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The English title for Psalms comes from the Greek word what? |
Psalmos |
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What does Psalmos translate to in Hebrew? |
mizmor meaning song |
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What is the Hebrew name for Psalms? |
Tehillim |
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What does Tehillim mean? |
praises |
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Who is the author of Psalms |
David is the most common author of 73 titles Sons of Korah-11 psalms Asaph 12 pslams Solomon 2 pslams Moses 1 pslam |
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What is the purpose of Pslams |
To give God's people the words to express their emotions and bring their experiences before God. |
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Literary Analysis |
anthology of individual poems poems to be sung |
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Division of the books of Pslams |
Book 1 Psalms 1-41-the most laments Book 2 Psalms 42-72-many by David with historical detail Book 3 Psalm 73-89-no praise pslams in this section Book 4 Psalms 90-105 turns more towards praise Book 5 Pslams 106-150 more praise then lament |
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Major Themes in Pslams |
Belief in God Creation and The Fall Salvation and Covenant Being part of God's people The ultimate goal of God's work in the world |
