What is “Sheol”?
What is “Sheol”? In the OT, the Hebrew word “Sheol” (9:17) refers to the place where people go when they die. It is similar to… Read More »What is “Sheol”?
What is “Sheol”? In the OT, the Hebrew word “Sheol” (9:17) refers to the place where people go when they die. It is similar to… Read More »What is “Sheol”?
What was the main purpose of the Psalms for the people of God? The Psalms were the songbook of the people of God when they… Read More »What was the main purpose of the Psalms for the people of God?
How are the Psalms divided? The Psalms are divided into five books: 1–41; 42–72; 73–89; 90–106; 107–150. Each book ends with a “doxology,” a hymn… Read More »How are the Psalms divided?
A shield for his people. Without the proper shield, an ancient warrior had little chance in battle. Psalms uses the term “shield” (3:3) to describe… Read More »A shield for his people
Where is Zion? Zion (2:6) is the mountain where Jerusalem and the temple were built. The term “Zion” sometimes refers to ancient Jerusalem and sometimes… Read More »Where is Zion?
Behemoth can refer to cattle. In 40:15 it is probably a hippopotamus.
God’s great majesty shines forth in poetic language in chs. 38–39. These are some of the Bible’s most awe-inspiring passages about God.
The snow from Mount Hermon is an important water source for the Jordan River, but the climate in much of Israel is too mild for… Read More »Snow from Mount Hermon
Songs in the night. Without the conveniences of modern streetlights or flashlights, nights in the ancient world were very dark and often frightening. People could… Read More »Songs in the night
Pits were used for everything from water collection and food storage to animal traps and prisons. Pits were often seen as signs of danger, representing… Read More »Pits
Elihu is the only character in the book of Job with a Hebrew name.
Rocks pouring out streams of oil (29:6) is a reference to olive trees. They are one of the few trees that thrive in rocky soil.… Read More »Rocks pouring out streams of oil