Handling the Word of God (Psalm 119:9–16)

Part 1 of the series. Verse 1-3 There are seven imperatives (direct commands) in the first three verses, followed by a jussive (indirect command). The jussive functions like an exhortation, an encouragement to act rather than a command. We can read this Give thanks (hôdû) to YHWH Call (qīrəʾû) upon his name; Declare (hôdîʿû) his deeds among the… Read More »

Psalm 118 and the King’s Coming

April 5, 2020

Erik DiVietro

Rise: Resurrection 2020

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Text: Psalm 118:1-29 Opening Worship The Psalm begins and ends with the same line, a technique that is common in oral tradition, especially when the content is meant to be a sung by a group. This is one of the traditional praise songs (Heb. hallel) – songs that were sung in Jerusalem during the pilgrimage… Read More »

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