Book 3 psalms 7389 bible commentary theology of work. For i was envious at the foolish, when i saw the prosperity of the wicked. Tehillim psalms chapter 72 tanakh online torah bible. A new translation of the books of psalms offers a fresh perspective on. Psalm 73 esv book three god is my strength and bible. These psalms are classified as the asaph group, composed of ps. In the greek septuagint version of the bible, and in its latin translation in the vulgate, this psalm is psalm 72 in a slightly different numbering system analysis. It is a clear and judicious explanation of the text, and cannot be dispensed with. Book iii psalms 7389 psalm 73 plea for relief from oppressors. The book of job and psalm 37 deal with the same problem, but in this life. A corrective to a modern misunderstanding direction. You can find the best commentary on psalms for you using the tools on the right side. Book three psalms 7389 the tragedy of the wicked, and the blessedness of trust in god a psalm of asaph.
Psalm 73 niv bible surely god is good to israel, to those. An exposition of psalm 73, interpretation, 12 october. For i envied the arrogant when i saw the prosperity of the wicked. In the latter classification of psalms into five books, psalm 73 is the leadoff psalm in the larger unit of book iii psalms 73106. In the latter classification of psalms into five books, psalm 73 is the leadoff. Tehillim psalms chapter 73 tanakh online torah bible. Truly god is good to israel, etc since the topic of this psalm deals with the troubles that befall israel, he commences it in this manner. In this psalm, he contrasts the suffering of the righteous in this world with the success of the wicked, and notes that the wicked are at ease. The idea of a psalm is that he understood that this was a prayer to god and contemplated how he works in our lives. Psalm 73 esv book three god is my strength and bible gateway. Jewish tradition says that the entire torah, the five books of moshe, contains the actual. Psalm 91 appears to be a psalm in the setting of warfare with threats of an imminent battle that is about to, has or is currently taking place between solders that may be facing impossible odds. Despite the attention to personal judgment we have seen in psalm 73, in most of book 3, it is the nation of israel that comes under judgment. Although only 73 psalms may be traced surely to david and are attributed to him, early jewish tradition attributed the entire book to him.
The bible integrates poetry throughout its 24 books, reminding the reader of. This is generally borne out by ancient jewish writings. These psalms are classified as the asaph group, composed of psalms 73 83, the only other asaph psalm being psalms 50 in book ii. How good god is to israel, to those who are pure in heart. For although the prosperity of the wicked, and the afflictions of the righteous, tempted the psalmist to misgivings of gods government, yet the sudden and fearful ruin of the ungodly, seen in the light of gods revelation, reassures his heart. The psalms are commonly called the psalms of david. This psalm is the first in a series of eleven psalms that carry the name of asaph psalms 73 83. It is the first of the series of eleven psalms psalm 73 83 that carries this superscription. Psalm 73 my feet almost slipped the title of this psalm a psalm of asaph tells us that it was written by the great singer and musician of david and solomons era 1 chronicles 15. Jps books include the jps tanakh, the most widely read english translation of the hebrew bible, esteemed bible commentary, and hundreds of scholarly and popular works of history.
Psalm 73 may be outlined as follows, on the basis of content. If the face of such a harsh reality as this, god is placed in the position of being the protecting parent of his young as their fortress, shield, and. Psalm 73 niv bible surely god is good to israel, to. But as for me, my feet had almost stumbled, my steps had nearly slipped. How good god is to the upright, to those who are pure of heart. We should live holy lives and trust god for our future rewards. Commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. Gunkei spoke of wisdom poetry weisheitsgedichten and placed psalm 73 in this category. Commentary on the illuminations p salm 23 may be the most beloved of psalms. Truly god is good to israel, to such as are of a true heart.
Psalms 73 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. For i was envious of the boastful, when i saw the prosperity of the wicked. Bible students think that asaph made a book of psalms, and some or all. World wide study bible psalms 73 christian classics.
Asaph and jeduthun of the levitical tribes were the directors of choirs drawn from two clans of the levite tribe 1 chron. The arguments produced for the happiness of the wicked, psalms 73. In each passage of scripture the issue is considered from a slightly different perspective. Surely god is good to israel, to those who are pure in heart. When you see bad people have a lot of money and things, do not get angry. Asaph was one of the prophets who, together with heman and jeduthun, had been appointed to conduct the music in the temple. Truly god is good to israel, to those who are pure in heart. These may date from the time of the religious reform of ezra in the latter part of the fifth century b. Psalm 23, with its vivid portrait of yearning for and trust in god, is one of the most well known chapters in the book of psalms. It is a sign that we repent of the evil thoughts of the heart, if we suppress them. Psalms 73 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. F1 most of the remaining psalms in book iv are ascribed to the sons of korah. A bible devotion from psalm 73 until i went into the sanctuary of god 12 behold, these are the ungodly, who are always at ease.
Millennia of jews and christians have taken comfort from its phrases in moments of personal distress, and jewish tradition has integrated it into private prayers. He kept up respect for gods people, and with that he restrained himself from speaking what he had thought amiss. In this psalm, he contrasts the suffering of the righteous in this world with the success of the wicked, and notes that the wicked are at ease verse 3 though he experiences difficult. Sep 18, 2010 this song is based on psalm 73 and beautifully performed by hangad. For i was envious of the arrogant when i saw the prosperity of the wicked. Interesting facts about the book of psalms jews for jesus. Most of the remaining psalms in book iv are ascribed to the sons of korah. Psalms 73 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Read the text of psalms online with commentaries and connections. For there are no pangs in their death, but their strength is firm. Compare and contrast the righteous and the wicked in this psalm. For i envied those who are proud, as i observed the prosperity of the wicked. Mizmor psalmos in the lxx has something of the meaning to pluck.
Only, i wasnt able to get the original sources of these photos. Try searching on jstor for other items related to this book. Jewish and christian tradition suggest that psalm 1 and 2 function as an introduction to the book of psalms. For purposes of clarity, the method of exegesis, which guides the commentary. Notice the three actions walking, standing, and sitting. Most people in the world have no experience of lasting joy in their lives. Tehillim book of psalms is the first book of the ketuvimwritings, the third. Richard ritenbaugh, reminding us that the ninth of av, occurring at sundown tonight, july 25,2015, a time when the jewish community will commence the fast of tisha bav, recounts the horrific disasters which have embroiled judahlevi over the years, includ. Book three god is my strength and portion forever a psalm of asaph. Psalm 73, itself a unit, is a psalm by or to asaph, founder of one of the temple choirs 1 chron. In psalm 73, asaph, a priest, honestly and perceptively details a personal faith crisis. The impression these arguments make in carnal minds, psalms 73. If he was only the chief musician, to whom they were delivered, our marginal reading is right, which calls them psalms for asaph. Psalms 73 commentary matthew henry commentary on the.
We find the book of job dealing explicitly with this matter. The jewish publication society jps has been the preeminent publisher of books at the heart of jewish culture in the english reading world for over 125 years. One includes psalms 172 and volume two includes psalms 73150. Truly god is good to israel, even to such as are of a clean heart. These psalms are classified as the asaph group, composed of psalms 7383, the only other asaph psalm being psalms 50 in book ii. Seeing clearly in the sanctuary psalm 73 sermon notes. This psalm, and the ten that next follow it, carry the name of asaph in the titles of them. The book is divided into five books that parallel the five books of the torah pentateuch. Guzik bible commentary 20 david guzik no distribution beyond personal use without permission for more information and resources visit. And then the parts of the psalm will be as follows. Truly god is good to israel, to such as are pure in heart. Psalm 50 is also by asaph, making 12 psalms in all attributed to asaph.
Below, the author offers his own translation of the psalm, followed by his interpretation, which focuses on the ambivalence inherent in the narrators wish to serve adonai god fully. If he was the penman of them as many think, we rightly call them psalms of asaph. The 23rd psalm thus stands as a model of the complex composition we encounter in all the psalms. Psalm 73, english standard version 2016 esv the bible app. This psalm addresses the question of why the righteous suffer while the wicked prosper, and prays for an end to our long exile. But he lays down the great principle by which he resolved to abide. Psalm 73 is a favorite for many jewish and christian believers because the words of this precious psalm ring true to their experience. The temporary prosperity of the wicked and his lasting rewards of the righteous.
In the midst of suffering believers often feel cheated and begin to question and doubt gods goodness. While the torah presents itself as the divine word imparted to the people israel, the 150 poems in the book of psalms represent a range of human voices. Certainly god is good to israel, and to those whose motives are pure. Psalm 73 lies at the theological heart of the book of psalms as an existential cry. Some of the most widely recognized phrases and sentences from the bible come to us from the book of psalms, referred to in hebrew as tehillim.
All the psalms in the first division 7383 are psalms of asaph. Joseph a alexander psalms commentary 1864 spurgeon had high praise for alexanders work writing that it occupies a first place among expositions. This genre conveys the word of god in a different medium than narrative. One of the valuable lessons of this passage is that a faith crisis can happen to anyone who takes a stand for god, whether the individual is a religious professional or a layperson. At the bringing over of the ark to jerusalem, we read. Martin buber, a jewish scholar, regarded this word as the key word in the psalm. All of our resources exist to guide you toward everlasting joy in jesus christ. All the psalms except 86 and 89 in the second division 8489 are psalms of the sons of korah. The rejection of these doubts and impressions, psalms 73. Jewish a word that describes a jew or anything to do with a jew. Under these circumstances, psalm 73 helps believers to be honest with god.
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