Ps 110(109): Problems in Interpretation
Abstract
Ps 110(109) is one of the most controversial Old Testament texts. Due to the outstanding importance for the Christian thought it remains a focus of disagreement among biblical scholars. The purpose of this paper is to present the results of the investigation of the different issues in the field of the Ps 110(109) interpretation. The article is based on the analysis of the Masoretic text of the Psalm. This study led to the conclusion about fourfold structure of the Ps 110(109). The conclusion of this paper shows that Ps 110(109) describes the eschatological warfare and victory where the main role belongs to the Davidic Messiah or David redivivus.
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Booij Th. Psalm CX: “Rule in the midst of your foes!”. Vetus Testamentum – The Old Testament, 1991, vol. XLI, pt. 4, pp. 396–407.
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Nordheim M. von. Geboren von der Morgenröte? Psalm 110 in Tradition, Redaktion und Rezeption [Born of the Dawn? Psalm 110 in tradition, editorial and reception]. Neukirchen-Vluyn, Neukirchener Publ., Ser. “Wissenschaftliche Monographien zum Alten und Neuen Testament”, vol. 117, 2008, 340 p.
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Meyer R. Hebräische Grammatik. II Formenlehre. Flexionstabelle [Hebrew grammar. II morphology. Flexionstabelle]. Berlin, de Gruyter Publ., 1992, 553 p.
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Brettler M.Z. God is king. Understanding an Israelite metaphor. Journal for the Study of the Old Testament. Supplement Series, 1989, vol. 76, 239 p.
Gerstenberger S. Psalms and Lamentations. Part II. Grand Rapids, Eerdmans Publ., Ser. “The Forms of the Old Testament Literature”, vol. 15, 2001, 543 p.
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