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Guiding Questions: Psalms 138

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This is part of the Tanakh Yomi Project.

In this song of thanksgiving in Psalms 138:1 appears the word “libi” translated “heart” and for the ancients it was also the seat of thought; could this refrain mean, then, that I would praise you with my mind or “with mind and heart”?
Has the Psalmist been “answered” when he called (Psalms 138:3)?
In Psalms 138:4 from individual praise what does the Psalm now describe?
To whom is God particularly attentive (Psalms 138:6)?
And what is the closing request of the Psalmist (Psalms 138:8)?

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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 138

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