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Calvin's commentary on Psalm 88 in original Latin
I'm trying to find Calvin's commentary on Psalm 88 in his original Latin.
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Luther's summary of Psalm 83
In Weimar's edition of Luther's work, Luther supposedly summarized Psalm 83 as follows:
"God must be recognized and honored by all creatures, whether by grace or, contrary to the will, in ...
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Are the Psalms actually quite limited in the types of suffering they address, and what does this mean for us?
You will often hear people say things like, "The Psalms cover every human emotion and situation." There's even a John Calvin quote somewhere. And the "covering every emotions" part ...
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Did God swear in order to express His human nature?
We read in Psalm 110:4 (KJV):
The Lord hath sworn, and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek.
Hebrews 6:13-17 gives an explanation on why God swore:
When God ...
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If Psalm 110 was NOT written by David, then did Jesus make an error in stating that "David himself calls him [the messiah] 'lord'" in the Psalm?
If Psalm 110 was NOT written by David, then did Jesus make an error in stating that "David himself calls him [the messiah] 'lord'" in the Psalm (Mark 12:36-37; Mat. 22:43-45; Luke 20:42-44), ...
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Martin Luther's commentary on Psalms (Weimar edition)
I'm trying to locate an online edition (archive.org, etc) of Martin Luther's Commentary on the book of Psalms, specifically the Weimar (WA) edition of Luther's works.
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How does LDS understand omnipresence and Psalm 139?
Psalm 139:1-12 are typically understood throughout traditional Christianity as referring, at least in part, to God's omnipresence as well as His omniscience and omnipotence:
To the chief Musician, A ...
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Psalm 88: does it apply to the New Testament's Christian God? [closed]
I was reading Psalm 88:
1 Lord, you are the God who saves me; day and night I cry out to you.
2 May my prayer come before you; turn your ear to my cry.
3 I am overwhelmed with troubles and my life ...
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Apparent contradiction between Isaiah 44 and Psalm 82
From this question, and the comments, I am under the impression that Isaiah 44:6-8
6 Thus saith the Lord the King of Israel, and his redeemer the Lord of hosts; I am the first, and I am the last; and ...
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Did Shakespeare get his name from Psalm 46? [closed]
There is a theory going around that Shakespeare adopted his name from the Bible. Alleged evidence for this claim is that Shakespeare was in King James' service during the preparation of the King James ...
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What are David's "unicorns" that he mentions in the Psalms?
In the Psalms David mentions "unicorns". What exactly was unicorns to David's mind?
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How are Romans 1:19-20 and Psalm 139:7-10 reconciled with the growing prevalence of the argument from divine hiddenness among atheists?
Romans 1:18-25 ESV
18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth. 19 For what can be known about ...
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Searching the Mass Lectionary for Readings from Particular Psalms
A Lectionary (in the Roman Rite) is composed of the readings and the responsorial Psalm assigned for each Mass of the year (Sundays, weekdays, and special occasions).
The Lectionary is arranged in two ...
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What are some of the reasons why Catholics would feel more drawn to focus on pius devotions than the Psalms?
It seems to me that most Catholic lay people do not focus on the 150 Psalms (found in the Bible) in their daily prayer life.
It seems that many focus on pious devotions instead.
I have always felt ...
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Where else is anything to be prized above life to be found in the Old Testament?
According to Psalms 63:4 in the NAB:
For your love is better than life; my lips shall ever praise you!
Now, according to the commentary contained therein: For your love is better than life: only ...
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Which are the OT prophesies referred to in the Nicene Creed in relation to Jesus' Resurrection?
St Paul writes in 1 Cor 15:4 that Jesus rose from the dead on the third day in accordance with the scriptures. We recite the verse in the Nicene Creed also. Now, we see Jesus mentioning his death and ...
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What is the meaning of "groundlessly break faith"
In today's daily readings, Psalms 25:3 states "Calling to you, none shall ever be put to shame, but shame is theirs who groundlessly break faith."
What does it mean to "break faith"...
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According to major Reformed theologians, what is the Christian fulfillment of the Songs of Ascent (Ps 120-134)?
According to major Reformed theologians, what is the Christian fulfillment of the Songs of Ascent (Ps 120-134)?
I'm particularly interested in what a Reformed theologian determines to be the Christian ...
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Psalms 2:6 - Jesus and being set upon Zion
It is taken that Psalms 2 is speaking about Jesus. Christ is considered to be the “King upon Zion.” Spoken in Psalms 2:6. He is shown to be the “anointed” in Psalms 2:2 which is quoted in Acts 4:26 ...
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According to Trinitarians, who is the begotten "son" in Psalm 2 and what happened on this "day"?
Psalm 2
6 Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion.
7 I will declare the decree: YHWH hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee
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Why does the unknown author of Hebrews attribute authorship of Psalm 95 to David, but in my bible it is not written that the author of it is David?
I wonder why does the unknown author of Hebrews attribute authorship of Psalm 95 to David, but in my bible it is not written that the author of it is David? Was it an error from the unknown author of ...
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Meaning of the word "sons" in "Our God, Our Help in Ages Past"?
Time, like an ever-rolling stream,
Bears all its sons away;
They fly forgotten, as a dream,
Dies at the opening day.
[Isaac Watts; Our God, Our Help in Ages Past]
What does the word "sons" ...
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Question about Psalm 2 (You are my Son, today I have begotten you)
Christians have understood Psalm 2:7 as a reference to Jesus as the begotten Son of God. But how could this be if Psalm 2 is God speaking to the King of Israel? The response is typically that this ...
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Is the right hand of God a divine position? [closed]
Many people apply verses in the Bible like Psalm 110:1, Mark 12:35-36, and Acts 2:33-36, as well as many other verses which state Jesus sits at the right hand of God. But is this a divine position, ...
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How do Christians who believe that the saints enter a blissful state as soon as they die explain David, Isaiah & Job's pessimistic outlook on death?
I'm specifically talking about the following passages:
David
“What profit is there in my death,
if I go down to the pit?
Will the dust praise you?
Will it tell of your faithfulness?
[Psalm 30:9 ESV]
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How do those who believe that the dead are conscious explain passages in Psalms that seem to suggest otherwise?
I'm specifically talking about the following passages (courtesy of this very insightful answer):
Psalm 6:5 "For there is no mention of You in death; In Sheol, who will praise You?"
Psalm ...
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Does the divine council in Psalm 82 correspond to different religions that we see in the world today? [closed]
I read the book Unseen Realm by Michael Heiser a few years ago. In that book, Dr. Heiser begins the book by talking about how Psalm 82 opened his eyes to the council of multiple gods in the divine ...
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How do Biblical Unitarians respond to translations of Hebrews 1:8 which have God calling the Son 'God'?
A typical translation of Hebrews 1:8 is
"But about the Son He says: “Your throne, O God, endures forever and
ever, and justice is the scepter of Your kingdom." (Berean Study Bible)
The 'He'...
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St. Albans Psalter - history of manuscripts used to translate the Psalms
Recently I had cause to do research into the St. Albans Psalter. My task was to ascertain if the Latin translation of the Psalms was biblical and to establish which manuscripts formed the basis for ...
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Funeral Reading - opening/closing
I’ve been asked to read psalm 23 at a funeral next week. The service is being led by our Church of England vicar. Does anyone know what is traditionally said at the beginning and end of the reading? I’...
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The Lds Prophet Joseph Smith wrote, "We believe in God, the eternal Father, and in His Son, Jesus Christ, and in the Holy Ghost."
The Bible also teaches God is eternal. Psalm 90:2, "Before the mountains were born, Or Thou didst give birth to the earth and the world, Even from everlasting to everlasting, Thou are God." ...
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How do Christains argue that "messianic psalms" are messianic and refer to Jesus Christ?
I've heard Christians assert that you can prove that Jesus Christ is the Messiah from the book of psalms. There doesn't seem to be any watertight argument for the existence of messianic psalms other ...
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According to the Catholic Church , did Jesus project God the Father as the role model of perfection?
We see Jesus saying at Matthew 5:48 (NRSVCE)
"Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect"
Now, the image of God the Father that the Jewish people had had, before they listened to ...
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Was Jesus handsome according to Psalm 45:2?
You are the most handsome of the sons of men; grace is poured upon
your lips; therefore God has blessed you forever. (Psalm 45:2)
Is this psalm about the Messiah or about David himself? Can "...
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Do Protestants appreciate the significance of Mary's genealogy?
Then stood up Phinehas and executed judgment ... and that was counted to him for righteousness unto all generations for evermore. [Psalm 106:30,31 KJV.]
Phinehas hath turned my wrath away ... ...
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What does "son of thy handmaid" means in Psalm 86:16 and Wisdom 9:5?
King Solomon and King David identified themselves both as servant although King and more so, both of them said they are the "son of thy handmaid".
Are the mothers of King Solomon and King David a ...
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Psalms 22, The correlation between King David and Jesus?
Was the words spoken by David in his time of trouble similar to Jesus words on the cross "My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?"
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Where I can find the complete Psalms?
Where I can find the complete Psalms of David? The bible is a compilation of many books in one Book, I want to find the Psalms of David.
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"As it is written in their Law"—A Prophecy?
There is a well-known 'Bible-difficulty' in John 15:25:
John 15:23-25 (DRB)
He that hateth me, hateth my Father also. If I had not done among them the works that no other man hath done, they would ...
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Did the metphor of double-edged sword originate in Psalms?
We see at Hebrews 4:12:
Indeed, the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing until it divides soul from spirit, joints from marrow; it is able to judge the ...
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What do these verses mean? (From Psalm 132)
I was singing in a choir at St. Patrick's Cathedral in Melbourne, Australia. One of the lyrics was as follows:
God will give him the throne of David, his father.
The Lord swore an oath to ...
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Why do Protestant Presbyterians no longer use a congregational Psalter?
Growing up in Protestant Presbyterianism, the two great literature influences in my life were the Authorised Version and the Scottish Psalter.
I have visited many Protestant Presbyterian ...
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Is there a Biblical reason why the church of Christ does not use instrumental music? [duplicate]
I have heard all of my life that the New Testament does not authorize the use of musical instruments, so the church of Christ does not use them. They say they are silent where the Bible is silent, ...
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Is there an equivalent to cantillation or tajweed in Christianity?
In both Islam and Hebrew, the respective holy books have rules for pronunciation and recitation so that they can be sung.
Cantillation is the ritual chanting of readings from the Hebrew Bible in ...
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According to Catholic theology are the Psalms suitable preaching/prayers/songs for Christians?
Martin Luther was a Catholic priest and notoriously anti-Jewish. The Catholics kept Jews in ghettos. The Torah was deemed a "curse". Jews were deemed the spawn of the Devil. The Psalms are largely ...
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According to Reformed theology are the Psalms suitable preaching/prayers/songs for Christians?
In other words, are the Psalms considered Jewish-specific or deemed equally useful as prayers and songs for Christians? For example, is the first Psalm a Christian Psalm as well as a Jewish Psalm?
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Was Psalms 45:6 Mistranslated? [closed]
I'm having difficulty with this passage.
On Psalms 45:6:
Your throne, O God, is forever and ever; A scepter of uprightness is the scepter of Your kingdom. You have loved righteousness and hated ...
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What part did the Psalms play in Jewish worship?
What part did the Psalms play in Jewish worship, especially at about the time of John the Baptist and Jesus as in Luke 11:1?
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Psalm 144:5 Bow Your heavens, O LORD, and come down; Touch the mountains, that they may smoke
Psalm 144:5
Bow Your heavens, O LORD, and come down; Touch the mountains, that they may smoke.
What are these moutains and why do they smoke?
According to the RCC
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When were "psalms and hymns and spiritual songs" in Colossians 3 first argued to refer only to the Book of Psalms?
Some groups of Christians hold to exclusive psalmody, that is, they believe that the only songs that may be sung in public worship must come from the canonical Book of Psalms. These Christians have ...
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