Ps 119 The longest psalm in the Psalter—and the longest chapter in the Bible—is a hymn... Ps 119:1 119:1–3 General introduction. Ps 119:1 119:1–2 Blessed. See note on 1:1. Ps 119:1 119:1 whose ways are blameless. This opening general description is further e...
Psalm 87:3The Hebrew hasSelah(a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verse 6. Psalm 87:4A poetic name for Egypt Psalm 87:4That is, the upper Nile region Psalm 87:4Or“I will record concerning those who acknowledge me: /...
"before" in the order of time. It means here, long ago; of olden time; at the beginning. The meaning is, that the years of God had stretched through all the generations of people, and all the changes
Verse (Click for Chapter) New International VersionBlessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers,New Living TranslationOh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand aroun...
Some translations render that word “soul,” but in the Bible, the meaning is the same. The Hebrew word used in Psalm 121 for “life” is nephesh. The word is translated into the Greek word as psuche (also transliterated psyche), which means “soul” or “vitality” or “life.” ...
Truth be told, though, since alamoth occurs in musical contexts only here and in 1 Chronicles 15:20, it is virtually impossible to ascertain its meaning. Type & Structure This psalm is a hymn of praise*. In this respect, among the psalms of the sons of Korah it falls in the same ...
Five chapter tropes outline its order: mountain, law, fire, veil, and words. These signs oversee a reading of the Psalter in the shape of Psalm 90 and of Exodus 32 as a paradigm for the law(s) given on that mountain; a reading of the peak of Psalm 90 as the burning of the ...
The root of ashrei is aleph-shin-resh, which opens up an array of possible connections with words featuring the same root.[4] Rashi, supports the linking of aleph-shin-resh with ashur, meaning a step. He notes that Psalm 1:1 uses a series of verbs connected with stepping or moving: ...
Verse (Click for Chapter) New International VersionHow abundant are the good things that you have stored up for those who fear you, that you bestow in the sight of all, on those who take refuge in you.New Living TranslationHow great is the goodness you have stored up for those who fear...
Study Bible Book ◦ Chapter Let them give thanks to the LORDThis phrase calls for an expression of gratitude directed towards the LORD, the covenant name of God, Yahweh. In the context of the Psalms, giving thanks is a recurring theme, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging God's ...