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In Hebrew the word psalms [tehilмm] derivates from the root He–Lamed–Lamed that produces the words to praise; to shine, i.e. the root of the Hebrew words for shining and psalms includes instructions for those who intend to sing psalms: the psalmist must flash forth light; 2.
Jan 1, 2013 · In Hebrew the word psalms [tehilìm] derivates from the root He-Lamed-Lamed that produces the words to praise; to shine, i.e. the root of the Hebrew words for shining and psalms includes ...
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The Hebrew word for “psalm” is מזמור (mizmor, Strong’s #4210). This Hebrew word is derived from the root זמר ( Z.M.R , Strong’s #2167 ), which means “to pluck.” This verb is used for the “plucking” of fruit or “plucking” a stringed musical instrument, such as a כנור ( kinnor , Strong’s #3658 ).
B. Hebrew Title The title in the Hebrew text is "tehillim" ( ), based on the Hebrew root meaning "to praise." Though the psalms vary in their theme and content, they almost always contain some note of praise (except Ps 88). Hence, the term is appropriate. Even the psalms of lament progress beyond petition and lament to an element of praise.
Mar 15, 2024 · The passage (Psalms 38:4 in the Hebrew): אֵין־שָׁל֥וֹם בַּ֝עֲצָמַ֗י מִפְּנֵ֥י חַטָּאתִֽי. Your interpretation lines up closely with the traditional interpretation of this passage. Malbim quotes the psalm and explains that "my inner self is full of grief and despair because of sin" (my translation).
In the Hebrew mind this elder is seen as the support to the community in the same way that the trunk of a tree supports the branches of the tree, the members of the family or community. Wicked: In the English language, a wicked person is one who performs evil, destructive or hateful acts.
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Feb 7, 2024 · The word Tehilim (תהילים) means “Songs of Praise,” from the word Tehilla (תהילה). In English, people refer to Tehillim as Psalms, which originates from Latin and Greek. The literal definition of Psalms means “ to pluck a stringed instrument.”
