Memorizing the Psalms
Memorizing the Psalms. The poetic style of the Psalms make them easy to memorize. Throughout the centuries, many believers have memorized all 150 Psalms.
Memorizing the Psalms. The poetic style of the Psalms make them easy to memorize. Throughout the centuries, many believers have memorized all 150 Psalms.
“Upon Edom I cast my shoe” (108:9). In ancient times, people would sometimes lay claim to a parcel of land by walking its boundaries and… Read More »“Upon Edom I cast my shoe”
A helpful guide. The writers of the Psalms understood the importance of constant communication with God. They knew that God would hear their prayers, and… Read More »A helpful guide
There is none who does good. In Rom. 3:10–12, the apostle Paul cites Ps. 53:1–3 to explain the universal human condition of sin. No person… Read More »There is none who does good
Hyssop is a member of the mint family. Its fuzzy leaves and branches produce bunches of small white or yellow flowers. During Passover, the people… Read More »Hyssop
Fragrant robes. The anointing of a person did not always involve the use of oil. Plant extracts such as aloe, cassia (similar to cinnamon), and… Read More »Fragrant robes
Forgetting the name of God (44:20). Many of the pagan religions of OT times taught that a god’s power was tied directly to its name.… Read More »Forgetting the name of God
There were at least three known species of deer in ancient Palestine. The red deer was the largest. The male could weigh up to 500… Read More »Deer
How long is a handbreadth? A handbreadth (39:5) was considered to be the width of the four fingers on one hand, or roughly 4 inches… Read More »How long is a handbreadth?
Snares (38:12) were traps used to catch birds and animals. Some snares used ropes or nets that would be triggered as soon as the bait… Read More »Snares
The laurel tree (37:35) may be the sweet-bay tree, which is found all over the Mediterranean and can grow up to 60 feet (18 m)… Read More »Laurel tree
The phrase shadow of your wings (36:7) is also found in two other psalms (17:8; 57:1). It symbolizes the protection and safety of the Lord.