Guiding Questions: Psalms 111

This is part of the Tanakh Yomi Project.

  1. The term “Halleluya”, should be noted as actually two words — namely give praise to Yah (a cognomen of God).
  2. In Psalms 111:2 there is a question as to the meaning of the second refrain which some would translate as “… sought by those who consider them precious”. Would this “scan” with the Psalm?
  3. Note in Psalms 111:3 the translation of “Tzidkato” is “beneficence”. The literal meaning is “His justice”. Which would appear most pertinent?
  4. In Psalms 111:5 there is reference to “eternal recall of the Brit”; which covenant is in mind?
  5. Psalms 111:6 refers to giving “His people” the heritage (property) of other nations; would this appear to refer to the period of exile or prior thereto?
  6. In Psalms 111:7-8 describing God’s creative activity is there is a reference to power, the miraculous or, rather, certain other characteristics?
  7. What, then, (Psalms 111:10) is the essential characteristic of wisdom?
  8. Does the Psalmist assert that faith is in itself sufficient or that it is a necessary precursor?

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