Social values and the interpretation of Psalm 123

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Botha, Philippus Jacobus

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Old Testament Society of South Africa

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It is contended in this article that Biblical texts can no longer be interpreted without taking cognisance of the contribution that the social sciences can make to the process of interpretation. Psalm 123 is analysed stichometrically and its poetic features are described. The most important social values that are reflected in the psalm are then discussed in order to determine what contribution its cultural context can make to the process of interpretation. It is concluded that the real issue of the psalm is to have the honour of Yahweh restored and that this can only be recognised if its cultural context and its social values are understood.

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Psalm 123, Yahweh

Sustainable Development Goals

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Botha, PJ 2001, 'Social values and the interpretation of Psalm 123', Old Testament Essays, vol. 14, no. 2, pp. 189-198. [http://www.journals.co.za/ej/ejour_oldtest.html]