Tag Archives: Psalms

Psalm 12

Posted on August 23, 2014 by ehurst

Some days it feels like your world has tumbled into the pits of Hell. Hyperbole is a common feature of the dramatic and symbolic Hebrew narrative. David begins with a common cry equivalent to our modern “God help us!” Have … Continue reading →

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Psalm 11

Posted on August 16, 2014 by ehurst

David was born in a noble household, fully educated in Hebrew culture. It is preposterous to suggest he would have been so shallow as to have written these songs from a silly, Westernized literal mindset. We enter a series of … Continue reading →

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Psalm 7

Posted on July 19, 2014 by ehurst

People who don’t understand the Hebrew style of logic regard this psalm as wandering from one idea to another. They even imagine it might be several short bits thrown together, as if Hebrew scholars were no wiser than half-grown children. … Continue reading →

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Psalm 6

Posted on July 12, 2014 by ehurst

As always, Hebrew poetry beckons to a place above both emotions and mere intellect. Thus, it is not necessary to see in this penitent song a specific historical reference. It offers a broad and generic call to live in penitence. … Continue reading →

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Psalm 2

Posted on June 14, 2014 by ehurst

This psalm is not as provincial as it might seem on the surface. If I’m serving God and you are serving God, it’s possible we’ll still be knocking up against each other, but highly unlikely. God chose King David of … Continue reading →

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Psalms: Intro and Ch 1

Posted on June 7, 2014 by ehurst

Introduction The English name of this book arises from a the Septuagint, and is a Greek word (psalmoi) meaning songs accompanied by a stringed instrument (psalter). David started the collection with older existing material and wrote many more. Quite a … Continue reading →

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