The Bible – Old Testament Isaiah Chapter 49 1 1 2 Hear me, O coastlands, listen, O distant peoples. The LORD called me from birth, from my mother’s womb he gave me my name. 2 3 He made of me a sharp-edged sword and concealed me in the shadow of his arm. He made me a polished arrow,… Continue reading Isaiah – Chapter 49
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Sirach – Chapter 48
The Bible – Old Testament Sirach Chapter 48 1 Till like a fire there appeared the prophet whose words were as a flaming furnace. 2 Their staff of bread he shattered, in his zeal he reduced them to straits; 3 By God’s word he shut up the heavens and three times brought down fire. 4… Continue reading Sirach – Chapter 48
Psalms – Chapter 30
The Bible – Old Testament Psalms Chapter 30 1 1 2 A psalm. A song for the dedication of the temple. Of David. 2 I praise you, LORD, for you raised me up and did not let my enemies rejoice over me. 3 3 O LORD, my God, I cried out to you and you healed me. 4 4 LORD, you brought me up from Sheol; you kept me from going down to the pit. 5 Sing praise to the LORD, you faithful; give thanks to God’s holy name. 6 For divine anger lasts but a moment; divine favor lasts a lifetime. At dusk weeping comes for the night; but at dawn there is rejoicing. 7… Continue reading Psalms – Chapter 30
Psalms – Chapter 22
The Bible – Old Testament Psalms Chapter 22 1 1 2 For the leader; according to “The deer of the dawn.” A psalm of David. 2 My God, my God, why have you abandoned me? Why so far from my call for help, from my cries of anguish? 3 My God, I call by day, but you do not answer; by night, but I have no relief. 4 Yet you are enthroned as the Holy One; you are the glory of Israel. 5 In you our ancestors trusted; they trusted and you rescued them. 6 To… Continue reading Psalms – Chapter 22
Psalms – Chapter 4
The Bible – Old Testament Psalms Chapter 4 1 1 2 For the leader; with stringed instruments. A psalm of David. 2 Answer when I call, my saving God. In my troubles, you cleared a way; show me favor; hear my prayer. 3 How long will you people mock my honor, love what is worthless, chase after lies? Selah 4 Know that the LORD works wonders for the faithful; the LORD hears when I call out. 5 3 Tremble and do not sin; upon your beds ponder in silence. 6 Offer fitting sacrifice and trust in the LORD. 7 Many say, “May we see better times! LORD, show us the light of your face!” Selah 8 But you have given my heart more joy than they have when grain and wine abound. 9 In peace I shall both lie down… Continue reading Psalms – Chapter 4
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ÍNDICE DE LOS SALMOS
Chapter 46
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1 2 For the leader. A song of the Korahites. According to alamoth.
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God is our refuge and our strength, an ever-present help in distress.
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3 Thus we do not fear, though earth be shaken and mountains quake to the depths of the sea,
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Though its waters rage and foam and mountains totter at its surging. 4 The LORD of hosts is with us; our stronghold is the God of Jacob. Selah
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5 Streams of the river gladden the city of God, the holy dwelling of the Most High.
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God is in its midst; it shall not be shaken; God will help it at break of day.
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Though nations rage and kingdoms totter, God’s voice thunders and the earth trembles.
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The LORD of hosts is with us; our stronghold is the God of Jacob. Selah
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Come and see the works of the LORD, who has done fearsome deeds on earth;
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Who stops wars to the ends of the earth, breaks the bow, splinters the spear, and burns the shields with fire;
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Who says: “Be still and confess that I am God! I am exalted among the nations, exalted on the earth.”
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The LORD of hosts is with us; our stronghold is the God of Jacob. Selah
ÍNDICE DE LOS SALMOS
1 [Psalm 46] A song of confidence in God’s protection of Zion with close parallels to Psalm 48. The dominant note in Psalm 46 is sounded by the refrain, The LORD of hosts is with us (⇒ Psalm 46:4, 8, ⇒ 12). The first strophe (⇒ Psalm 46:2-4) sings of the security of God’s presence even in utter chaos; the second (⇒ Psalm 46:5-8), of divine protection of the city Psalm 46 from its enemies; the third (⇒ Psalm 46:9-11), of God’s imposition of imperial peace.
2 [1] Alamoth: the melody of the psalm, now lost.
3 [3-4] Figurative ancient Near Eastern language to describe social and political upheavals.
4 [4] The first line of the refrain is similar in structure and meaning to Isaiah’s name for the royal child, Immanuel, With us is God (⇒ Isaiah 7:14; ⇒ 8:8, ⇒ 10).
5 [5] Jerusalem is not situated on a river. This description derives from mythological descriptions of the divine abode and symbolizes the divine presence as the source of all life (cf ⇒ Isaiah 33:21; ⇒ Ezekiel 47:1-12; Joel 3:18(⇒ 4:18); ⇒ Zechariah 14:8; ⇒ Rev 22:1-2).
ÍNDICE DE LOS SALMOS
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Psalms
ÍNDICE DE LOS SALMOS
Chapter 46
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1 2 For the leader. A song of the Korahites. According to alamoth.
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God is our refuge and our strength, an ever-present help in distress.
3
3 Thus we do not fear, though earth be shaken and mountains quake to the depths of the sea,
4
Though its waters rage and foam and mountains totter at its surging. 4 The LORD of hosts is with us; our stronghold is the God of Jacob. Selah
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5 Streams of the river gladden the city of God, the holy dwelling of the Most High.
6
God is in its midst; it shall not be shaken; God will help it at break of day.
7
Though nations rage and kingdoms totter, God’s voice thunders and the earth trembles.
8
The LORD of hosts is with us; our stronghold is the God of Jacob. Selah
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Come and see the works of the LORD, who has done fearsome deeds on earth;
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Who stops wars to the ends of the earth, breaks the bow, splinters the spear, and burns the shields with fire;
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Who says: “Be still and confess that I am God! I am exalted among the nations, exalted on the earth.”
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The LORD of hosts is with us; our stronghold is the God of Jacob. Selah
ÍNDICE DE LOS SALMOS
1 [Psalm 46] A song of confidence in God’s protection of Zion with close parallels to Psalm 48. The dominant note in Psalm 46 is sounded by the refrain, The LORD of hosts is with us (⇒ Psalm 46:4, 8, ⇒ 12). The first strophe (⇒ Psalm 46:2-4) sings of the security of God’s presence even in utter chaos; the second (⇒ Psalm 46:5-8), of divine protection of the city Psalm 46 from its enemies; the third (⇒ Psalm 46:9-11), of God’s imposition of imperial peace.
2 [1] Alamoth: the melody of the psalm, now lost.
3 [3-4] Figurative ancient Near Eastern language to describe social and political upheavals.
4 [4] The first line of the refrain is similar in structure and meaning to Isaiah’s name for the royal child, Immanuel, With us is God (⇒ Isaiah 7:14; ⇒ 8:8, ⇒ 10).
5 [5] Jerusalem is not situated on a river. This description derives from mythological descriptions of the divine abode and symbolizes the divine presence as the source of all life (cf ⇒ Isaiah 33:21; ⇒ Ezekiel 47:1-12; Joel 3:18(⇒ 4:18); ⇒ Zechariah 14:8; ⇒ Rev 22:1-2).
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Psalms – Chapter 41
The Bible – Old Testament Psalms Index Chapter 41 1 1 For the leader. A psalm of David. 2 2 Happy those concerned for the lowly and poor; when misfortune strikes, the LORD delivers them. 3 The LORD keeps and preserves them, makes them happy in the land, and does not betray them to their enemies. 4 The LORD sustains them on their sickbed, allays the malady when they are ill. 5 Once I prayed, “LORD, have mercy on me; heal me, I have sinned against you. 6 My enemies say the worst of me: ‘When will that one die and be forgotten?’ 7 When people come to visit me, they speak without sincerity. Their hearts store up malice;… Continue reading Psalms – Chapter 41
Psalms – Introduction
The Bible – Old Testament Psalms Introduction The Hebrew Psalter numbers 150 songs. The corresponding number in the LXX differs because of a different division of certain psalms. Hence the numbering in the Greek Psalter (which was followed by the Latin Vulgate) is usually one digit behind the Hebrew. In the New American Bible the numbering of the verses follows the Hebrew numbering; many of the traditional English translations are often a verse number behind the Hebrew because they do not count the superscriptions as a verse. The superscriptions derive from pre-Christian Jewish tradition, and they contain technical terms, many of them apparently liturgical, which are no longer known to us. Seventy-three psalms are attributed to David, but there is no sure way of dating any psalm. Some are pre-exilic (before 587), and others are post-exilic (after 539), but not as late as the Maccabean period (ca. 165).… Continue reading Psalms – Introduction
Isaiah – Chapter 50
The Bible – Old Testament Isaiah Index Chapter 51 1 1 Thus says the LORD: Where is the bill of divorce with which I dismissed your mother? Or to which of my creditors have I sold you? It was for your sins that you were sold, for your crimes that your mother was dismissed. 2 2 Why… Continue reading Isaiah – Chapter 50