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What are Psalms that offer general praise to God for the character and attributes displayed in creation called?
Psalms of Divine Kingship and Zion Psalms are subcategories of ______.
Hymns
What are the Psalms that express profound grief over suffering whether caused by one's own sin, the oppression of an enemy, or the shared suffering of an entire group?
Profound grief over suffering whether caused by one's own sin is called ______.
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Profound grief over suffering due to the oppression of an enemy is called ______.
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The shared suffering of an entire group is called ______.
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What are the Psalms that express gratitude for specific acts of salvation in Israel's history called?
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What type of Psalms celebrate the Davidic covenant and praise Yahweh for His governance?
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What are the Psalms that celebrate Yahweh's rule over all creation called?
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What type of Psalms contains the phrase 'The Lord reigns' (Yahweh malak)?
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What are the Psalms that ask God to enact curses upon one's enemies called?
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'The Lord reigns' in Hebrew is ______.
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What type of Psalm praises God for the beauty and wisdom of the law?
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What type of Psalms praise God for the display of His wisdom in creation?
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What are the Psalms from Psalm 120-134 which contains the heading 'A Psalm of Ascents' called?
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What are the Psalms that encourage sufferers to maintain trust in God despite circumstances called?
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What type of Psalms review Israel's history as evidence of divine faithfulness?
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What are the Psalms that express praise for YHWH's choice of Zion as His holy dwelling place called?
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A hymn that begins or ends with the imperative 'hallelujah' and builds into a climax of praise are known as what type?
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Where do you find Egyptian Hallel Psalms?
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Where do you find the great Hallel Psalms?
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Study Notes
Psalm Genres Overview
- Psalms are categorized into various genres, providing distinct themes and purposes.
Hymns
- General praise to God for His character and attributes displayed in creation.
- Includes subcategories: Divine Kingship Psalms and Zion Psalms.
Laments
- Express profound grief over suffering due to personal sin, enemy oppression, or communal suffering.
- Types of laments:
- Penitential Lament: Grief caused by personal sin.
- Imprecatory Lament: Grief caused by enemy oppression.
- Communal Lament: Grief shared by a whole group.
Thanksgiving Psalms
- Express gratitude for specific acts of salvation in Israel's history or the psalmist's life.
Royal Psalms
- Celebrate the Davidic covenant and praise Yahweh’s governance through the Davidic lineage.
Divine Kingship Psalms
- Celebrate Yahweh’s rule over all creation, emphasizing His sovereignty even without the Davidic dynasty.
- Often contain the phrase "The Lord reigns" (Yahweh malak).
Imprecatory Psalms
- Seek God’s curses upon the psalmist's enemies.
Torah Psalms
- Praise God for the beauty and wisdom of the Torah (law).
Wisdom Psalms
- Praise God for His wisdom in creation and its accessibility to humans.
Psalms of Ascent
- Psalms 120-134, sung during pilgrimages to Mt. Zion, designated by the heading "A Psalm of Ascents".
Psalms of Confidence
- Encourage trust in God during difficult times, exemplified by Psalms 23 and 73.
Psalms of Remembrance
- Review Israel’s history as evidence of divine faithfulness amid human failures.
Zion Psalms
- Praise Yahweh’s choice of Zion as His holy dwelling place.
Hallel Psalms
- Begin or end with "hallelujah," culminating in a peak of praise.
- Two sections:
- Egyptian Hallel: Psalms 113-118.
- Great Hallel: Psalms 145-150.
Key Locations of Hallel Psalms
- Egyptian Hallels: Psalms 113-118.
- Great Hallels: Psalms 145-150.
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Explore the different genres of Psalms with these flashcards. Learn about Hymns, Laments, and the subcategories of Divine Kingship and Zion Psalms. This quiz will help you understand the unique characteristics of each type.
