diff --git a/job/01/intro.md b/job/01/intro.md deleted file mode 100644 index 8c0b1d4..0000000 --- a/job/01/intro.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,24 +0,0 @@ -# Job 01 General Notes - -### Structure and formatting - -This chapter introduces a story about a man named Job who lives during a time long before the author. - -### Special concepts in this chapter - -#### Wealth -Job is very rich. During his time, a man's wealth is measured by the number of animals he owns. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-explicit]]) - -#### Feasts -Job is a very godly man and celebrates Yahweh's provision by having feasts. It must be remembered that Job lives prior to the law of Moses, so his religious practices are different than the Hebrew people after Moses. The events of this book occur about the same time as the life of Abraham. Therefore, this book corresponds more with Genesis 12-50 than the rest of the Old Testament. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/godly]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/lawofmoses]]) - -#### Job's faith -Satan believes that Job's faith is based on Yahweh's blessings. He challenges Yahweh to remove these blessings from Job's life because he thinks that Job will no longer trust in Yahweh if this happens. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/faith]], [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/bless]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/trust]]) - -## Links: - -* __[Job 01:01 Notes](./01.md)__ -* __[Job intro](../front/intro.md)__ - -__| [>>](../02/intro.md)__ - diff --git a/job/02/intro.md b/job/02/intro.md deleted file mode 100644 index 0c46db5..0000000 --- a/job/02/intro.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,12 +0,0 @@ -# Job 02 General Notes - -### Structure and formatting - -This chapter repeats the concepts of the previous chapter, but this time it is more severe. After losing his wealth, Job's health is taken from him. His wife also begins to encourage Job to sin by cursing Yahweh. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/sin]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/curse]]) - -## Links: - -* __[Job 02:01 Notes](./01.md)__ - -__[<<](../01/intro.md) | [>>](../03/intro.md)__ - diff --git a/job/03/intro.md b/job/03/intro.md deleted file mode 100644 index 1c91ff3..0000000 --- a/job/03/intro.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,17 +0,0 @@ -# Job 03 General Notes - -### Structure and formatting - -The ULB sets the lines of this chapter farther to the right on the page than the rest of the text because it is a poem. - -### Important figures of speech in this chapter - -#### Rhetorical questions -Job uses several rhetorical questions in this chapter. The purpose of these rhetorical questions is to show Job's earnest desire. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-rquestion]]) - -## Links: - -* __[Job 03:01 Notes](./01.md)__ - -__[<<](../02/intro.md) | [>>](../04/intro.md)__ - diff --git a/job/04/intro.md b/job/04/intro.md deleted file mode 100644 index ea4d5b6..0000000 --- a/job/04/intro.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,18 +0,0 @@ -# Job 04 General Notes - -### Structure and formatting - -The ULB sets the lines of this chapter farther to the right on the page than the rest of the text because it is a poem. In this chapter, Eliphaz speaks to Job. - - -### Important figures of speech in this chapter - -#### Rhetorical questions -Eliphaz uses many different rhetorical questions in this chapter in order to try to convince Job that he is wrong. These questions help to form Eliphaz's argument. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-rquestion]]) - -## Links: - -* __[Job 04:01 Notes](./01.md)__ - -__[<<](../03/intro.md) | [>>](../05/intro.md)__ - diff --git a/job/05/intro.md b/job/05/intro.md deleted file mode 100644 index 3c53163..0000000 --- a/job/05/intro.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,22 +0,0 @@ -# Job 05 General Notes - -### Structure and formatting - -The ULB sets the lines of this chapter farther to the right on the page than the rest of the text because it is a poem. In this chapter, Eliphaz continues speaking to Job. - -### Special concepts in this chapter - -#### Sickness and sin -In the ancient Near East, it was common to believe that a person's illness was caused by sin. It was seen as the punishment of a god. While Yahweh may punish people because of their sin, not all sicknesses are caused by sin. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/believe]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/sin]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-explicit]]) - -### Important figures of speech in this chapter - -#### Rhetorical questions -Eliphaz uses many different rhetorical questions in this chapter in order to try to convince Job that he is wrong. These questions help to build Eliphaz's argument. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-rquestion]]) - -## Links: - -* __[Job 05:01 Notes](./01.md)__ - -__[<<](../04/intro.md) | [>>](../06/intro.md)__ - diff --git a/job/06/intro.md b/job/06/intro.md deleted file mode 100644 index 55c1fb7..0000000 --- a/job/06/intro.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,25 +0,0 @@ -# Job 06 General Notes - -### Structure and formatting - -The ULB sets the lines of this chapter farther to the right on the page than the rest of the text because it is a poem. This chapter is Job's response to Eliphaz. - -### Special concepts in this chapter - -#### Job's righteousness -Despite being upset about his circumstances, and desiring his own death, Job does not curse God. He would rather have God end his life than to curse him. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/curse]]) - -### Important figures of speech in this chapter - -#### Metaphors -Job uses many different metaphors in this chapter to express his pain or despair. He also is upset with the advice of his friends, who are supposed to help him during difficult times. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor]]) - -#### Rhetorical questions -Job uses many different rhetorical questions in this chapter in order to try to convince Eliphaz that he is wrong. These questions help to build Job's response. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-rquestion]]) - -## Links: - -* __[Job 06:01 Notes](./01.md)__ - -__[<<](../05/intro.md) | [>>](../07/intro.md)__ - diff --git a/job/07/intro.md b/job/07/intro.md deleted file mode 100644 index 157a665..0000000 --- a/job/07/intro.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,25 +0,0 @@ -# Job 07 General Notes - -### Structure and formatting - -The ULB sets the lines of this chapter farther to the right on the page than the rest of the text because it is a poem. This chapter is a continuation of Job's response to Eliphaz. - -### Special concepts in this chapter - -#### Job's righteousness -Despite being upset about his circumstances, and desiring his own death, Job does not curse God. He would rather have God end his life than to curse him. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/curse]]) - -### Important figures of speech in this chapter - -#### Metaphors -Job uses many different metaphors in this chapter to express his pain or despair. He also is upset with the advice of his friends, who are supposed to help him during difficult times. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor]]) - -#### Rhetorical questions -Job uses many different rhetorical questions in this chapter in order to try to convince Eliphaz that he is wrong. These questions help to build Job's response. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-rquestion]]) - -## Links: - -* __[Job 07:01 Notes](./01.md)__ - -__[<<](../06/intro.md) | [>>](../08/intro.md)__ - diff --git a/job/08/intro.md b/job/08/intro.md deleted file mode 100644 index e5aa76f..0000000 --- a/job/08/intro.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,18 +0,0 @@ -# Job 08 General Notes - -### Structure and formatting - -The ULB sets the lines of this chapter farther to the right on the page than the rest of the text because it is a poem. In this chapter, Bildad speaks to Job. - - -### Important figures of speech in this chapter - -#### Rhetorical questions -Bildad uses many different rhetorical questions in this chapter in order to try to convince Job that he is wrong. These questions help to build Bildad's argument. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-rquestion]]) - -## Links: - -* __[Job 08:01 Notes](./01.md)__ - -__[<<](../07/intro.md) | [>>](../09/intro.md)__ - diff --git a/job/09/intro.md b/job/09/intro.md deleted file mode 100644 index 3aee71e..0000000 --- a/job/09/intro.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,25 +0,0 @@ -# Job 09 General Notes - -### Structure and formatting - -The ULB sets the lines of this chapter farther to the right on the page than the rest of the text because it is a poem. This chapter is Job's response to Bildad. - -### Special concepts in this chapter - -#### Job's righteousness and Yahweh's power -Despite being upset about his circumstances, Job does not curse God. Job does not think that he can make a claim against Yahweh because only God is perfectly wise and just. Yahweh is truly powerful and Job understands this. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/curse]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/wise]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/justice]]) - -### Important figures of speech in this chapter - -#### Metaphors -Job uses many different metaphors in this chapter to express himself or to describe Yahweh's power. He is also upset with the advice of his friends, who are supposed to help him during difficult times. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor]]) - -#### Rhetorical questions -Job uses many different rhetorical questions in this chapter in order to try to convince Bildad that he is wrong. These questions help to build Job's response. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-rquestion]]) - -## Links: - -* __[Job 09:01 Notes](./01.md)__ - -__[<<](../08/intro.md) | [>>](../10/intro.md)__ - diff --git a/job/10/intro.md b/job/10/intro.md deleted file mode 100644 index 52d5f6d..0000000 --- a/job/10/intro.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,22 +0,0 @@ -# Job 10 General Notes - -### Structure and formatting - -The ULB sets the lines of this chapter farther to the right on the page than the rest of the text because it is a poem. This chapter is a continuation of Job's response to Bildad. - -### Special concepts in this chapter - -#### Job's righteousness -Despite being upset about his circumstances, Job does not curse Yahweh. Instead, he defends himself to Yahweh, while trusting in his decision. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/curse]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/trust]]) - -### Important figures of speech in this chapter - -#### Rhetorical questions -Job uses many different rhetorical questions in this chapter in order to try to defend himself. He does not believe that he committed a sin deserving severe punishment. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-rquestion]]) - -## Links: - -* __[Job 10:01 Notes](./01.md)__ - -__[<<](../09/intro.md) | [>>](../11/intro.md)__ - diff --git a/job/11/intro.md b/job/11/intro.md deleted file mode 100644 index 14ec4a4..0000000 --- a/job/11/intro.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,18 +0,0 @@ -# Job 11 General Notes - -### Structure and formatting - -The ULB sets the lines of this chapter farther to the right on the page than the rest of the text because it is a poem. In this chapter, Zophar speaks to Job. - -### Important figures of speech in this chapter - -#### Rhetorical questions - -Zophar uses many different rhetorical questions in this chapter in order to try to convince Job that he is wrong. These questions help to build Zophar's argument. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-rquestion]]) - -## Links: - -* __[Job 11:01 Notes](./01.md)__ - -__[<<](../10/intro.md) | [>>](../12/intro.md)__ - diff --git a/job/12/intro.md b/job/12/intro.md deleted file mode 100644 index 6ebef9a..0000000 --- a/job/12/intro.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,25 +0,0 @@ -# Job 12 General Notes - -### Structure and formatting - -The ULB sets the lines of this chapter farther to the right on the page than the rest of the text because it is a poem. This chapter is Job's response to Zophar. - -### Special concepts in this chapter - -#### Job's righteousness -Despite being upset about his circumstances, Job does not curse God. His friends, on the other hand, judge Job's case, which Job recognizes to be Yahweh's authority. These three friends therefore try to take God's place. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/curse]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/judge]]) - -### Important figures of speech in this chapter - -#### Metaphors -Job uses many different metaphors in this chapter to express his pain or despair. He is also upset with the advice of his friends, who are supposed to help him during difficult times. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor]]) - -#### Rhetorical questions -Job uses many different rhetorical questions in this chapter in order to try to convince Zophar that he is wrong. These questions help to build Job's response. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-rquestion]]) - -## Links: - -* __[Job 12:01 Notes](./01.md)__ - -__[<<](../11/intro.md) | [>>](../13/intro.md)__ - diff --git a/job/13/intro.md b/job/13/intro.md deleted file mode 100644 index bedb68d..0000000 --- a/job/13/intro.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,22 +0,0 @@ -# Job 13 General Notes - -### Structure and formatting - -The ULB sets the lines of this chapter farther to the right on the page than the rest of the text because it is a poem. This chapter is a continuation of Job's response to Zophar. It also contains Job's claim of righteousness to Yahweh. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/righteous]]) - -### Special concepts in this chapter - -#### Job's righteousness -Despite being upset about his circumstances, Job does not curse God. His friends, on the other hand, judge Job's case, which Job recognizes to be Yahweh's authority. These three friends therefore try to take God's place. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/curse]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/judge]]) - -### Important figures of speech in this chapter - -#### Rhetorical questions -Job uses many different rhetorical questions in this chapter in order to try to convince Zophar that he is wrong. These questions help to build Job's response. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-rquestion]]) - -## Links: - -* __[Job 13:01 Notes](./01.md)__ - -__[<<](../12/intro.md) | [>>](../14/intro.md)__ - diff --git a/job/14/intro.md b/job/14/intro.md deleted file mode 100644 index 216e11c..0000000 --- a/job/14/intro.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,22 +0,0 @@ -# Job 14 General Notes - -### Structure and formatting - -The ULB sets the lines of this chapter farther to the right on the page than the rest of the text because it is a poem. This chapter is a continuation of Job's claim of righteousness being presented to Yahweh. It also has an abrupt shift in tone. Rather than being hopeful, Job laments. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/righteous]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/lament]]) - -### Special concepts in this chapter - -#### Resurrection -The events of Job occurred long before the Old Testament was written. Therefore, he likely had very little direct revelation about Yahweh. The resurrection of the dead was apparently not well-known during Job's day. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/reveal]]) - -### Important figures of speech in this chapter - -#### Rhetorical questions -Job uses many different rhetorical questions in this chapter in his appeal to Yahweh. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-rquestion]]) - -## Links: - -* __[Job 14:01 Notes](./01.md)__ - -__[<<](../13/intro.md) | [>>](../15/intro.md)__ - diff --git a/job/15/intro.md b/job/15/intro.md deleted file mode 100644 index 4a502df..0000000 --- a/job/15/intro.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,17 +0,0 @@ -# Job 15 General Notes - -### Structure and formatting - -The ULB sets the lines of this chapter farther to the right on the page than the rest of the text because it is a poem. In this chapter, Eliphaz speaks to Job again. His words in this chapter are much stronger than when he previously spoke. - -### Important figures of speech in this chapter - -#### Rhetorical questions -Eliphaz uses many different rhetorical questions in this chapter in order to try to convince Job that he is wrong. These questions help to build Eliphaz's argument. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-rquestion]]) - -## Links: - -* __[Job 15:01 Notes](./01.md)__ - -__[<<](../14/intro.md) | [>>](../16/intro.md)__ - diff --git a/job/16/intro.md b/job/16/intro.md deleted file mode 100644 index 321f3b7..0000000 --- a/job/16/intro.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,20 +0,0 @@ -# Job 16 General Notes - -### Structure and formatting - -The ULB sets the lines of this chapter farther to the right on the page than the rest of the text because it is a poem. This chapter is Job's response to Eliphaz. - -### Special concepts in this chapter - -#### Job's response -Job expresses shock and disgust at the advice Eliphaz gives to him. He even mocks Eliphaz. He describes the difficulties of his circumstances but never curses Yahweh. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/curse]]) - -#### Advocate -Job describes the need for someone to intercede for him in heaven. This person would be his advocate and provide a witness for him. Although this is probably not intended as a prophecy, it closely parallels the way Jesus intercedes for people in heaven. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/intercede]], [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/heaven]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/testimony]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet]]) - -## Links: - -* __[Job 16:01 Notes](./01.md)__ - -__[<<](../15/intro.md) | [>>](../17/intro.md)__ - diff --git a/job/17/intro.md b/job/17/intro.md deleted file mode 100644 index 1a54ec2..0000000 --- a/job/17/intro.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,20 +0,0 @@ -# Job 17 General Notes - -### Structure and formatting - -The ULB sets the lines of this chapter farther to the right on the page than the rest of the text because it is a poem. This chapter is a continuation of Job's response to Eliphaz, but it is more directly addressed to Yahweh. - -### Special concepts in this chapter - -#### Job's grief -Job expresses grief or great sadness in this chapter. He awaits the justice and intercession of Yahweh as he awaits his own death. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/curse]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/intercede]]) - -#### Advocate -Job describes the need for someone to intercede for him in heaven. This person would be his advocate and provide a witness for him. Although this is probably not intended as a prophecy, it closely parallels the way Jesus intercedes for people in heaven. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/heaven]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/testimony]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet]]) - -## Links: - -* __[Job 17:01 Notes](./01.md)__ - -__[<<](../16/intro.md) | [>>](../18/intro.md)__ - diff --git a/job/18/intro.md b/job/18/intro.md deleted file mode 100644 index fa8a71d..0000000 --- a/job/18/intro.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,12 +0,0 @@ -# Job 18 General Notes - -### Structure and formatting - -The ULB sets the lines of this chapter farther to the right on the page than the rest of the text because it is a poem. In this chapter, Bildad speaks to Job again. His words in this chapter are much stronger than when he previously spoke, and he is even angry at Job. - -## Links: - -* __[Job 18:01 Notes](./01.md)__ - -__[<<](../17/intro.md) | [>>](../19/intro.md)__ - diff --git a/job/19/intro.md b/job/19/intro.md deleted file mode 100644 index b2a8c9f..0000000 --- a/job/19/intro.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,14 +0,0 @@ -# Job 19 General Notes - -### Structure and formatting - -The ULB sets the lines of this chapter farther to the right on the page than the rest of the text because it is a poem. This chapter is Job's response to Bildad. - -Verses 25-27 are very important to this book. They show the great depth of Job's faith in Yahweh after his most difficult time. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/faith]]) - -## Links: - -* __[Job 19:01 Notes](./01.md)__ - -__[<<](../18/intro.md) | [>>](../20/intro.md)__ - diff --git a/job/20/intro.md b/job/20/intro.md deleted file mode 100644 index 9c9f657..0000000 --- a/job/20/intro.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,17 +0,0 @@ -# Job 20 General Notes - -### Structure and formatting - -The ULB sets the lines of this chapter farther to the right on the page than the rest of the text because it is a poem. In this chapter, Zophar speaks to Job again. His words in this chapter are much stronger than when he previously spoke, and he is even angry at Job. He claims that Job took advantage of the poor and is being punished for it. - -### Important figures of speech in this chapter - -#### Metaphors -There are many metaphors used in this chapter. Zophar uses them to explain the temporary nature of life and riches. He also uses them to describe God's punishment of Job. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor]]) - -## Links: - -* __[Job 20:01 Notes](./01.md)__ - -__[<<](../19/intro.md) | [>>](../21/intro.md)__ - diff --git a/job/21/intro.md b/job/21/intro.md deleted file mode 100644 index 82f67e2..0000000 --- a/job/21/intro.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,22 +0,0 @@ -# Job 21 General Notes - -### Structure and formatting - -The ULB sets the lines of this chapter farther to the right on the page than the rest of the text because it is a poem. This chapter is Job's response to Zophar. It is also a response to all three of his friends in general. - -### Special concepts in this chapter - -#### Ancestor's sin -In the ancient Near East, it was common to believe that a person could be punished because of the sins of their fathers and ancestors. It was seen as the punishment of a god. While a father's sin may have consequences for their children, Yahweh does not punish people because of their father's sin. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/believe]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/sin]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-explicit]]) - -### Important figures of speech in this chapter - -#### Rhetorical questions -Job uses many different rhetorical questions in this chapter in order to try to convince Zophar that he is wrong. These questions help to build Job's argument. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-rquestion]]) - -## Links: - -* __[Job 21:01 Notes](./01.md)__ - -__[<<](../20/intro.md) | [>>](../22/intro.md)__ - diff --git a/job/22/intro.md b/job/22/intro.md deleted file mode 100644 index 0a9e107..0000000 --- a/job/22/intro.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,22 +0,0 @@ -# Job 22 General Notes - -### Structure and formatting - -The ULB sets the lines of this chapter farther to the right on the page than the rest of the text because it is a poem. This chapter is a continuation of the advice of Job's friend, Eliphaz. His words in this chapter are much stronger than when he previously spoke. - -### Special concepts in this chapter - -#### Repentance -Eliphaz tries to get Job to repent in this chapter. Eliphaz assumes that he is righteous, while assuming Job is not. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/repent]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/righteous]]) - -### Important figures of speech in this chapter - -#### Rhetorical questions -Eliphaz uses many different rhetorical questions in this chapter in order to try to convince Job that he is wrong. These questions help to build Eliphaz's argument. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-rquestion]]) - -## Links: - -* __[Job 22:01 Notes](./01.md)__ - -__[<<](../21/intro.md) | [>>](../23/intro.md)__ - diff --git a/job/23/intro.md b/job/23/intro.md deleted file mode 100644 index 3c8674d..0000000 --- a/job/23/intro.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,17 +0,0 @@ -# Job 23 General Notes - -### Structure and formatting - -The ULB sets the lines of this chapter farther to the right on the page than the rest of the text because it is a poem. This chapter is Job's response to Eliphaz. - -### Special concepts in this chapter - -#### Court -This chapter uses an extended metaphor of a court case to describe Job's "case," which he seeks to bring to Yahweh, who is a judge. Cultures without a legal system will have difficulty translating this chapter. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor]]) - -## Links: - -* __[Job 23:01 Notes](./01.md)__ - -__[<<](../22/intro.md) | [>>](../24/intro.md)__ - diff --git a/job/24/intro.md b/job/24/intro.md deleted file mode 100644 index f1957e0..0000000 --- a/job/24/intro.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,22 +0,0 @@ -# Job 24 General Notes - -### Structure and formatting - -The ULB sets the lines of this chapter farther to the right on the page than the rest of the text because it is a poem. This chapter is Job's response to Eliphaz. It is a continuation of the previous chapter. - -### Special concepts in this chapter - -#### Court -This chapter uses an extended metaphor of a court case to describe Job's "case," which he seeks to bring to Yahweh, who is a judge. Cultures without a legal system will have difficulty translating this chapter. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor]]) - -### Important figures of speech in this chapter - -#### Rhetorical questions -Job uses many different rhetorical questions in this chapter in order to try to convince Eliphaz that he is wrong. These questions help to build Job's argument. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-rquestion]]) - -## Links: - -* __[Job 24:01 Notes](./01.md)__ - -__[<<](../23/intro.md) | [>>](../25/intro.md)__ - diff --git a/job/25/intro.md b/job/25/intro.md deleted file mode 100644 index ab01747..0000000 --- a/job/25/intro.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,22 +0,0 @@ -# Job 25 General Notes - -### Structure and formatting - -The ULB sets the lines of this chapter farther to the right on the page than the rest of the text because it is a poem. This chapter is a continuation of the advice of Job's friend, Bildad. His words in this chapter are much stronger than when he previously spoke. - -### Special concepts in this chapter - -#### God's holiness and man's sin -Bildad describes the holiness of Yahweh and the universal nature of man's sinfulness. While his points are accurate, they are not convincing for Job because he has been righteous. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/holy]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/sin]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/righteous]]) - -### Important figures of speech in this chapter - -#### Rhetorical questions -Bildad uses many different rhetorical questions in this chapter in order to try to convince Job that he is wrong. These questions help to build Bildad's argument. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-rquestion]]) - -## Links: - -* __[Job 25:01 Notes](./01.md)__ - -__[<<](../24/intro.md) | [>>](../26/intro.md)__ - diff --git a/job/26/intro.md b/job/26/intro.md deleted file mode 100644 index 7d81212..0000000 --- a/job/26/intro.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,24 +0,0 @@ -# Job 26 General Notes - -### Structure and formatting - -The ULB sets the lines of this chapter farther to the right on the page than the rest of the text because it is a poem. This chapter is Job's response to Bildad. - -This chapter begins a section continuing through chapter 31. - -### Special concepts in this chapter - -#### Yahweh's power -While Bildad describes Yahweh's power as being so much greater than Job's, Job understands the true extent of Yahweh's power. It is not just over Job's life, but over all of creation. - -### Other possible translation difficulties in this chapter - -#### Sarcasm -Job uses sarcasm in this chapter. This is the use of irony to insult Bildad. (See: [Job 1-4](./01.md) and [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-irony]]) - -## Links: - -* __[Job 26:01 Notes](./01.md)__ - -__[<<](../25/intro.md) | [>>](../27/intro.md)__ - diff --git a/job/27/intro.md b/job/27/intro.md deleted file mode 100644 index 4bc9624..0000000 --- a/job/27/intro.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,17 +0,0 @@ -# Job 27 General Notes - -### Structure and formatting - -The ULB sets the lines of this chapter farther to the right on the page than the rest of the text because it is a poem. This chapter is a continuation of Job's response to Bildad. - -### Special concepts in this chapter - -#### Job's righteousness -Despite being upset about his circumstances, Job does not curse God. Instead, he recognizes Yahweh's authority. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/curse]]) - -## Links: - -* __[Job 27:01 Notes](./01.md)__ - -__[<<](../26/intro.md) | [>>](../28/intro.md)__ - diff --git a/job/28/intro.md b/job/28/intro.md deleted file mode 100644 index 7f905ed..0000000 --- a/job/28/intro.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,18 +0,0 @@ -# Job 28 General Notes - -### Structure and formatting - -The ULB sets the lines of this chapter farther to the right on the page than the rest of the text because it is a poem. This chapter is a continuation of Job's response to Bildad. - -### Special concepts in this chapter - -#### Yahweh's wisdom - -Despite being upset about his circumstances, Job does not curse God. Instead, he recognizes Yahweh's wisdom and authority. This chapter especially focuses on Yahweh's wisdom as he controls the circumstances of Job's life. Men cannot understand because they do not have Yahweh's wisdom. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/curse]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/wise]]) - -## Links: - -* __[Job 28:01 Notes](./01.md)__ - -__[<<](../27/intro.md) | [>>](../29/intro.md)__ - diff --git a/job/29/intro.md b/job/29/intro.md deleted file mode 100644 index e3391dc..0000000 --- a/job/29/intro.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,14 +0,0 @@ -# Job 29 General Notes - -### Structure and formatting - -The ULB sets the lines of this chapter farther to the right on the page than the rest of the text because it is a poem. This chapter is a continuation of Job's statement, but now it is directly addressed to Yahweh. - -In this chapter, Job recalls the days before Yahweh's blessings were taken from him. This is only one part of Job's argument that continues for the next 3 chapters. - -## Links: - -* __[Job 29:01 Notes](./01.md)__ - -__[<<](../28/intro.md) | [>>](../30/intro.md)__ - diff --git a/job/30/intro.md b/job/30/intro.md deleted file mode 100644 index a428320..0000000 --- a/job/30/intro.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,14 +0,0 @@ -# Job 30 General Notes - -### Structure and formatting - -The ULB sets the lines of this chapter farther to the right on the page than the rest of the text because it is a poem. This chapter is a continuation of Job's statement, but now it is directly addressed to Yahweh. - -In this chapter, Job laments his current condition as others insult him. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/lament]]) - -## Links: - -* __[Job 30:01 Notes](./01.md)__ - -__[<<](../29/intro.md) | [>>](../31/intro.md)__ - diff --git a/job/31/intro.md b/job/31/intro.md deleted file mode 100644 index 4b9fde9..0000000 --- a/job/31/intro.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,14 +0,0 @@ -# Job 31 General Notes - -### Structure and formatting - -The ULB sets the lines of this chapter farther to the right on the page than the rest of the text because it is a poem. This chapter is a continuation of Job's statement and it is directly addressed to Yahweh. - -In this chapter, Job presents his case to Yahweh that he is upright and not guilty of the sins he is being accused of. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/righteous]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/guilt]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/sin]]) - -## Links: - -* __[Job 31:01 Notes](./01.md)__ - -__[<<](../30/intro.md) | [>>](../32/intro.md)__ - diff --git a/job/32/intro.md b/job/32/intro.md deleted file mode 100644 index f8251c1..0000000 --- a/job/32/intro.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,14 +0,0 @@ -# Job 32 General Notes - -### Structure and formatting - -Job's friends give up on trying to convince him that he is being punished for sinning. This chapter introduces Elihu who was a witness to these interactions between Job and his friends. According to Elihu, instead of being punished for his sins, Job is sinning in the midst of these difficulties. This is the first of Elihu's four statements. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/sin]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/testimony]]) - -Some translations prefer to set apart extended quotations, prayers, or songs. The ULB and many other English translations set the lines of 32:6-22, which is an extended quotation, farther to the right on the page than the rest of the text. This quotation continues through the next chapter. - -## Links: - -* __[Job 32:01 Notes](./01.md)__ - -__[<<](../31/intro.md) | [>>](../33/intro.md)__ - diff --git a/job/33/intro.md b/job/33/intro.md deleted file mode 100644 index f6557d7..0000000 --- a/job/33/intro.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,19 +0,0 @@ -# Job 33 General Notes - -### Structure and formatting - -According to Elihu, instead of being punished for his sins, Job is sinning in the midst of these difficulties. This is a continuation of the first of Elihu's four statements and it is addressed to Job. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/sin]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/testimony]]) - -The ULB sets the lines of this chapter farther to the right on the page than the rest of the text because it is a poem. This quotation is a continuation of the previous chapter. - -### Special concepts in this chapter - -#### God's mercy -While Job has been complaining about the lack of justice and response from Yahweh, Elihu shows Job that Yahweh has shown him great mercy along the way. He is still alive because of Yahweh's mercy. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/mercy]]) - -## Links: - -* __[Job 33:01 Notes](./01.md)__ - -__[<<](../32/intro.md) | [>>](../34/intro.md)__ - diff --git a/job/34/intro.md b/job/34/intro.md deleted file mode 100644 index 0305091..0000000 --- a/job/34/intro.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,19 +0,0 @@ -# Job 34 General Notes - -### Structure and formatting - -According to Elihu, instead of being punished for his sins, Job is sinning in the midst of these difficulties. This is the second of Elihu's four statements and it is addressed first to Job's friends and then to Job. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/sin]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/testimony]]) - -The ULB sets the lines of this chapter farther to the right on the page than the rest of the text because it is a poem. Elihu uses many of Job's statements against him. His attitude is not too different from Job's friends. - -### Special concepts in this chapter - -#### Yahweh's justice -Elihu defends the justice of Yahweh after Job claimed that Yahweh was being unjust. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/justice]]) - -## Links: - -* __[Job 34:01 Notes](./01.md)__ - -__[<<](../33/intro.md) | [>>](../35/intro.md)__ - diff --git a/job/35/intro.md b/job/35/intro.md deleted file mode 100644 index 2595ab4..0000000 --- a/job/35/intro.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,24 +0,0 @@ -# Job 35 General Notes - -### Structure and formatting - -According to Elihu, instead of being punished for his sins, Job is sinning in the midst of these difficulties. This is the third of Elihu's four statements and it is addressed first to Job's friends and then to Job. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/sin]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/testimony]]) - -The ULB sets the lines of this chapter farther to the right on the page than the rest of the text because it is a poem. Elihu uses many of Job's statements against him. - -### Important figures of speech in this chapter - -#### Rhetorical questions -Elihu uses many different rhetorical questions in this chapter in order to try to convince Job. These questions help to build Elihu's argument. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-rquestion]]) - -### Other possible translation difficulties in this chapter - -#### Ironic situation -Elihu explains the irony of Job's claim. He claimed to be righteous and desired Yahweh to intervene. In this chapter, Elihu explains to Job that his claims of righteousness are prideful. This makes him unrighteous. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-irony]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/righteous]]) - -## Links: - -* __[Job 35:01 Notes](./01.md)__ - -__[<<](../34/intro.md) | [>>](../36/intro.md)__ - diff --git a/job/36/intro.md b/job/36/intro.md deleted file mode 100644 index 9a021de..0000000 --- a/job/36/intro.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,19 +0,0 @@ -# Job 36 General Notes - -### Structure and formatting - -According to Elihu, instead of being punished for his sins, Job is sinning in the midst of these difficulties. This is the last of Elihu's four statements and it is addressed first to Job's friends and then to Job. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/sin]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/testimony]]) - -The ULB sets the lines of this chapter farther to the right on the page than the rest of the text because it is a poem. His attitude is not too different from Job's friends. - -### Special concepts in this chapter - -#### Yahweh's justice -This chapter focuses on the justice of Yahweh. It is important to remember that justice won't always come in this life. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/justice]]) - -## Links: - -* __[Job 36:01 Notes](./01.md)__ - -__[<<](../35/intro.md) | [>>](../37/intro.md)__ - diff --git a/job/37/intro.md b/job/37/intro.md deleted file mode 100644 index f9ec7cb..0000000 --- a/job/37/intro.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,19 +0,0 @@ -# Job 37 General Notes - -### Structure and formatting - -According to Elihu, instead of being punished for his sins, Job is sinning in the midst of these difficulties. This is a continuation of the previous chapter and the last of Elihu's four statements, and it is addressed first to Job's friends and then to Job. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/sin]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/testimony]]) - -The ULB sets the lines of this chapter farther to the right on the page than the rest of the text because it is a poem. His attitude is not too different from Job's friends. - -### Special concepts in this chapter - -#### Yahweh's justice -This chapter focuses on the justice of Yahweh. It is important to remember that justice won't always come in this life. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/justice]]) - -## Links: - -* __[Job 37:01 Notes](./01.md)__ - -__[<<](../36/intro.md) | [>>](../38/intro.md)__ - diff --git a/job/38/intro.md b/job/38/intro.md deleted file mode 100644 index f039db2..0000000 --- a/job/38/intro.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,22 +0,0 @@ -# Job 38 General Notes - -### Structure and formatting - -The ULB sets the lines of this chapter farther to the right on the page than the rest of the text because it is a poem. Yahweh finally speaks in this chapter. - -### Special concepts in this chapter - -#### Yahweh's greatness -Yahweh is far greater than any man. He is the creator of the earth, and his ways will not always be understood by men because their knowledge is always limited. - -### Important figures of speech in this chapter - -#### Rhetorical questions -Yahweh uses a series of rhetorical questions in this chapter in order to defend his character. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-rquestion]]) - -## Links: - -* __[Job 38:01 Notes](./01.md)__ - -__[<<](../37/intro.md) | [>>](../39/intro.md)__ - diff --git a/job/39/intro.md b/job/39/intro.md deleted file mode 100644 index 54aaedd..0000000 --- a/job/39/intro.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,22 +0,0 @@ -# Job 39 General Notes - -### Structure and formatting - -The ULB sets the lines of this chapter farther to the right on the page than the rest of the text because it is a poem. Yahweh continues to speak in this chapter. - -### Special concepts in this chapter - -#### Yahweh's greatness -Yahweh is far greater than any man. He is the creator of the earth, and his ways will not always be understood by men because their knowledge is always limited. Since Job cannot understand creation, he cannot truly understand Yahweh. - -### Important figures of speech in this chapter - -#### Rhetorical questions -Yahweh uses a series of rhetorical questions in this chapter in order to defend his character. Many of these questions focus on nature because Yahweh is the creator of the heavens and the earth. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-rquestion]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/heaven]]) - -## Links: - -* __[Job 39:01 Notes](./01.md)__ - -__[<<](../38/intro.md) | [>>](../40/intro.md)__ - diff --git a/job/40/intro.md b/job/40/intro.md deleted file mode 100644 index 446bc1b..0000000 --- a/job/40/intro.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,27 +0,0 @@ -# Job 40 General Notes - -### Structure and formatting - -Some translations prefer to set apart extended quotations, prayers, or songs. The ULB and many other English translations set the lines of 40:1-2, 4-5, 7-24, which are extended quotations of Job and Yahweh, farther to the right on the page than the rest of the text. - -### Special concepts in this chapter - -#### Job's righteousness -In seeking to defend his own righteousness, Job accuses Yahweh of being unjust. Yahweh asks a very important question: "Will you condemn me so you may claim you are right?" This is the essence of Job's error. - -### Important figures of speech in this chapter - -#### Irony -Yahweh states, "He who argues with God, let him answer." Job immediately answers him. This is irony. While Job is forced to acknowledge the power of Yahweh, he does not repent of his former statements. Because of this, Yahweh asks him more questions. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/repent]]) - -### Other possible translation difficulties in this chapter - -#### Animals -There are several animals mentioned in this chapter that do not exist and may never have existed. It may be necessary to leave these names untranslated or to translate their names as adjectives. - -## Links: - -* __[Job 40:01 Notes](./01.md)__ - -__[<<](../39/intro.md) | [>>](../41/intro.md)__ - diff --git a/job/41/intro.md b/job/41/intro.md deleted file mode 100644 index 8fbddfe..0000000 --- a/job/41/intro.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,23 +0,0 @@ -# Job 41 General Notes - -### Structure and formatting - -Some translations prefer to set apart extended quotations, prayers, or songs. The ULB and many other English translations set the lines of this chapter, which is an extended quotation of Yahweh, farther to the right on the page than the rest of the text. It is a continuation of the previous chapter. - -### Important figures of speech in this chapter - -#### Rhetorical questions -Yahweh uses a series of rhetorical questions in this chapter in order to defend his character and to convince Job to repent. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-rquestion]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/repent]]) - -### Other possible translation difficulties in this chapter - -#### Animals - -There are several animals mentioned in this chapter that do not exist and may never have existed. It may be necessary to leave these names untranslated or to translate their names as adjectives. - -## Links: - -* __[Job 41:01 Notes](./01.md)__ - -__[<<](../40/intro.md) | [>>](../42/intro.md)__ - diff --git a/job/42/intro.md b/job/42/intro.md deleted file mode 100644 index 7b03149..0000000 --- a/job/42/intro.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,19 +0,0 @@ -# Job 42 General Notes - -### Structure and formatting - -Some translations prefer to set apart extended quotations, prayers, or songs. The ULB and many other English translations set the lines of 42:1-6, which is an extended quotation of Job, farther to the right on the page than the rest of the text. - -In this chapter Job shows his complete trust in Yahweh. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/trust]]) - -### Special concepts in this chapter - -#### Justice -Yahweh enacts justice at the end of this book. He punishes Job's friends and restores Job's blessings. Yahweh's blessing was not dependent upon Job's repentance, but upon Yahweh's grace. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/justice]], [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/restore]], [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/bless]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/repent]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/grace]]) - -## Links: - -* __[Job 42:01 Notes](./01.md)__ - -__[<<](../41/intro.md) | __ - diff --git a/job/front/intro.md b/job/front/intro.md deleted file mode 100644 index 20b3f48..0000000 --- a/job/front/intro.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,60 +0,0 @@ -# Introduction to Job - -## Part 1: General Introduction - -### Outline of Job - -1. Job is introduced (1:1–2:13) - - Job is blameless and wealthy (1:1–5) - - Yahweh allows Satan to test Job (1:6–2:10) -1. Three friends speak to Job (3:1–14:22) - - Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar - - Job replies to each -1. They speak to him again (15:1–21:34) - - Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar - - Job replies to each -1. They speak a third time (22:1–31:40) - - Eliphaz and Bildad - - Job replies to each -1. Elihu speaks to Job (32:1–37:24) -1. Yahweh answers Job out of the whirlwind (38:1–41:34) -1. Job is humbled before Yahweh (42:1–6) -1. Yahweh rebukes Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar (42:7–9) -1. Yahweh prospers Job again (42:10–17) - -### What is the Book of Job about? - -The Book of Job is about a man named Job who experienced disaster even though he was faithful to Yahweh. Job speaks with three friends and asks why Yahweh lets him experience trials and losses. The book teaches that we cannot understand all of Yahweh's ways, and when we suffer, it is more important to trust Yahweh than it is to understand the reason for the suffering. - -### How should the title of this book be translated? - -The Book of Job is named for Job, the main character in the book. His name is not related to the English word "job." Translators might use the traditional title of "The Book of Job" or just "Job." Or they may choose a clearer title, such as "The Book About Job" or "The Book About a Man Named Job." - -### Who wrote the Book of Job? - -We do not know who wrote the Book of Job. Many people suggest that Moses composed or compiled the book, but it may have been written after the time of Moses. - -## Part 2: Important Religious and Cultural Concepts - -### Does sin cause suffering? - -When a person sins against Yahweh, it can cause the person to experience suffering. People in the ancient Near East generally believed that a person suffered because they or their ancestors sinned against God. This is what many religions teach. However, the Book of Job shows that a person may suffer even if he or she has not sinned. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/sin]]) - -### Were Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar really Job's friends? - -Job 2:11 refers to Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar as the friends of Job. But they did not comfort Job. Instead, they tried to persuade Job to say something about God that Job believed was not true. So we might wonder if it is right to translate the word as "friends." They did care about Job and they wanted to help him. However, what they said did not help Job because they did not understand the truth about God. - -### When did the events in the Book of Job take place? - -We do not know when the events in the Book of Job took place. It seems to be set around the time of Abraham and Isaac in the Book of Genesis. However, some verses are similar to ones in the Books of Proverbs and Isaiah, which are set much later. - -## Part 3: Important Translation Issues - -### What style of writing is in the Book of Job? - -The writer starts and ends the Book of Job by telling what happened to Job in narrative form. He wrote the other parts in poetry form. In the ancient Near East, writers often used poetry to discuss matters of wisdom. - -### Is the Book of Job difficult to translate? - -The Book of Job has many uncommon words and phrases, making parts of it hard to understand translate. For this reason, translators may decide to translate this book after they have translated other books of the Bible. However, since the writer did not connect Job with a specific time or place in history, the translator may decide to translate this book before other Old Testament books. - diff --git a/psa/001/intro.md b/psa/001/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..fdedf78 --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/001/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,22 @@ +# Psalm 001 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 1 is usually considered to be a "wisdom psalm," which gives advice to those who hear it read or sung. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/wise]]) + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Blessed +A main theme in this psalm is what it means to be blessed. Here "blessed" refers to anyone who is well off because of a good relationship to God. The contrasting theme is that there are ungodly people, those who refuse to honor God. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/bless]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/godly]]) + +#### People who opposed Yahweh + +There are several words in this psalm for those who oppose God: "the wicked" (those who do evil), "sinners" (those who ignore God's law), and "mockers" (those who mock God and the righteous people). (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/evil]], [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/sin]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/lawofmoses]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/righteous]]) + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 1:1](../../psa/001/001.md)__ +* __[Psalms intro](../front/intro.md)__ + +__| [>>](../002/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/002/intro.md b/psa/002/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..71fcac8 --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/002/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,23 @@ +# Psalm 002 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 2 is usually considered a royal psalm because it is about the king. It was probably first sung when a new person became the king. It is often thought to be about the Messiah because of verse 6 and 7 reference the Son of God. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/christ]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/sonofgod]]) + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Yahweh's protection + +The main theme of this psalm is that God is protecting and empowering the king he has appointed and that it is useless for the foreign nations to oppose God and his king. + +### Important figures of speech in this chapter + +#### Metaphor +"Today I have begotten you" here is a metaphor meaning that God acknowledges the king as his special person. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor]]) + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 2:1](../../psa/002/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../001/intro.md) | [>>](../003/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/003/intro.md b/psa/003/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..6166f6e --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/003/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Psalm 003 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 3 is a psalm of deliverance. It is a morning song intended to be sung in the temple accompanied by musical instruments during morning worship. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/temple]]) + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Yahweh's protection +Although the psalmist has many enemies and is saying he is without help, God is protecting him and delivering him from danger. + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 3:1](../../psa/003/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../002/intro.md) | [>>](../004/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/004/intro.md b/psa/004/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..1ec0889 --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/004/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Psalm 004 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 4 is a psalm of deliverance. It is an evening song, intended to be sung in the temple accompanied by musical instruments during evening worship. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/deliverer]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/temple]]) + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Trust +God protects all those who truly trust in him for protection. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/trust]]) + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 4:1](../../psa/004/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../003/intro.md) | [>>](../005/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/005/intro.md b/psa/005/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..cfce29c --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/005/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Psalm 005 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 5 is a psalm of deliverance. Notice how the psalmist both praises God and asks him for help in defeating the wicked. It was intended to be sung accompanied by flutes. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/deliverer]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/evil]]) + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Yahweh's help +God does not help people who do evil but he blesses those who are good and trust in him. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/bless]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/trust]]) + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 5:1](../../psa/005/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../004/intro.md) | [>>](../006/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/006/intro.md b/psa/006/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..f8c226c --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/006/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,21 @@ +# Psalm 006 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 6 is a deliverance psalm: a call to God for help. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/deliverer]]) + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Trouble +He is in deep trouble and needs God to help him in his difficult situation. But then God hears his prayer and scatters his enemies. + +#### First Person + +This psalm is written using first person making its perspective very personal. There are many uses of the first person in this Psalm. + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 6:1](../../psa/006/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../005/intro.md) | [>>](../007/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/007/intro.md b/psa/007/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..92b9edc --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/007/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,20 @@ +# Psalm 007 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 7 is a deliverance psalm. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/deliverer]]) + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Yahweh's protection +The author had not wronged anyone, yet his enemy was trying to attack him. But he knew that God would protect him. + +#### Cush the Benjamite +Note the superscription and the specific circumstances. There is no other reference to this incident in the Scriptures. But there are references to David being opposed by those of the tribe of Benjamin during the time he was serving King Saul. + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 7:1](../../psa/007/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../006/intro.md) | [>>](../008/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/008/intro.md b/psa/008/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..2266efd --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/008/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,21 @@ +# Psalm 008 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 8 is a psalm of worship and praise to God. This was to be sung by a choir. + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Yahweh's creation +God has made awesome things in the universe and has exalted humans to be rulers over this creation. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/exalt]]) + +#### A Little Lower than the Heavenly Beings + +[Psalms Psalm 8:4-6](./003.md) is quoted in [Hebrews 2:6-8](../../heb/02/06.md), where it is applied to Jesus. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/heaven]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/glory]]) + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 8:1](../../psa/008/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../007/intro.md) | [>>](../009/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/009/intro.md b/psa/009/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..64fd257 --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/009/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,25 @@ +# Psalm 009 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 9 is a psalm of praise. + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Yahweh's protection +God is a protector. He is all-powerful and his enemies cannot withstand him. + +#### Acrostic Psalm + +This psalm along with Psalm 10 form an acrostic. Which means that each unit begins with a successive letter of the Hebrew alphabet. + +#### One Psalm or two + +This psalm has a superscription but Psalm 10 doesn't. This fact and the acrostic nature of the two psalms has lead some scholars to believe these two psalms may have originally been written as one psalm. + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 9:1](../../psa/009/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../008/intro.md) | [>>](../010/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/010/intro.md b/psa/010/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..71f9f7b --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/010/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,21 @@ +# Psalm 010 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 10 is a psalm of deliverance. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/deliverer]]) + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Evil people +The wicked people are prospering and think that God does not care. They think that he is not involved in these affairs. They destroy the innocent. The godly need God to come to their rescue and to punish the wicked people for the evil that they are doing to the good people. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/evil]], [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/innocent]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/godly]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/good]]) + +#### Second half of Psalm 9 + +As noted in the intro to the last psalm, this one is part of an acrostic poem. This psalm covers the last half on the Hebrew alphabet. It also does not have a superscription to introduce it. However, the psalms do separate well on the subjects they address. One addresses thanksgiving and praise whereas Psalm 10 is a lament. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/lament]]) + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 10:1](../../psa/010/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../009/intro.md) | [>>](../011/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/011/intro.md b/psa/011/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..27620a9 --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/011/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Psalm 011 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 11 is a worship psalm. It tells how great God is and that God delivers the good people from the evil people. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/deliverer]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/good]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/evil]]) + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Justice +The wicked people try to destroy the good people but God knows everything that is being done and he saves the good people and destroys the evil people. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/justice]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/save]]) + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 11:1](../../psa/011/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../010/intro.md) | [>>](../012/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/012/intro.md b/psa/012/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..a349555 --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/012/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,20 @@ +# Psalm 012 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 12 is a judgment psalm, where the author asks God to judge and punish the wicked people. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/judge]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/evil]]) + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Yahweh saves +There are so many wicked people now and they are proud of their evil. But God will save the poor who call out to him. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/save]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/call]]) + +#### Words +This relatively short psalm focuses on the words people use. + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 12:1](../../psa/012/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../011/intro.md) | [>>](../013/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/013/intro.md b/psa/013/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..7059cd0 --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/013/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Psalm 013 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 13 is a psalm of deliverance because the psalmist is calling on God to deliver him from death and his enemies. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/deliverer]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/call]]) + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Yahweh's help +The author needs God to help him because his enemies will rejoice if they are able to defeat him. The string of rhetorical questions is very effective at heightening the fear David is feeling. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-rquestion]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/fear]]) + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 13:1](../../psa/013/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../012/intro.md) | [>>](../014/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/014/intro.md b/psa/014/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..7ad5b25 --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/014/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Psalm 014 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 14 is a deliverance psalm because he is trusting God to deliver the poor. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/deliverer]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/trust]]) + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Evil people +Wicked people do not even consider God when they make their plans. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/evil]]) + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 14:1](../../psa/014/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../013/intro.md) | [>>](../015/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/015/intro.md b/psa/015/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..28d70cd --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/015/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,23 @@ +# Psalm 015 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 15 is a wisdom psalm telling how people who honor God should live. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/wise]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/life]]) + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Godliness +This psalm outlines a person who is godly and sees others from a godly perspective. There are several good actions mentioned. Such a person treats his neighbor right, does not slander him, does not take a bribe or interest from him, and keeps his promises even when it is difficult to do so. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/godly]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/good]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/promise]]) + +#### Moral Conditions for Worship + +Scholars have noted that this psalm contains a list of ten different conditions for those who want to participate in worship at the temple. The list consists of three positives in verse 2, 3 negatives in verse 3, two positives in verse 4, followed by two negatives in verse 5. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/temple]]) + + + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 15:1](../../psa/015/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../014/intro.md) | [>>](../016/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/016/intro.md b/psa/016/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..c530701 --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/016/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,20 @@ +# Psalm 016 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 16 is a psalm of praise, thanking God for all his mercies. The New Testament considers this psalm to be a messianic psalm: a psalm about Christ. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/mercy]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/christ]]) + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Messiah +God has been so good to the psalmist, who will worship no other god. The New Testament considers the tenth verse to be about Christ's resurrection when it says that he is God's anointed one, and that God will not leave his body in the grave to decay. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/good]], [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/falsegod]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/resurrection]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/anoint]]) + +#### Superscription +The term "Michtam" is used in the superscription for this psalm. There is much discussion about this term, but in the end no one is certain what it means. So it is easiest to transliterate this word into your language, or you are welcome to translate it as "psalm." + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 16:1](../../psa/016/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../015/intro.md) | [>>](../017/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/017/intro.md b/psa/017/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..2983073 --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/017/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Psalm 017 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 17 is a prayer for deliverance from all his enemies. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/deliverer]]) + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Innocence +The psalmist is innocent and needs God to rescue him from these enemies. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/innocent]]) + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 17:1](../../psa/017/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../016/intro.md) | [>>](../018/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/018/intro.md b/psa/018/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..5e13bc1 --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/018/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Psalm 018 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 18 is a psalm of praise to God for his strengthening David for war. + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Yahweh's power +God has tremendous power and he enabled David to prosper in war. This psalm, and its superscription, also appears in 1 Samuel 22 with some minor differences. + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 18:1](../../psa/018/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../017/intro.md) | [>>](../019/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/019/intro.md b/psa/019/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..1c838f2 --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/019/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Psalm 019 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 19 is a praise psalm, praising God for his creation and for his law. + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### God's law +God's law keeps people from sinning. There are two distinct themes in this psalm. Verses 1-6 are God's glory in the heavens and the second is praising God for his law. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/lawofmoses]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/glory]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/heaven]]) + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 19:1](../../psa/019/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../018/intro.md) | [>>](../020/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/020/intro.md b/psa/020/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..4abf513 --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/020/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,16 @@ +# Psalm 020 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 20 is a royal psalm. It is probably a prayer for the king, perhaps when he first became king. + +### Special concepts in this chapter +#### Trust +Trusting God is much better than trusting in military might. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/trust]]) + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 20:1](../../psa/020/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../019/intro.md) | [>>](../021/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/021/intro.md b/psa/021/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..610ab7f --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/021/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,16 @@ +# Psalm 021 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 21 is a royal psalm. The king is praying for victory. Victory in war comes from the power and help from God. + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Pronouns +There is a shift in pronouns in this psalm. In verses 1-6 the psalm addresses Yahweh in second person but in verse 7 the psalmist uses third person before moving back to second person in the latter part. +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 21:1](../../psa/021/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../020/intro.md) | [>>](../022/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/022/intro.md b/psa/022/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..46bc8c9 --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/022/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,20 @@ +# Psalm 022 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 22 is a messianic psalm. It contains references to events during the crucifixion of Christ. It is also a psalm of individual lament and praise. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/christ]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/crucify]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/lament]]) + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Messiah +Christ was despised and taunted by his enemies; but finally people all over the earth will bow down to him. + +#### New Testament usage +This psalm is quoted in different places in the New Testament. Verse 1a is cited in Matthew 27:46 and Mark 15:34 as the words of Christ on the cross. Many of the events in the narratives of the crucifixion are mentioned in this psalm. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/cross]]) + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 22:1](../../psa/022/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../021/intro.md) | [>>](../023/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/023/intro.md b/psa/023/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..da12e72 --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/023/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,18 @@ +# Psalm 023 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 23 is a psalm of praise to God for his continued care and protection. The psalmist praises God for always being with him and for caring for him. + +### Important figures of speech in this chapter + +#### Metaphor + +Psalm 23 is an extended metaphor speaking of God as if he were a shepherd, and of the psalmist as if he were a sheep. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor]]) + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 23:1](../../psa/023/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../022/intro.md) | [>>](../024/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/024/intro.md b/psa/024/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..f210eb8 --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/024/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,21 @@ +# Psalm 024 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 24 is a psalm of praise to God as the almighty God. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/almighty]]) + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Righteous people +Only the righteous come to worship God. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/righteous]]) + +### Important figures of speech in this chapter +#### Rhetorical Questions +The psalmists uses several rhetorical questions. Each question forms a unit with a response. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-rquestion]]) + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 24:1](../../psa/024/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../023/intro.md) | [>>](../025/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/025/intro.md b/psa/025/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..819314d --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/025/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Psalm 025 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 25 is a prayer for God's help. + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### The humble +God is very good to humble people who seek to obey him. + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 25:1](../../psa/025/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../024/intro.md) | [>>](../026/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/026/intro.md b/psa/026/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..aabe156 --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/026/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Psalm 026 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 26 is a teaching psalm; showing people how they should live by the example of the psalmsist. + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Praise +The psalmist delights in praising God and doing good deeds. It is striking how this psalm uses the first person pronoun. This is an individual psalm of petition. Each of the four petitions are accompanied with various claims. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/good]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/works]]) + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 26:1](../../psa/026/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../025/intro.md) | [>>](../027/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/027/intro.md b/psa/027/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..6d1d06d --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/027/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Psalm 027 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 27 is a psalm of praise to God because God keeps the psalmist safe from all his enemies. + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Yahweh's help +Because of God's help, he has nothing to fear, no matter what happens. The psalmist shows his confidence in God; he also asks God for help. + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 27:1](../../psa/027/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../026/intro.md) | [>>](../028/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/028/intro.md b/psa/028/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..39d6367 --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/028/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Psalm 028 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 28 is a psalm of prayer to God that he is not be punished along with the wicked people. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/evil]]) + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Trust +The psalmist trusted God completely and God rescued him. This is similar to psalm 7 and 17 because it is an individual lament psalm. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/lament]]) + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 28:1](../../psa/028/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../027/intro.md) | [>>](../029/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/029/intro.md b/psa/029/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..c056f64 --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/029/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,23 @@ +# Psalm 029 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 29 is a worship psalm. It tells how Yahweh rules all nature. + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Yahweh's power +God is powerful. All he has to do is to speak in order to control nature. + +### Important figures of speech in this chapter + +#### Metonymy + +The voice of the Yahweh stands for Yahweh himself. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metonymy]]) + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 29:1](../../psa/029/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../028/intro.md) | [>>](../030/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/030/intro.md b/psa/030/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..5f0dc48 --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/030/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Psalm 030 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 30 is a psalm of praise and thanksgiving to God. The psalmist was near death but God rescued him. + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### The psalmist's death +If he had died, it would not have been a help to God. But since God rescued him he can praise God. + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 30:1](../../psa/030/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../029/intro.md) | [>>](../031/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/031/intro.md b/psa/031/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..d406a04 --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/031/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Psalm 031 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 31 is a psalm of deliverance. The psalmist's enemies thought they had defeated him, but God protected him. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/deliverer]]) + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Abandonment +Even though everyone deserted and despised the psalmist, God did not abandon him. + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 31:1](../../psa/031/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../030/intro.md) | [>>](../032/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/032/intro.md b/psa/032/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..09ca542 --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/032/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Psalm 032 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 32 is a psalm of confession of sin. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/confess]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/sin]]) + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Confession of sin +This psalm tells of the sorrow of unconfessed sin; it also tells of the blessing of confession and of receiving God's forgiveness. It is such a blessing when God forgives sin. Trouble comes when sin is hidden and not confessed. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/bless]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/forgive]]) + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 32:1](../../psa/032/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../031/intro.md) | [>>](../033/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/033/intro.md b/psa/033/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..7da236b --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/033/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Psalm 033 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 33 is a worship song. It tells how great God is. + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### God's power +God is the creator and also the God of his people, Israel. Whatever he plans works out. He alone provides safety in battle. + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 33:1](../../psa/033/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../032/intro.md) | [>>](../034/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/034/intro.md b/psa/034/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..84b419d --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/034/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,19 @@ +# Psalm 034 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 34 is a teaching psalm and includes thanksgiving. It teaches that living right leads to a good life. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/life]]) + +The psalm does not relate directly to the superscription given about Abimelech. + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Yahweh's help +Good people can have problems, but God brings them through these. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/good]]) + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 34:1](../../psa/034/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../033/intro.md) | [>>](../035/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/035/intro.md b/psa/035/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..374c210 --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/035/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Psalm 035 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 35 is a prayer for deliverance. His enemies are coming against him. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/deliverer]]) + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Enemies +When his enemies were sick, he tried to comfort them, but when he was in trouble his enemies use this as a time to attack him. + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 35:1](../../psa/035/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../034/intro.md) | [>>](../036/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/036/intro.md b/psa/036/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..f93617a --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/036/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Psalm 036 General Notes + +### Formatting in this chapter + +Psalm 36 is a psalm of praise. It speaks of how good God is to those who love him. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/good]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/love]]) + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### God and man +Evil people do not think about God; but he is such a pleasure to all who honor him. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/evil]]) + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 36:1](../../psa/036/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../035/intro.md) | [>>](../037/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/037/intro.md b/psa/037/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..7e77241 --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/037/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,16 @@ +# Psalm 037 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 37 is a teaching psalm. It provides guidance about how to live a moral and God-fearing life. It teaches that evil people do not prosper in the future. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/evil]]) + +### Special concepts in this chapter +#### Envy +Do not envy evil people. Although it appears as though they prosper, soon they will be destroyed and the good people will continue on living. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/good]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/life]]) + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 37:1](../../psa/037/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../036/intro.md) | [>>](../038/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/038/intro.md b/psa/038/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..a6e93cc --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/038/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,16 @@ +# Psalm 038 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 38 is a confession of sin and a prayer for deliverance. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/confess]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/sin]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/deliverer]]) + +### Special concepts in this chapter +#### Author's sickness +The author was very sick and his enemies were seeking ways to destroy him. + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 38:1](../../psa/038/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../037/intro.md) | [>>](../039/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/039/intro.md b/psa/039/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..5410719 --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/039/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,19 @@ +# Psalm 039 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 39 is a psalm of deliverance from sickness. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/deliverer]]) + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Life +Life on earth is short. The psalmist wanted God's healing so he can enjoy the rest of his life. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/life]]) + +This psalm shares some characteristics of another wisdom book called Ecclesiastes or Koheleth but is more positive. + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 39:1](../../psa/039/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../038/intro.md) | [>>](../040/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/040/intro.md b/psa/040/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..bb66479 --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/040/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,16 @@ +# Psalm 040 General Notes + +### Type of psalm +Psalm 40 is a psalm of praise. Many also see it as a messianic psalm, a psalm about Christ. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/christ]]) + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Sacrifices +God is not interested in sacrifices but wants people to obey him and fulfill his plans for them. + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 40:1](../../psa/040/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../039/intro.md) | [>>](../041/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/041/intro.md b/psa/041/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..221f5b6 --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/041/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,16 @@ +# Psalm 041 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 41 is a psalm of deliverance. The author's friends had become his enemies who wanted to see him die but he trusted God to rescue him. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/deliverer]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/trust]]) + +### Special concepts in this chapter +#### Enemies +The author's best friend had become an enemy. His enemies were happy because they were sure his sickness would result in death. + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 41:1](../../psa/041/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../040/intro.md) | [>>](../042/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/042/intro.md b/psa/042/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..c7e8031 --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/042/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,22 @@ +# Psalm 042 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 42 is a psalm of praise for all that God has done and a prayer for deliverance from the psalmist's enemies. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/deliverer]]) + +### Special concepts in this chapter +#### Yahweh's deliverance +The psalmist praises God as he remembers what God has done for him in the past, and he puts his trust in him. He needs rescuing from his enemies. Scholars believe that this psalm is about a man in exile longing for Jerusalem. + +#### Psalm 42 and Psalm 43 +Some scholars believe that these two psalms were originally written together as one psalm. + +#### Superscription +This psalm is called "a Maschil of the sons of Korah." The word "Maschil" in the original language has caused scholars to have various opinions about its meaning. Some say it means to instruct, while others say that the word is referring to the skill used in creating the psalm. Still others think it means that meditation should be used in reading this psalm. + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 42:1](../../psa/042/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../041/intro.md) | [>>](../043/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/043/intro.md b/psa/043/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..14e75de --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/043/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,20 @@ +# Psalm 043 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 43 is a psalm of deliverance. It is a plea for rescue from the psalmist's enemies. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/deliverer]]) + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Encouragement +The author should not be discouraged because he trusts in God to deliver him. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/trust]]) + +#### Psalm 42 and Psalm 43 +Some scholars believe that these two psalms were originally written together as one psalm. + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 43:1](../../psa/043/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../042/intro.md) | [>>](../044/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/044/intro.md b/psa/044/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..f87f567 --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/044/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,20 @@ +# Psalm 044 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 44 is a deliverance psalm. It is a prayer for God's help against enemies. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/deliverer]]) + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Enemies +When Israel entered the Promised Land, God fought for them and drove out their enemies. Since their enemies have now defeated them, they are in need of God's help. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/promisedland]]) + +#### Superscription +This psalm is called "a Maschil." The word "Maschil" in the original language has caused scholars to have various opinions about its meaning. Some say it means to instruct, while others say that the word is referring to the skill used in creating the psalm. Still others think it means that meditation should be used in reading this psalm. + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 44:1](../../psa/044/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../043/intro.md) | [>>](../045/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/045/intro.md b/psa/045/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..22ada17 --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/045/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,20 @@ +# Psalm 045 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 45 is a royal psalm written for the king's wedding day. + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Beauty +The king has a beautiful palace, and his bride is also beautiful. + +#### Superscription +This psalm is called "a Maschil." The word "Maschil" in the original language has caused scholars to have various opinions about its meaning. Some say it means to instruct, while others say that the word is referring to the skill used in creating the psalm. Still others think it means that meditation should be used in reading this psalm. + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 45:1](../../psa/045/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../044/intro.md) | [>>](../046/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/046/intro.md b/psa/046/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..c66b358 --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/046/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,16 @@ +# Psalm 046 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 46 is a psalm of praise to God. + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +God is all-powerful, controls nature, and protects his people. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/peopleofgod]]) + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 46:1](../../psa/046/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../045/intro.md) | [>>](../047/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/047/intro.md b/psa/047/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..9debc5e --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/047/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Psalm 047 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 47 is a psalm of praise to God. + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Yahweh's power +God is powerful over all the nations in the world. + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 47:1](../../psa/047/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../046/intro.md) | [>>](../048/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/048/intro.md b/psa/048/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..0e86a8c --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/048/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,18 @@ +# Psalm 048 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 48 is a psalm of praise for Jerusalem. + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Jerusalem +Jerusalem has mighty defenses. Foreign nations will be amazed. It is something to remember and testify about. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/testimony]]) + +It is helpful to know that "Mount Zion" is often used to refer to the city of Jerusalem. +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 48:1](../../psa/048/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../047/intro.md) | [>>](../049/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/049/intro.md b/psa/049/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..ad8280b --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/049/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Psalm 049 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 49 is a wisdom psalm. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/wise]]) + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Riches +Riches do not last forever. They cannot save a person from death, and they cannot be taken from a person at death. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/eternity]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/save]]) + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 49:1](../../psa/049/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../048/intro.md) | [>>](../050/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/050/intro.md b/psa/050/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..15364f9 --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/050/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Psalm 050 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 50 is a wisdom psalm. It tells what pleases God. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/wise]]) + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Sacrifices +God does not need animal sacrifices; he does not eat meat or drink blood. The world and everything in it belong to God. He wants people to be thankful and to depend on him. God rejects evil people who reject his covenant. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/blood]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/evil]]) + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 50:1](../../psa/050/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../049/intro.md) | [>>](../051/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/051/intro.md b/psa/051/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..c2a2292 --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/051/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,19 @@ +# Psalm 051 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 51 is a psalm of repentance from sin. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/repent]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/sin]]) + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Repentance +The psalmist is truly sorry for having sinned. He repented and God forgave his sins. God wants true sorrow for having sinned, not sacrifices. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/true]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/forgive]]) + +#### Author of Psalm +Scholars are divided over whether this psalm was authored by King David as is mentioned by the superscription. If nothing else, we can assume the last two verses were added later since Jerusalem is intact with well-built walls during King David's reign. +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 51:1](../../psa/051/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../050/intro.md) | [>>](../052/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/052/intro.md b/psa/052/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..6028f99 --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/052/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,20 @@ +# Psalm 052 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 52 is a wisdom psalm. It teaches that God will destroy evil people. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/wise]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/evil]]) + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Evil people +Although the evil people feel secure with their wealth and evil deeds, God will destroy them. But people who do good are secure because God protects them. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/works]]) + +#### Superscription +This psalm is called "a Maschil of David." The word "Maschil" in the original language has caused scholars to have various opinions about its meaning. Some say it means to instruct, while others say that the word is referring to the skill used in creating the psalm. Still others think it means that meditation should be used in reading this psalm. + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 52:1](../../psa/052/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../051/intro.md) | [>>](../053/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/053/intro.md b/psa/053/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..b93e69f --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/053/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,19 @@ +# Psalm 053 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 53 is a wisdom psalm. It warns people who do evil that God will judge them. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/wise]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/evil]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/judge]]) + +### Special concepts in this chapter +#### God's watching mankind +God looks down from heaven and sees that all humans are evil and corrupt. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/heaven]]) + +#### Superscription +This psalm is called "a Maschil of David." The word "Maschil" in the original language has caused scholars to have various opinions about its meaning. Some say it means to instruct, while others say that the word is referring to the skill used in creating the psalm. Still others think it means that meditation should be used in reading this psalm. + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 53:1](../../psa/053/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../052/intro.md) | [>>](../054/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/054/intro.md b/psa/054/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..9401c7a --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/054/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,20 @@ +# Psalm 054 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 54 is a deliverance psalm. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/deliverer]]) + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Rescue +Evil people want to kill David; but God has rescued him in the past and he trusts God to rescue him again. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/evil]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/trust]]) + +#### Superscription +This psalm is called "a Maschil of David." The word "Maschil" in the original language has caused scholars to have various opinions about its meaning. Some say it means to instruct, while others say that the word is referring to the skill used in creating the psalm. Still others think it means that meditation should be used in reading this psalm. + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 54:1](../../psa/054/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../053/intro.md) | [>>](../055/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/055/intro.md b/psa/055/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..5b5bba3 --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/055/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,20 @@ +# Psalm 055 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 55 is a deliverance psalm. The psalmist is praying that God will deliver him from his enemies. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/deliverer]]) + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Betrayal +The author wishes he could get far away from his enemies after his best friend betrayed him. He asks God to completely destroy his enemies. He is trusting God to save him. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/trust]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/save]]) + +#### Superscription +This psalm is called "a Maschil of David." The word "Maschil" in the original language has caused scholars to have various opinions about its meaning. Some say it means to instruct, while others say that the word is referring to the skill used in creating the psalm. Still others think it means that meditation should be used in reading this psalm. + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 55:1](../../psa/055/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../054/intro.md) | [>>](../056/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/056/intro.md b/psa/056/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..d915bc9 --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/056/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,20 @@ +# Psalm 056 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 56 is a psalm of deliverance. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/deliverer]]) + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Fear +Although the psalmist's enemies are trying to harm him, he is not afraid because God is protecting him. + +#### Superscription +The word "Michtam" is used in the superscription for this psalm. There is much discussion about this word but, in the end, no one is certain what it means. It is easiest to transliterate this word into your language, or you can simply translate it as "psalm." + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 56:1](../../psa/056/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../055/intro.md) | [>>](../057/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/057/intro.md b/psa/057/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..0b4274a --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/057/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,20 @@ +# Psalm 057 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 57 is a psalm of deliverance. It praises God for the many times he has delivered David. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/deliverer]]) + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Fear +Since God is protecting the psalmist, he has nothing to fear from his enemies. + +#### Superscription +The word "Michtam" is used in the superscription for this psalm. There is much discussion about this word but, in the end, no one is certain what it means. It is easiest to transliterate this word into your language, or you can simply translate it as "psalm." + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 57:1](../../psa/057/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../056/intro.md) | [>>](../058/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/058/intro.md b/psa/058/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..31c2387 --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/058/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,20 @@ +# Psalm 058 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 58 is a deliverance psalm. It asks God for deliverance from the unjust rulers. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/deliverer]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/justice]]) + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Deliverance +Although the leaders are very evil and unfair, God can deliver his people from their oppression. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/evil]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/oppress]]) + +#### Superscription +The word "Michtam" is used in the superscription for this psalm. There is much discussion about this word but, in the end, no one is certain what it means. It is easiest to transliterate this word into your language, or you can simply translate it as "psalm." + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 58:1](../../psa/058/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../057/intro.md) | [>>](../059/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/059/intro.md b/psa/059/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..d8fe19f --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/059/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,20 @@ +# Psalm 059 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 59 is a deliverance psalm. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/deliverer]]) + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Protection +The author prays for God to defeat his enemies. God is his protector. Therefore, he will praise God. + +#### Superscription +The word "Michtam" is used in the superscription for this psalm. There is much discussion about this word but, in the end, no one is certain what it means. It is easiest to transliterate this word into your language, or you can simply translate it as "psalm." + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 59:1](../../psa/059/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../058/intro.md) | [>>](../060/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/060/intro.md b/psa/060/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..be9c1eb --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/060/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Psalm 060 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 60 is a psalm of war. + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Protection +God has preserved the land of Israel, and now he will give them victory over the countries of Moab and Edom. + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 60:1](../../psa/060/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../059/intro.md) | [>>](../061/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/061/intro.md b/psa/061/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..2129a3d --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/061/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Psalm 061 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 61 is a psalm of praise. + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Vow +The author has vowed to praise God every day of his life because God has blessed him. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/vow]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/bless]]) + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 61:1](../../psa/061/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../060/intro.md) | [>>](../062/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/062/intro.md b/psa/062/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..86b648d --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/062/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Psalm 062 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 62 is a psalm of deliverance. It expresses trust that God will save the psalmist from his enemies. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/deliverer]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/trust]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/save]]) + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Trust +Although the psalmist's enemies have attacked him when he was feeling weak, he trusts in God to deliver him. God is powerful and kind. + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 62:1](../../psa/062/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../061/intro.md) | [>>](../063/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/063/intro.md b/psa/063/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..b0dad81 --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/063/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Psalm 063 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 63 is a psalm of praise. + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Praise +The author praises God for who he is and for having protected him. + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 63:1](../../psa/063/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../062/intro.md) | [>>](../064/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/064/intro.md b/psa/064/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..77b64e2 --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/064/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Psalm 064 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 64 is a psalm of deliverance. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/deliverer]]) + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Plotting of enemies +The author's enemies have plotted against him but God has saved him. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/save]]) + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 64:1](../../psa/064/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../063/intro.md) | [>>](../065/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/065/intro.md b/psa/065/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..528b47a --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/065/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Psalm 065 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 65 is a psalm of praise to God. + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### God's power +God answered prayers and gave the people justice and hope. God created nature and controls it, sending rain so the grain and pastures grow well. + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 65:1](../../psa/065/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../064/intro.md) | [>>](../066/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/066/intro.md b/psa/066/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..2df063f --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/066/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Psalm 066 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 66 is a psalm of praise. + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Yahweh saves +Just as God brought Israel through the wilderness, he took the author through hard times but saved him. The author will worship God by sacrificing animals to him. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/save]]) + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 66:1](../../psa/066/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../065/intro.md) | [>>](../067/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/067/intro.md b/psa/067/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..521d3a7 --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/067/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Psalm 067 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 67 is a worship psalm. + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Praise +People all over the world should be praising God. + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 67:1](../../psa/067/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../066/intro.md) | [>>](../068/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/068/intro.md b/psa/068/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..531dbcc --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/068/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,19 @@ +# Psalm 068 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 68 is a worship psalm. + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Yahweh's greatness +God is exceedingly great. He takes care of the weak and helpless. He is glorious in his temple. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/glory]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/temple]]) + +#### No Common Theme +Scholars have found this psalm the most difficult to interpret. There does not appear to be any unity to this psalm. +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 68:1](../../psa/068/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../067/intro.md) | [>>](../069/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/069/intro.md b/psa/069/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..ba73d9a --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/069/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Psalm 069 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 69 is a psalm of deliverance. The author prays to be saved from his enemies and for them to be punished. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/deliverer]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/save]]) + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Deliverance +The author prays for God to rescue him from his enemies. They show him no mercy, and he asks God to show them no mercy. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/mercy]]) + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 69:1](../../psa/069/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../068/intro.md) | [>>](../070/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/070/intro.md b/psa/070/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..1784b53 --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/070/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,19 @@ +# Psalm 070 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 70 is a psalm of deliverance. The psalmist asks God to deliver him from his enemies. + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Help +The author needs help and needs it immediately. + +#### Psalm 40 +This psalm is an almost exact duplicate of Psalm 40:13-17. +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 70:1](../../psa/070/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../069/intro.md) | [>>](../071/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/071/intro.md b/psa/071/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..7191917 --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/071/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Psalm 071 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 71 is a psalm of deliverance. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/deliverer]]) + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Yahweh's help +God has helped the psalmist all his life. Now that he is old, his enemy thinks that God has abandoned him; but the psalmist trusts in God and will praise Yahweh with songs of praise. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/trust]]) + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 71:1](../../psa/071/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../070/intro.md) | [>>](../072/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/072/intro.md b/psa/072/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..c577da6 --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/072/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,20 @@ +# Psalm 072 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 72 is a psalm for the king when he begins to be the king. David wrote it as a blessing on his son, Solomon. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/bless]]) + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Blessings for the king +May the king be honored throughout the world. May he help the poor. May there be prosperity while he is king. + +#### Close of Book Two +The whole collection of Psalms has been divided into several "books." This is the last psalm of the second book. It is attributed to Solomon, the son of David. + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 72:1](../../psa/072/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../071/intro.md) | [>>](../073/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/073/intro.md b/psa/073/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..97a2149 --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/073/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,19 @@ +# Psalm 073 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 73 is a wisdom psalm. It explains the problem of wicked people who seem to prosper. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/wise]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/evil]]) + +### Special concepts in this chapter +#### Evil people +Sometimes it seems that wicked people have no problems and everything works for them. Despite this, they will be destroyed. In contrast, the righteous always have God to help them through problems. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/righteous]]) + +#### Psalms by Asaph +There are twelve psalms attributed to Asaph; the first one is Psalm 50, which is in Book Two, and the other eleven (Psalm 73–83) are at the beginning of Book Three. + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 73:1](../../psa/073/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../072/intro.md) | [>>](../074/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/074/intro.md b/psa/074/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..a29bdee --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/074/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,19 @@ +# Psalm 074 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 74 is a psalm of deliverance. The people have been completely conquered and they pray for God to deliver them. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/deliverer]]) + +### Special concepts in this chapter +#### God's power +The enemies have destroyed God's temple and are insulting the people. God is powerful. He made everything and he chose Israel for his people. He should avenge himself on these enemies that have burnt his temple. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/temple]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/peopleofgod]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/avenge]]) + +#### Superscription +This is called a "Maschil." The word in the original language has caused scholars to have various opinions about its meaning. Some say it means to instruct, while others say that the word is referring to the skill used in creating the psalm. Still others think it means that meditation should be used in reading this psalm. + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 74:1](../../psa/074/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../073/intro.md) | [>>](../075/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/075/intro.md b/psa/075/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..a435bbd --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/075/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,16 @@ +# Psalm 075 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 75 is a wisdom psalm; teaching what will happen to evil people. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/wise]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/evil]]) + +### Special concepts in this chapter +#### Punishment +God has warned the evil people that they will be punished. He will strengthen the good people. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/good]]) + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 75:1](../../psa/075/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../074/intro.md) | [>>](../076/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/076/intro.md b/psa/076/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..f482e63 --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/076/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,16 @@ +# Psalm 076 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 76 is a worship psalm. + +### Special concepts in this chapter +#### Yahweh's greatness +God is great. He has conquered all the nations surrounding Israel. Everyone should bring him gifts. + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 76:1](../../psa/076/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../075/intro.md) | [>>](../077/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/077/intro.md b/psa/077/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..a89ca14 --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/077/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Psalm 077 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +The author felt abandoned by God. This is a psalm of lament. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/lament]]) + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Lament +God used to be close to the psalmist, but now it seems that God has completely abandoned him. Long ago, God took care of Israel and brought the people safely through the sea. + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 77:1](../../psa/077/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../076/intro.md) | [>>](../078/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/078/intro.md b/psa/078/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..07a0e9c --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/078/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,20 @@ +# Psalm 078 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 78 is a wisdom psalm using Israel's history. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/wise]]) + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Israel's complaining +Although God did one miracle after the other, the people of Israel still complained and failed to believe Yahweh. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/believe]]) + +#### Superscription +This is called a "Maschil." The word in the original language has caused scholars to have various opinions about its meaning. Some say it means to instruct, while others say that the word is referring to the skill used in creating the psalm. Still others think it means that meditation should be used in reading this psalm. + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 78:1](../../psa/078/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../077/intro.md) | [>>](../079/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/079/intro.md b/psa/079/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..e044c7a --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/079/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Psalm 079 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 79 is a deliverance psalm and a prayer for revenge against their enemies. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/deliverer]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/avenge]]) + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Destruction +Jerusalem has been destroyed and its people killed. God should destroy these enemy nations who do not pray to him. + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 79:1](../../psa/079/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../078/intro.md) | [>>](../080/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/080/intro.md b/psa/080/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..3661d6c --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/080/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,23 @@ +# Psalm 080 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 80 is a deliverance psalm. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/deliverer]]) + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Yahweh's help +Israel's enemies threaten them. The psalmist asks Yahweh to look down with joy on them, then they will be saved. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/save]]) + +### Important figures of speech in this chapter + +#### Metaphor + +The author uses an extended metaphor of Israel as a vine planted by God which is being uprooted. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor]]) + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 80:1](../../psa/080/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../079/intro.md) | [>>](../081/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/081/intro.md b/psa/081/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..0930e91 --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/081/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Psalm 081 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 81 is a wisdom psalm. It is meant to be sung at "new moon" and "full moon" ceremonies. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/wise]]) + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Obedience +If Israel would obey and worship God, he would destroy their enemies. + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 81:1](../../psa/081/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../080/intro.md) | [>>](../082/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/082/intro.md b/psa/082/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..8571c4c --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/082/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,23 @@ +# Psalm 082 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 82 is a psalm of judgment against the leaders of the other nations. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/judge]]) + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Favoritism +The leaders of the nations need to protect the poor and needy and not to favor the evil rich people. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/favor]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/evil]]) + +### Important figures of speech in this chapter + +#### Metonymy + +The leaders of the nations are represented by their gods. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/falsegod]]) + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 82:1](../../psa/082/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../081/intro.md) | [>>](../083/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/083/intro.md b/psa/083/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..6fc55ee --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/083/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Psalm 083 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 83 is a deliverance psalm. It is a prayer for deliverance from the many nations allied against Israel. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/deliverer]]) + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Destruction +God should destroy these enemy nations like he destroyed Israel's enemies during the time of the Judges. + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 83:1](../../psa/083/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../082/intro.md) | [>>](../084/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/084/intro.md b/psa/084/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..3e1ec27 --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/084/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,19 @@ +# Psalm 084 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 84 is a worship psalm. + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Obedience +God blesses all who want to obey him. Praising God in his temple is better than anything else. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/bless]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/temple]]) + +#### Similarity to Psalm 42-43 +There are many similarities between these psalms and some scholars suggest they were written by the same people. +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 84:1](../../psa/084/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../083/intro.md) | [>>](../085/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/085/intro.md b/psa/085/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..1a0fdc6 --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/085/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,19 @@ +# Psalm 085 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 85 is a worship psalm. + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Blessings +God has given so many blessings. If the people stop their sinning, then the land will be filled by the glory of God and his blessings. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/bless]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/sin]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/glory]]) + +#### Group Prayer +Note how this psalm uses the plural to show that it is a group praying. +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 85:1](../../psa/085/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../084/intro.md) | [>>](../086/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/086/intro.md b/psa/086/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..11f9783 --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/086/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Psalm 086 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 86 is a deliverance psalm. He is praying for deliverance from his many enemies. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/deliverer]]) + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Yahweh's help +God has blessed the psalmist and is so loving to him. He has been one of God's servants. Now he needs God to save him. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/bless]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/love]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/save]]) + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 86:1](../../psa/086/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../085/intro.md) | [>>](../087/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/087/intro.md b/psa/087/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..3dab2b2 --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/087/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,21 @@ +# Psalm 087 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 87 is a psalm about Jerusalem. + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Pride +People will be proud to have been born in Jerusalem. + +#### Psalms about Jerusalem + +Psalm 46, 48, and 76 are part of a group of psalms that celebrate Jerusalem. + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 87:1](../../psa/087/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../086/intro.md) | [>>](../088/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/088/intro.md b/psa/088/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..1f8e7c6 --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/088/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,16 @@ +# Psalm 088 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 88 is a psalm of deliverance from sickness. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/deliverer]]) + +### Special concepts in this chapter +#### Abandon +Ever since he was a child, the psalmist has been sick, and now all his friends have abandoned him. If he dies he cannot testify about God's healing. + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 88:1](../../psa/088/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../087/intro.md) | [>>](../089/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/089/intro.md b/psa/089/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..91a05cf --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/089/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,19 @@ +# Psalm 089 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 89 is a worship and a deliverance psalm. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/deliverer]]) + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Yahweh's promises +God is mighty and has promised David an eternal kingdom. But now that kingdom is being destroyed. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/promise]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/eternity]]) + +#### Parallelism +This psalm exhibits the kind of parallelism where the second line often emphasizes the first line. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-parallelism]]) +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 89:1](../../psa/089/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../088/intro.md) | [>>](../090/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/090/intro.md b/psa/090/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..369353c --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/090/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Psalm 090 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm is a wisdom psalm. God is eternal but a human's life is short. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/wise]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/eternity]]) + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Life's shortness +Because life is so short, people need to spend it as God wants them to spend it. + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 90:1](../../psa/090/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../089/intro.md) | [>>](../091/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/091/intro.md b/psa/091/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..3c67325 --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/091/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Psalm 091 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 91 is a wisdom psalm. Those who depend on God are protected by him. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/wise]]) + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Fear +No matter what dangers befall a person, they do not need to fear. God is protecting them from all harm. + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 91:1](../../psa/091/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../090/intro.md) | [>>](../092/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/092/intro.md b/psa/092/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..a2096a0 --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/092/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,16 @@ +# Psalm 092 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 92 is a psalm of praise for God's kindness and faithfulness. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/faithful]]) + +### Special concepts in this chapter +#### Justice +God causes evil people to be destroyed and good people to be happy and useful, even after they grow old. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/justice]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/evil]]) + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 92:1](../../psa/092/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../091/intro.md) | [>>](../093/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/093/intro.md b/psa/093/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..377c31c --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/093/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Psalm 093 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 93 is a worship psalm about the power of Yahweh. + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Yahweh's power +Yahweh is all powerful; He even controls the ocean. + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 93:1](../../psa/093/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../092/intro.md) | [>>](../094/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/094/intro.md b/psa/094/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..12a875b --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/094/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Psalm 094 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 94 is a prayer requesting that evil people be punished. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/evil]]) + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Justice +Evil people expect God to ignore their injustices. But God knows what they are doing and will punish them for their evil deeds. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/justice]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/works]]) + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 94:1](../../psa/094/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../093/intro.md) | [>>](../095/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/095/intro.md b/psa/095/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..97b4d9e --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/095/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,16 @@ +# Psalm 095 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 95 is the first in a series of six worship psalms (Psalms 95-100). + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### God's care +God made everything and takes good care of people. People should not be stubborn like the Israelites were in the days of Moses. The Israelites with Moses wandered in the desert for forty years. +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 95:1](../../psa/095/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../094/intro.md) | [>>](../096/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/096/intro.md b/psa/096/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..06db078 --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/096/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Psalm 096 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 96 is one of six worship psalms (Psalms 95-100). + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Yahweh, the king +Yahweh is king over all the earth and is worthy of all praise. + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 96:1](../../psa/096/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../095/intro.md) | [>>](../097/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/097/intro.md b/psa/097/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..b6acd06 --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/097/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Psalm 097 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 97 is one of six worship psalms (Psalms 95-100) + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Yahweh's authority +All people who worship idols are disgraced because Yahweh rules over all the world. + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 97:1](../../psa/097/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../096/intro.md) | [>>](../098/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/098/intro.md b/psa/098/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..9f67298 --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/098/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Psalm 098 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 98 is one of six worship psalms (Psalms 95-100). + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Praise +Everyone and every thing should sing praises to Yahweh because he is worthy of all praise. + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 98:1](../../psa/098/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../097/intro.md) | [>>](../099/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/099/intro.md b/psa/099/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..b4cd4c3 --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/099/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Psalm 099 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 99 is one of six worship psalms (Psalms 95-100). + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Yahweh's justice +God is just and fair. Moses, Aaron and Samuel each prayed to him and obeyed him and he answered their prayers. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/justice]]) + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 99:1](../../psa/099/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../098/intro.md) | [>>](../100/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/100/intro.md b/psa/100/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..a5ea200 --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/100/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Psalm 100 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 100 is the last of six worship psalms (Psalms 95-100). + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Yahweh's care for his creation +God made mankind and takes good care of people. + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 100:1](../../psa/100/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../099/intro.md) | [>>](../101/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/101/intro.md b/psa/101/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..37acf12 --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/101/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Psalm 101 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 101 is a psalm asking God's help in living as a person should. + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Encouragement +The psalmist wanted to encourage all the good people in the land restrain all the evil people. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/evil]]) + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 101:1](../../psa/101/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../100/intro.md) | [>>](../102/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/102/intro.md b/psa/102/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..a5b3f3d --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/102/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Psalm 102 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 102 is a psalm of deliverance from sickness. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/deliverer]]) + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Salvation +The author does not want to die young. He also wants to see Jerusalem saved. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/save]]) + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 102:1](../../psa/102/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../101/intro.md) | [>>](../103/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/103/intro.md b/psa/103/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..e03f342 --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/103/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Psalm 103 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 103 is the first in a series of five psalms of praise to God. (Psalm 103-107) + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Yahweh's grace +God is good to us by forgiving our sins and not punishing us as much as we deserve. His loving-kindness goes on from generation to generation. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/grace]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/forgive]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/sin]]) + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 103:1](../../psa/103/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../102/intro.md) | [>>](../104/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/104/intro.md b/psa/104/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..f1fd86e --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/104/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,16 @@ +# Psalm 104 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 104 is the second in the series of five psalms of praise to God. (Psalm 103-107) + +### Special concepts in this chapter +#### Yahweh's creation +God has created everything good on earth, in the sky and in the sea. + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 104:1](../../psa/104/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../103/intro.md) | [>>](../105/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/105/intro.md b/psa/105/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..5f529df --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/105/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Psalm 105 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 105 is the third in a series of five psalms of praise to God. (Psalm 103-107) + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Yahweh's protection +God protected Abraham and Jacob. He worked throughout Israel's history to bring Israel into the Promised Land. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/promisedland]]) + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 105:1](../../psa/105/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../104/intro.md) | [>>](../106/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/106/intro.md b/psa/106/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..427bdab --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/106/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Psalm 106 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 106 is the fourth in a series of five psalms of praise to God. (Psalm 103-107) + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Israel's sin +Although Israel continually sinned in the desert, God still took them to the Promised Land. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/sin]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/promisedland]]) + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 106:1](../../psa/106/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../105/intro.md) | [>>](../107/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/107/intro.md b/psa/107/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..b46997c --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/107/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,16 @@ +# Psalm 107 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 107 is the last in a series of five psalms of praise to God (Psalm 103-107). + +### Special concepts in this chapter +#### Praise +The psalmist praises Yahweh for saving people lost in the desert, in prison, sick, in a storm at sea, homeless and oppressed. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/save]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/oppress]]) + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 107:1](../../psa/107/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../106/intro.md) | [>>](../108/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/108/intro.md b/psa/108/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..e895e00 --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/108/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Psalm 108 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 108 is a psalm of war. + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Victory +God promised success to the psalmist, but Yahweh failed to help him conquer the country of Edom. He needed God to give him victory over Edom. + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 108:1](../../psa/108/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../107/intro.md) | [>>](../109/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/109/intro.md b/psa/109/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..d041cb8 --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/109/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Psalm 109 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 109 is a psalm of vengeance against an enemy who has lied about him. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/avenge]]) + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Enemies destroyed +This enemy lied about the psalmist. So he asked God to completely destroy his enemy and his enemy's family. + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 109:1](../../psa/109/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../108/intro.md) | [>>](../110/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/110/intro.md b/psa/110/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..93d6531 --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/110/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Psalm 110 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 110 is a psalm honoring the king as he becomes king and also a prophecy about Christ. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/christ]]) + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### King +The king will be able to conquer his enemies. Christ is seen as both high priest and king. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/highpriest]]) + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 110:1](../../psa/110/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../109/intro.md) | [>>](../111/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/111/intro.md b/psa/111/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..3645ea3 --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/111/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Psalm 111 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 111 is a psalm of praise to God for his miracles and care. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/miracle]]) + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Yahweh's character +God is great. He has given his people food and a land always keeps his promises to his people. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/promise]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/peopleofgod]]) + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 111:1](../../psa/111/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../110/intro.md) | [>>](../112/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/112/intro.md b/psa/112/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..5f4177b --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/112/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Psalm 112 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 112 is a wisdom psalm teaching the value of a righteous life. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/wise]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/righteous]]) + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Righteous people +The righteous people will be well-known for their generosity and they will not have to worry about bad news because God is taking care of them. + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 112:1](../../psa/112/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../111/intro.md) | [>>](../113/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/113/intro.md b/psa/113/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..9e11b5d --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/113/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Psalm 113 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 113 is a psalm of praise to God for his goodness. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/good]]) + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Yahweh's help +God helps the poor and gives children to the wife who cannot conceive children. + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 113:1](../../psa/113/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../112/intro.md) | [>>](../114/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/114/intro.md b/psa/114/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..ec6d351 --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/114/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Psalm 114 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 114 is a psalm of praise to God for his miracles in bringing the people of Israel to the promised land. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/miracle]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/promisedland]]) + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Praise +The psalmist praised God for opening up the Red Sea for the people to cross, for providing the earthquake that stopped the Jordan River so the people could cross and providing water from a rock for the people to drink. + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 114:1](../../psa/114/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../113/intro.md) | [>>](../115/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/115/intro.md b/psa/115/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..99dbb8d --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/115/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Psalm 115 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 115 is a psalm of praise. + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Yahweh's power +God is in heaven and is able to do whatever he wants. Idols can not do anything. Therefore, people and priests should trust God for their protection. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/heaven]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/priest]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/trust]]) + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 115:1](../../psa/115/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../114/intro.md) | [>>](../116/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/116/intro.md b/psa/116/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..60a40bf --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/116/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Psalm 116 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 116 is a psalm of praise for saving the psalmist's life. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/save]]) + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Healing +The author was very sick and expected to die but God healed him. So he will pay his vow and sacrifice an offering of thanks. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/vow]]) + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 116:1](../../psa/116/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../115/intro.md) | [>>](../117/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/117/intro.md b/psa/117/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..fcbac1d --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/117/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Psalm 117 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 117 is a psalm of praise. + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Praise +Everyone should praise God for his love and unending faithfulness. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/love]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/faithful]]) + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 117:1](../../psa/117/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../116/intro.md) | [>>](../118/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/118/intro.md b/psa/118/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..3237516 --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/118/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Psalm 118 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 118 is a psalm of war and is about Christ. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/christ]]) + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Rejected stone +The author praised Yahweh for his rescuing him. God enabled him to overpower his enemies. The new Testament, and even Jesus himself, saw the rejected stone as a reference to the Messiah's rejection by the Jewish leaders. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/christ]]) + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 118:1](../../psa/118/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../117/intro.md) | [>>](../119/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/119/intro.md b/psa/119/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..0e943bb --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/119/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,23 @@ +# Psalm 119 General Notes + +### Formatting in this chapter + +This is a certain kind of psalm called an acrostic. The Hebrew language has twenty-two letters, and this psalm has twenty-two groups of verses, one group for each letter of the alphabet. Each group has eight verses, and each verse in a group begins with the same letter. The verses in the first group begin with the first letter of the Hebrew alphabet, the verses in the second group begin with the second letter of the Hebrew alphabet, and so on through the whole alphabet. + +In the ULB, the names of the Hebrew letters are written in uppercase letters before each group of verses that begin with that letter. The names of the first four Hebrew letters are ALEPH, BETH, GIMEL, and DALETH. You will be able to recognize the names of the other Hebrew letters as you see them because they, too, are written in uppercase letters. These letter names are not actually part of the psalm, but many translations use them to help the readers see its structure. + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 119 is a wisdom psalm about the Law of God. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/wise]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/lawofmoses]]) + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### The Law +The author loved the law of God and was blessed by obeying it. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/love]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/bless]]) + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 119:1](../../psa/119/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../118/intro.md) | [>>](../120/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/120/intro.md b/psa/120/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..210edde --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/120/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Psalm 120 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 120 is a psalm of deliverance from liars. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/deliverer]]) + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Fighting +The author did not want to fight, but the people he lived with wanted to fight him. + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 120:1](../../psa/120/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../119/intro.md) | [>>](../121/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/121/intro.md b/psa/121/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..5361eff --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/121/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Psalm 121 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 121 is a worship psalm. + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Yahweh's protection +God always watches over those who believe in him and protects them from harm. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/believe]]) + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 121:1](../../psa/121/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../120/intro.md) | [>>](../122/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/122/intro.md b/psa/122/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..2419784 --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/122/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Psalm 122 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 122 is a psalm about Jerusalem. + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Jerusalem +Jerusalem is an important city, the center of government and religious activities; so the author prays for peace for the city. + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 122:1](../../psa/122/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../121/intro.md) | [>>](../123/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/123/intro.md b/psa/123/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..11ed430 --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/123/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Psalm 123 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 123 is a psalm asking for deliverance from the contempt of proud people. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/deliverer]]) + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Trust +Just as a servant trusts his master to protect him, so the author is trusting God to stop proud people from insulting him. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/trust]]) + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 123:1](../../psa/123/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../122/intro.md) | [>>](../124/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/124/intro.md b/psa/124/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..e30ef2a --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/124/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Psalm 124 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 124 is a psalm of praise for God's delivering the Israelites from their enemy's attack. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/deliverer]]) + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Yahweh saves +God saved the Israelites from their enemy who wanted to completely destroy them. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/save]]) + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 124:1](../../psa/124/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../123/intro.md) | [>>](../125/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/125/intro.md b/psa/125/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..f545ab6 --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/125/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Psalm 125 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 125 is a psalm of praise. + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Yahweh's protection +God protects good people. He will not allow the evil people to rule over the good people because they might make them do evil. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/good]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/evil]]) + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 125:1](../../psa/125/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../124/intro.md) | [>>](../126/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/126/intro.md b/psa/126/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..849c6a3 --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/126/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Psalm 126 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 126 is a psalm of praise for Yahweh bringing captives home. + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Sorrow and joy +People may have sorrow now; but later it will turn into joy. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/joy]]) + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 126:1](../../psa/126/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../125/intro.md) | [>>](../127/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/127/intro.md b/psa/127/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..818a80f --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/127/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Psalm 127 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 127 is a wisdom psalm. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/wise]]) + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Blessings +God wants his people to have rest. It is a blessing to have many children. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/rest]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/bless]]) + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 127:1](../../psa/127/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../126/intro.md) | [>>](../128/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/128/intro.md b/psa/128/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..f110f52 --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/128/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Psalm 128 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 128 is a wisdom psalm. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/wise]]) + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Respect +Those people who respect God will live well and have many children. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/life]]) + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 128:1](../../psa/128/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../127/intro.md) | [>>](../129/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/129/intro.md b/psa/129/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..1cfd284 --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/129/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Psalm 129 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 129 is a psalm of deliverance from Israel's many enemies. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/deliverer]]) + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Yahweh saves +Israel's enemies have always persecuted them but God has saved them from their enemies. He prays that this enemy will be destroyed with no one to wish them well. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/save]]) + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 129:1](../../psa/129/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../128/intro.md) | [>>](../130/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/130/intro.md b/psa/130/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..0d16fcd --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/130/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,16 @@ +# Psalm 130 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 130 is a psalm of praise that God forgives sins. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/forgive]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/sin]]) + +### Special concepts in this chapter +#### Forgive +God forgives sin and helps the sinner. So Israel should trust in God for his forgiveness. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/trust]]) + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 130:1](../../psa/130/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../129/intro.md) | [>>](../131/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/131/intro.md b/psa/131/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..8e18020 --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/131/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Psalm 131 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 131 is a wisdom psalm teaching trust in Yahweh. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/wise]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/trust]]) + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Trust +This psalm focuses on the concept of trust. A quiet trust in Yahweh is best. + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 131:1](../../psa/131/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../130/intro.md) | [>>](../132/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/132/intro.md b/psa/132/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..1922806 --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/132/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,18 @@ +# Psalm 132 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 132 is a royal psalm praising David. It might have been sung when David brought the ark to Jerusalem. + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Ark +The Ark had been moved from one place to another several times. David wanted to make a permanent home for it. God had promised David that his son would be king after him. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/promise]]) + + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 132:1](../../psa/132/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../131/intro.md) | [>>](../133/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/133/intro.md b/psa/133/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..2fc9929 --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/133/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Psalm 133 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 133 is a wisdom psalm about harmony. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/wise]]) + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Harmony +Harmony between relatives is refreshing and brings a blessings from God. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/bless]]) + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 133:1](../../psa/133/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../132/intro.md) | [>>](../134/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/134/intro.md b/psa/134/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..fd0a202 --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/134/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Psalm 134 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 134 is a temple psalm. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/temple]]) + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Watchmen +The watchmen who work at night should praise God. Then he will bless them. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/bless]]) + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 134:1](../../psa/134/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../133/intro.md) | [>>](../135/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/135/intro.md b/psa/135/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..2bc3520 --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/135/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,16 @@ +# Psalm 135 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 135 is a worship psalm focusing on worshiping God because his greatness. + +### Special concepts in this chapter +#### Praise +The people, priests and their helpers should praise God because he is so great. He defeated the Egyptians and led his people to the promise land. Idols have no power. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/priest]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/promisedland]]) + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 135:1](../../psa/135/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../134/intro.md) | [>>](../136/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/136/intro.md b/psa/136/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..7039d55 --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/136/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Psalm 136 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 136 is a worship psalm. It was written to be sung by two parts of the choir. One part would sing the first part of each of the lines and then the other part of the choir would sing the repeated refrain. + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Israel blessed +God has blessed Israel throughout its history and taken care of the needy people. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/bless]]) + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 136:1](../../psa/136/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../135/intro.md) | [>>](../137/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/137/intro.md b/psa/137/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..44f2943 --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/137/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Psalm 137 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 137 is a psalm of mourning and vengeance. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/avenge]]) + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Songs of Zion +The captives are told to sing songs of Zion there in Babylon but they felt too unhappy to want to sing. The army from Babylon was cruel when it destroyed Jerusalem and the people of Edom encouraged them to destroy Jerusalem. They prayed that God will be cruel to the people of Edom and Babylon. + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 137:1](../../psa/137/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../136/intro.md) | [>>](../138/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/138/intro.md b/psa/138/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..e01db2c --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/138/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,16 @@ +# Psalm 138 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm is a psalm of praise. + +### Special concepts in this chapter +#### Answered prayers +God answers prayers and he protects the psalmist from his enemies. + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 138:1](../../psa/138/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../137/intro.md) | [>>](../139/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/139/intro.md b/psa/139/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..c5ca7c6 --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/139/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Psalm 139 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 139 is a psalm of praise. + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### God's care +God created the psalmist in his mother's womb and has taken care of him all of his life. No matter where he goes, God is always with him. + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 139:1](../../psa/139/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../138/intro.md) | [>>](../140/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/140/intro.md b/psa/140/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..e1b4b3b --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/140/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Psalm 140 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 140 is a deliverance psalm. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/deliverer]]) + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Yahweh's protection +He prayed that God would save him from his enemies who are lying about him. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/save]]) + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 140:1](../../psa/140/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../139/intro.md) | [>>](../141/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/141/intro.md b/psa/141/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..2f90507 --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/141/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Psalm 141 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 141 is a psalm of deliverance from his enemies and from sin. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/deliverer]]) + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Yahweh's correction +The author prayed that God would keep him from sinning. He is glad to be corrected by good people. He asked God to show that he is right by destroying the evil leaders of the people. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/sin]], [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/good]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/righteous]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/evil]]) + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 141:1](../../psa/141/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../140/intro.md) | [>>](../142/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/142/intro.md b/psa/142/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..725b89c --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/142/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Psalm 142 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 142 is a psalm of deliverance from his enemies. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/deliverer]]) + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Yahweh's help +The psalmist is alone, and has many enemies surrounding him. Despite this, Yahweh will help him. Then, good people will join the author. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/good]]) + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 142:1](../../psa/142/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../141/intro.md) | [>>](../143/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/143/intro.md b/psa/143/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..b9fbe18 --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/143/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Psalm 143 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 143 is a deliverance psalm. The author prays for deliverance from his enemies. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/deliverer]]) + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Yahweh's help +The author prayed for help from Yahweh against his enemies because he is God's servant. + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 143:1](../../psa/143/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../142/intro.md) | [>>](../144/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/144/intro.md b/psa/144/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..5961413 --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/144/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,16 @@ +# Psalm 144 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 144 is a worship psalm. It is the first worship psalm in a series consisting of the final seven psalms (Psalms 144-150). + +### Special concepts in this chapter +#### Safety +Psalm 144 is a prayer for safety and prosperity for the nation of Israel. + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 144:1](../../psa/144/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../143/intro.md) | [>>](../145/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/145/intro.md b/psa/145/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..a19ede0 --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/145/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,16 @@ +# Psalm 145 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 145 is a worship psalm. This is the second in a series of worship psalms consisting of the final seven psalms (Psalms 144-150). + +### Special concepts in this chapter +#### Praise +God is worthy of all praise. This is in part because he does such wonderful things for all who worship him. + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 145:1](../../psa/145/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../144/intro.md) | [>>](../146/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/146/intro.md b/psa/146/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..c05a713 --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/146/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Psalm 146 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 146 is a worship psalm. It is the third in series of seven worship psalms. (Psalms 144-150) + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Trust +Trusting people for protection is useless because they die. But God blesses everyone who trusts in him. He provides everything people need. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/trust]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/save]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/bless]]) + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 146:1](../../psa/146/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../145/intro.md) | [>>](../147/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/147/intro.md b/psa/147/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..8e6843f --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/147/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Psalm 147 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 147 is a worship psalm. It is the fourth in a series of seven worship psalms. (Psalms 144-150) + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Yahweh's control +Yahweh has created everything and controls all of nature. He provides for the animals and people. + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 147:1](../../psa/147/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../146/intro.md) | [>>](../148/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/148/intro.md b/psa/148/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..dd21cba --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/148/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Psalm 148 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 148 is a worship psalm. It is the fifth in a series of seven worship psalms. (Psalms 144-150) + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Praise +All creation, including humans, should praise God for his greatness. + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 148:1](../../psa/148/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../147/intro.md) | [>>](../149/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/149/intro.md b/psa/149/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..75842ee --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/149/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Psalm 149 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 149 is a worship psalm. It is the sixth in a series of seven worship psalms. (Psalms 144-150) + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Praise +The people of Israel should praise God and conquer the other nations. + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 149:1](../../psa/149/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../148/intro.md) | [>>](../150/intro.md)__ + diff --git a/psa/150/intro.md b/psa/150/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..f275441 --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/150/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Psalm 150 General Notes + +### Type of psalm + +Psalm 150 is a worship psalm. It is last in a series of worship psalms. (Psalms 144-150) + +### Special concepts in this chapter + +#### Instruments +People should praise Yahweh with every type of musical instrument. + +## Links: + +* __[Psalms 150:1](../../psa/150/001.md)__ + +__[<<](../149/intro.md) | __ + diff --git a/psa/front/intro.md b/psa/front/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..ea7f4b6 --- /dev/null +++ b/psa/front/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,75 @@ +# Introduction to Psalms + +## Part 1: General Introduction + +### Outline of Psalms + +1. Book One (Psalms 1-41) +1. Book Two (Psalms 42-72) +1. Book Three (Psalms 73-89) +1. Book Four (Psalms 90-106) +1. Book Five (Psalms 107-150) + +### What is the Book of Psalms? + +The Book of Psalms is a collection of songs. People called psalmists wrote them for different reasons. In some psalms, the psalmists expressed their praise for God. In other psalms, they asked God for help and expressed confidence in his love and power. In others, they confessed their sins and begged for mercy. The Israelites wrote some psalms to ask Yahweh to defeat their enemies. Other psalms celebrated the event of a new king beginning his reign. Psalmists also wrote to praise the city of Jerusalem. They wrote some psalms to instruct people on how to be wise by honoring Yahweh and obeying his law. Also, pilgrims sang some of the psalms while traveling to Jerusalem to worship there. Some psalms became songs of praise in the temple worship of Yahweh. + +### How should the title of this book be translated? + +Translators can use the traditional title of this book, "The Book of Psalms" or just "Psalms." Another title of this book is "Songs of Praise." Translators may express this meaning in their own languages, or they may choose to use or transliterate the name from another language version if it is well known. For example, the French title "Les Psaumes" might be understood by everyone in a project language, if French is the language of wider communication in the region. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/translate-transliterate]]) + +### When was the Book of Psalms written? + +The Psalms were written over a long period of time. Moses probably wrote the earliest psalm around 1400 B.C. David and Asaph wrote their psalms between 1020 and 975 B.C. The Korahites may have written their psalms before Jerusalem was destroyed and the Jews were exiled to Babylon in 587 B.C. Psalm 126 appears to come from the period after the exile, which ended in 538 B.C. + +### What are the Messianic psalms? + +Some psalms are called "Messianic psalms." New Testament writers considered these psalms to prophesy about the Messiah, Jesus Christ. They cited Psalms 2, 8, 16, 22, 34, 40, 41, 45, 68, 69, 89, 102, 109, 110, and 118 at least one time each in the New Testament. + +### What are superscriptions in the Psalms? + +Many psalms give some information called superscriptions before the beginning of the psalm. Some of the expressions in the superscriptions are difficult to understand, so modern versions often have different interpretations of them. + +Seventy-three psalms are called "A psalm of David." This may mean they were written by King David. Or, it could mean someone wrote them for David or in the style that David used when he composed poetry. The superscriptions of some psalms give the historical situations in which they were written. + +Some superscriptions give instructions about how they should be played and sung. They tell which instruments, singers, or melodies that should be used for that psalm. Fifty-five psalms are addressed "to the choirmaster" or "chief musician." The psalmists seem to have meant them to be used in temple worship. + +Traditionally, English versions do not give verse numbers to the superscriptions. But many versions in other languages do. Whether or not translators give them verse numbers, they should consider the superscriptions in the Psalms as part of the divinely inspired biblical text. + +## Part 2: Important Religious and Cultural Concepts + +### What are some important ways in which Yahweh is pictured in the Book of Psalms? + +The psalmists often pictured Yahweh as: + +* a king who rules over the nation of Israel and over all the nations +* a shepherd who leads the people of Israel and also the individual psalm writers +* a "rock," that is, a high rocky mountain on which people can be completely safe from their enemies +* a strong warrior who always defeats his enemies. + +### What is the importance of honor and shame in the Book of Psalms? + +When people honor someone, they think well of him and may even admire him. On the other hand, if people shame someone, that person loses honor and is disgraced. + +Psalmists often expressed a great desire that Yahweh would be honored by the Israelites and also by the rest of the world. + +Also, psalmists often expressed fear that they would be shamed by their enemies. When they felt this way, the psalmists wrote of their trust that Yahweh would not allow this to happen. + +## Part 3: Important Translation Issues + +### Why do the ULB and UDB display the Book of Psalms as poetry, but some modern versions do not? + +The psalmists wrote the Psalms as Hebrew poetry. The ULB and UDB set each line farther to the right on the page than regular text is placed to show that the writing is poetry rather than prose. + +This style typically uses pairs of poetic lines that relate to each other in different ways. Usually, poetic lines are said to be "parallel" to each other. A line that is indented farther to the right is paired with the line above it. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-parallelism]]) + +Translators will have to decide whether to present the Psalms as poetry or as prose in their own language. Translators will need to consider whether their language has poetic forms that are suitable for expressing the Psalms. + +### Why do some versions number the Psalms differently than others? + +From ancient times, people have numbered the Psalms in different ways. The Jews numbered the Psalms in Hebrew in one way. When they translated the Psalms into Greek, they numbered them in a different way. As a result, the Hebrew numbering and the Greek numbering of Psalms were both passed down through the centuries. They are both still in use today. Translators will probably want to number the Psalms in the same way that most versions in their own country do. + +### How should the translator view the terms Selah and Higgaion that occur in various psalms? + +"Selah" and "Higgaion" seem to be musical terms inserted as directions for singers and musicians. Scholars do not agree as to their meaning. For this reason, translators may decide to transliterate them or leave them out but not try to translate them. +