EPISODE · Aug 3, 2022 · 19 MIN
Psalm 58
from Carefully Examining the Text · host Tommy Peeler
This psalm opens by addressing the wicked58:1-2 An address to the unjust judges58:3-5 A description of them and the evil they do58:6-9 A plea to God to judge these wicked people58:10-11 The rejoicing and celebration at the fall of the wickedThe translation of the Psalm is difficult. Compare several translations at vs. 1 and vs. 9 to illustrate some of the difficulties in the psalm.Is it legitimate to pray such prayers today?How does Jesus fulfill the Psalm?
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This psalm opens by addressing the wicked 58:1-2 An address to the unjust judges 58:3-5 A description of them and the evil they do 58:6-9 A plea to God to judge these wicked people 58:10-11 The rejoicing and celebration at the fall of the wicked The translation of the Psalm is difficult. Compare several translations at vs. 1 and vs. 9 to illustrate some of the difficulties in the psalm. Is it legitimate to pray such prayers today? How does Jesus fulfill the Psalm?
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