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How many books is the book of Psalms divided into?
What are the first and second divisions of the book of Psalms?
1-41 and 42-72
What are the third and fourth divisions of the book of Psalms?
73-89 and 90-106
What is the fifth division of the book of Psalms?
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What do the closing verses of the last Psalm in each collection contain?
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What are the Greek and Hebrew words for Psalm?
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How many psalms did King David write? What are some of them?
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How many psalms did Asaph write? Which ones were they? Who was Asaph?
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Which psalms are attributed to the sons of Korah?
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What two things do the Psalms give us?
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What is an example of a congregational worship psalm?
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Who set the foundation for the study of psalm classification?
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What are the seven main psalm types?
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What are penitential psalms?
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Study Notes
Structure of Psalms
- The book of Psalms is divided into five distinct books.
- Divisions include:
- First: Psalms 1-41
- Second: Psalms 42-72
- Third: Psalms 73-89
- Fourth: Psalms 90-106
- Fifth: Psalms 107-150
Closing Verses
- Closing verses of each collection contain a doxology, praising the Lord.
Terminology
- Greek term for Psalm: Psalmos
- Hebrew term for Psalm: Tehillim
Authorship
- King David composed 73 psalms, with notable examples being Psalms 3, 51, and 57.
- Asaph, David's chief musician, wrote 11 psalms, including Psalms 73-83.
Sons of Korah
- Psalms attributed to the sons of Korah include Psalms 44 and 85.
Insights from Psalms
- Psalms provide insight into Hebrew worship and explore all aspects of life.
Types of Psalms
- The seven main types of psalms include:
- Hymns
- Penitential
- Wisdom
- Royal
- Messianic
- Imprecatory
- Lament
Hymns
- Hymns are songs of praise and thanksgiving to God for His nature and deeds.
- Examples of hymns: Psalms 8, 136, and 150.
Penitential Psalms
- These psalms express sorrow for sin and seek God's grace and forgiveness.
- Prominent examples include Psalms 38 and 51, with Psalm 51 specifically addressing David's sin with Bathsheba.
Wisdom Psalms
- Wisdom psalms make general observations about God and human relationships with Him.
- Examples include Psalms 1, 14, and 73.
Royal Psalms
- Royal psalms focus on the king as God's appointed ruler and demonstrate His sovereignty.
- Notable examples include Psalms 2, 45, and 110.
Messianic Psalms
- These psalms describe aspects of the Messiah's character and mission.
- Examples include Psalms 2, 16, 22, 45, and 110, reflecting common themes with royal psalms.
Imprecatory Psalms
- Imprecatory psalms call for God's judgment against enemies or the enemies of His people.
- Examples include Psalms 35, 69, and 137.
Lament Psalms
- Lament psalms articulate sorrowful conditions, containing expressions of lament, trust in God, and praise.
- Examples include Psalms 3, 4, and 6.
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