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What does it mean to “Bless the LORD”?
Psalm 103:1-2 (KJV)
Bless the Lord, O my soul:
and all that is within me, bless his holy name.
Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits
What does it mean to say "Bless ...
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How should Selah be read?
Many of the Psalms feature the word "selah" which as I understand is a musical or liturgical term. When the Psalms are read aloud, how should selah be uttered? I've heard it both said aloud, or left ...
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How did Psalm 124 become associated with the Holy Innocents?
The Holy Innocents are the children mentioned in Matthew's gospel (2:16-18) as having been murdered by Herod. Many churches celebrate a Feast of the Holy Innocents, or Childermass, on one of the days ...
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What is the meaning of Psalm 137:9
Happy shall he be, that taketh and dasheth thy little ones against the stones.
Whenever I debate someone about Bible literal-ism they usually mention Psalm 137:9 KJV. Based on the Protestant ...
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Comfort and strength in a storm from Psalm 29?
Psalm 29 (NRSV) describes a storm rolling over the Jordan valley.
The congregation I serve is riding out a hurricane at this time; for safety's sake we didn't gather for worship.
Can we, the ...