Psalms. —The Psalter, or Book of Psalms, is the first book of the “Writings” (Kethubhim or Hagiographa), i.e. of the third section of the printed Hebrew Bible of today.
Book One (Ps 1–41)is mostly written by David, and focuses on God’s ability to deliver those who fear Him. We see David pour out his heart to God, beg for protection, and ask for help against his enemies. Of all the books, this is the most personal, and has the feel of a on...
``and spiritually it is called the victory of the Messiah, and of everyone that is perfected by him.'' It seems best to understand it of every godly man, who is always safe under the divine protection. The Talmudisis {n} call itMyegp ryv, "a song of the occursions", or "meeting...
This Psalm is thought to have been written by King David himself. 8 Psalms A collection used for liturgical purposes in both Judaism and Christianity. She found comfort in reading the Psalms every morning. 6 Psalm A specific expression of human emotion towards the divine. He wrote a Psalm of...
who is the shepherd spoken of, is a common shepherd to all the saints, who are all the sheep of his pasture, as well as David; and the prophet here makes use of similes very familiar with him; he having been a shepherd himself, and knew what it was to do all the parts of that ...
Philips van Marnix, Heer Van Sint Aldegonde, Dutch theologian and poet whose translation of the Psalms is considered the high point of religious literature in 16th-century Holland. In exile (1568–72) and a prisoner of Roman Catholics (1573–74), he was
This passage is followed by a psalm that presumably David had written for the occasion (1 Chronicles 16:8-36), parts of which are found in our Psalter -- Psalm 105:1-15; Psalm 94 and Psalm 106:1, 47, and 48)."David left Asaph and his associates before the ark of the covenant ...
English Lyrics中文歌词1 O come, O come, Immanuel,and ransom captive Israelthat mourns in lonely exile hereuntil the Son of God appear.Refrain:Rejoice! Rejoice! Immanuelshall come to you, O Israel.2 O come, O Wisdom from on high,who ordered all things mig
ISBN 1-56563-220-6.THIS COMMENTARY, BASED Ori the NJV translation, is intended for laity and clergy who want a clearly written yet scholarly approach to the reading and interpretation of Psalms. The author approaches the psalms as liturgy and seeks to describe the uniqueness of each ...
How vast is the sum of them!18 Were I to count them, they would outnumber the grains of sand— when I awake, I am still with you. 19 If only you, God, would slay the wicked! Away from me, you who are bloodthirsty!20 They speak of you with evil intent; your adversaries misuse...