they are like the mere images that populate one’s dreams. Note the similar use of the term in Ps 39:6. Psalm 73:21 tn Or perhaps “when.” Psalm 73:21 tn The imperfect verbal form here describes a continuing attitude in a past time frame. Psalm ...
The images are delusive, and the cries become pathetic. Here is a man whose life is being taken away. Psalm 22:13 Bulls . . . lions . . . dogs: these are metaphors for the enemies. Bashan: a land east of the Jordan that was noted for its good pasturage and the size and quality...
Psalm 18:8 In these powerful images the ancients sang of the presence and glory of God in creation and in events (see Pss 68:9f; 97:2-5; Ex 19:15-18; Jdg 5:4f; Job 36:29f; Isa 30:27f; Hab 3:3-15). The description gives a presentiment of the struggle at the end of time...