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<p>Interlude: Blessing of the Righteous (verse 10)</p> | <p>Interlude: Blessing of the Righteous (verse 10)</p> | ||
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<li>Stanza 4: Immanence: Hashem's Benevolence (verses 14-20)</li> | <li>Stanza 4: Immanence: Hashem's Benevolence (verses 14-20)</li> | ||
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<p>This structure is based on both the content and guiding words of each unit.</p> | <p>This structure is based on both the content and guiding words of each unit.</p> | ||
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− | <li><b>The Frame</b> – The root "ברכ"appears three times in the chapter, once in the beginning (verse 1), once in the middle (verse 10) and once at the end (verse 21). The changing context of the phrase points to a progression from the individual to the universal, as first the psalmist blesses Hashem (), then the community of righteous () and finally all flesh ().  These verses, thus, serve to frame the psalm, comprising its introduction, interlude and conclusion.</li> | + | <li><b>The Frame</b> – The root "<span style="color: #ff0000;">ברכ</span>"appears three times in the chapter, once in the beginning (verse 1), once in the middle (verse 10) and once at the end (verse 21). The changing context of the phrase points to a progression from the individual to the universal, as first the psalmist blesses Hashem (), then the community of righteous () and finally all flesh ().  These verses, thus, serve to frame the psalm, comprising its introduction, interlude and conclusion.</li> |
− | <li><b> Stanza 1</b> – In verses 3-6 the root "גדול" appears three times, twice in the beginning and once at the end of the unit, framing the section.  The theme pervades the verses as synonyms () evoke the same message of Hashem's might.</li> | + | <li><b> Stanza 1</b> – In verses 3-6 the root "<span style="color: #0000ff;">גדול</span>" appears three times, twice in the beginning and once at the end of the unit, framing the section.  The theme pervades the verses as synonyms () evoke the same message of Hashem's might.</li> |
− | <li><b>Stanza 2</b> – This stanza is framed by the word "טוב" (appearing in both verse 7 and 9).  It appropriately revolves around Hashem's caring, being marked by words connoting mercy (חַנּוּן וְרַחוּם, אֶרֶךְ אַפַּיִם, גְדׇל חָסֶד).</li> | + | <li><b>Stanza 2</b> – This stanza is framed by the word "<span style="color: #ff9900;">טוב</span>" (appearing in both verse 7 and 9).  It appropriately revolves around Hashem's caring, being marked by words connoting mercy (חַנּוּן וְרַחוּם, אֶרֶךְ אַפַּיִם, גְדׇל חָסֶד).</li> |
− | <li><b>Stanza 3 </b>– This subsection reverts back to the theme of Hashem's transcendence introduced in stanza 1, highlighting Hashem's kingship, with variations of the word "מַלְכוּת" appearing four time in the three verses.</li> | + | <li><b>Stanza 3 </b>– This subsection reverts back to the theme of Hashem's transcendence introduced in stanza 1, highlighting Hashem's kingship, with variations of the word "<span style="color: #0000ff;">מַלְכוּת</span>" appearing four time in the three verses.</li> |
<li><b>Stanza 4</b> – The fourth stanza elaborates on stanza 2, providing many examples of Hashem's caring.  It is marked by the guiding word "כל" which appears 10 times in the section, <fn>The word is not unique to this section, appearing 7 more times in the chapter, but the clustering in these verses in particular is noteworthy.</fn> and emphasizes the scope of Hashem's benevolence.</li> | <li><b>Stanza 4</b> – The fourth stanza elaborates on stanza 2, providing many examples of Hashem's caring.  It is marked by the guiding word "כל" which appears 10 times in the section, <fn>The word is not unique to this section, appearing 7 more times in the chapter, but the clustering in these verses in particular is noteworthy.</fn> and emphasizes the scope of Hashem's benevolence.</li> | ||
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<p><b>III. Key Message</b></p> | <p><b>III. Key Message</b></p> | ||
− | <p>  | + | <p> This structure demonstrates how the psalm switches back and forth between  describing Hashem's transcendence and immanence, highlighting how, despite Hashem's grandeur and greatness, he is not distanc but rather "close to all that call to Him." </p> |
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<subcategory>Alternating Voices: A Call to Praise | <subcategory>Alternating Voices: A Call to Praise | ||
− | <p>I. Outline</p> | + | <p><b>I. Outline</b></p> |
<p>Call to Praise: The Individual (verses 1-2)</p> | <p>Call to Praise: The Individual (verses 1-2)</p> | ||
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<p>Conclusion (verse 21)</p> | <p>Conclusion (verse 21)</p> | ||
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Version as of 05:50, 17 September 2020
Transcendence and Immanence
Structure
Several alternative structures have been proposed for the psalm, each highlighting different themes and messages. Two possibilities follow:
God is Great, God is Good
I. Outline
Prelude: Individual Blessing (verses 1-2)
- Stanza 1: Transcendence: Hashem's Greatness (verses 3-6)
- Stanza 2: Immanence: Hashem's Good (verses 7-9)
Interlude: Blessing of the Righteous (verse 10)
- Stanza 3: Transcendence: Hashem's Kingship (verses 11-13)
- Stanza 4: Immanence: Hashem's Benevolence (verses 14-20)
Postlude: Universal Blessing (verse 21)
II. Analysis
This structure is based on both the content and guiding words of each unit.
- The Frame – The root "ברכ"appears three times in the chapter, once in the beginning (verse 1), once in the middle (verse 10) and once at the end (verse 21). The changing context of the phrase points to a progression from the individual to the universal, as first the psalmist blesses Hashem (), then the community of righteous () and finally all flesh (). These verses, thus, serve to frame the psalm, comprising its introduction, interlude and conclusion.
- Stanza 1 – In verses 3-6 the root "גדול" appears three times, twice in the beginning and once at the end of the unit, framing the section. The theme pervades the verses as synonyms () evoke the same message of Hashem's might.
- Stanza 2 – This stanza is framed by the word "טוב" (appearing in both verse 7 and 9). It appropriately revolves around Hashem's caring, being marked by words connoting mercy (חַנּוּן וְרַחוּם, אֶרֶךְ אַפַּיִם, גְדׇל חָסֶד).
- Stanza 3 – This subsection reverts back to the theme of Hashem's transcendence introduced in stanza 1, highlighting Hashem's kingship, with variations of the word "מַלְכוּת" appearing four time in the three verses.
- Stanza 4 – The fourth stanza elaborates on stanza 2, providing many examples of Hashem's caring. It is marked by the guiding word "כל" which appears 10 times in the section, 1 and emphasizes the scope of Hashem's benevolence.
III. Key Message
This structure demonstrates how the psalm switches back and forth between describing Hashem's transcendence and immanence, highlighting how, despite Hashem's grandeur and greatness, he is not distanc but rather "close to all that call to Him."
Alternating Voices: A Call to Praise
I. Outline
Call to Praise: The Individual (verses 1-2)
- Answering Call: Hashem is Great (verse 3)
Call to Praise: Individual and Community (verses 4-7)
- Answering Call: Hashem is Caring (verses 8-9)
Call to Praise: The Community (verses 10-13)
- Answering Call: Hashem is Caring (verse 14)
Statement of Trust: Universal Hope in God (verses 15-16)
- Answering Call: Hashem Listens (verses 17-20)
Conclusion (verse 21)
II. Analysis
- Speaker