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Guiding Questions: Psalms 127

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This is part of the Tanakh Yomi Project.

What is essential to secure “anything” (Psalms 127:1)?
And — what of those who are “solely self-reliant” — albeit energetic and determined (Psalms 127:2)?
Do Psalms 127:3-5 urge large families — or is there some other intent?
Or, do Psalms 127:3-5 imply that God’s protection will be a double blessing — many children — who will defend the city and its prosperity?

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Perek Yomi materials originally produced by the USCJ and Dr. Morton K. Siegel.
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Exploring Judaism

Exploring Judaism is the digital home for Conservative/Masorti Judaism, embracing the beauty and complexity of Judaism, and our personal search for meaning, learning, and connecting. Our goal is to create content based on three core framing: Meaning-Making (Why?), Practical Living (How?), and Explainers (What?).

Post categories: Ketuvim (Writings), Psalms, Tanakh, Tanakh Yomi

Post tags: Perek Yomi (USCJ), Psalms 127

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