A prayer of hope for me as i go through life with worry and fears eminating from learning of the holocaust and that it could easily happen again in these times, i have discovered that the 23rd psalm speaks directly to me of gds supreme power over the world, yet of his caring for me and my every need which can now give me strength and help me conquor my fears of humankind. Psalm 23, written by king david, is a timeless testament to the rocksolid faith of the jewish people in knowing that g. Best books featuring psalm 23 goodreads share book. Psalms 23 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is from the most widely read and often quoted preacher in history, charles haddon spurgeon. World wide study bible psalms 23 christian classics.
Psalm 23 30 literary commentary t he lord is my shepherd is probably the bestknown statement in the book of psalms. Ketuvim writings psalm 23, with its vivid portrait of yearning for and trust in god, is one of the most well known chapters in the book of psalms. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his names sake. Psalms 23 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. The davidic authorship of it is generally accepted. In other words, in the opening verses of psalm 23 we are sheep and the lord is a shepherd. But when we examine psalm 23 in its canonical location within the book of psalms, new insights into its meaning may emerge.
A wise and humorous encounter with the text of psalm 23 by rabbi zalman schachtershalomi, founder of jewish renewal. He has me lie down in grassy pastures, he leads me by quiet water, he restores my inner person. Psalms 23 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the. Study psalm 23 using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. If the sheep are thirsty, they count on the shepherd to. This genre conveys the word of god in a different medium than narrative. Psalm 23 explained by rabbi zalman schachtershalomi youtube. In the psalm, barzillai made a great dinner for david. The lord is my shepherd is probably the bestknown statement in the book of psalms.
Aug, 2004 the jewish news of northern california rabbi reflects on how psalm 23 can offer hope, comfort j. Because it was as dry as a potsherd and the holy one, blessed be he, moistened it with the good of the world to come mid. It is described as perhaps the most popular chapter in the old testament, which is undoubtedly the truth. Living in the fullness of psalm 23 kindle edition by willard, dallas. Starting your free trial of bible gateway plus is easy. Psalm 23 is the 23rd psalm of the book of psalms, generally known in english by its first verse, in the king james version, the lord is my shepherd. If you dont appreciate the green pastures, if the water is stagnant.
David recited this psalm in the forest of hereth i sam. Even if i pass through deathdark ravines, i will fear no disaster. Apr 29, 2007 a shepherd looks at psalm 23 mass market paperback april 29, 2007. This is the standard translation of psalm 23 verse 5. Free bible commentary on the book of psalms in easy english written by gordon churchyard for missionassist. Yeah, well, lately the water is a little too still. The book of psalms is the third section of the hebrew bible, and a book of the christian old testament. Like many others, this beloved psalm bears the simple title a psalm of david. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Study psalm 23 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning.
Psalms 23 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. So, lets see what this shepherdturnedking says about gods pastoral provisions. The message from the everyday saints to walk the walk of daily faith in our time, the message is clear. These may date from the time of the religious reform of ezra in the latter part of the fifth century b. And then here in verse 5 we are sitting at a table. At some feasts, they poured perfumed unguents on the heads of the guests, so god will leave out nothing that is for the joy and comfort of his people.
Read psalm 23 commentary using the treasury of david. Rabbi harold kushner explains the meaning of the 23rd psalm. You prepare a table for me, even as my enemies watch. Discovering the jewish jesus with rabbi schneider 8,421 views. Psalms 23 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole.
The food and drink and peace that the lord gives according to what we learned in our psalm 23 2 meaning article leads to what we see here in the third verse of psalm 23. Many psalms include a superscription, which we believe to have been added after the fact by the people putting together the psalm book. Study the bible online using commentary on psalm 23 and more. Psalms 23 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. In fact, it is a very contemporary teaching from an ancient book.
Jewish writers have bequeathed words that lend succor in times of disappointment and pain. The bible integrates poetry throughout its 24 books, reminding the reader of. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Some of the most widely recognized phrases and sentences from the bible come to us from the book of psalms, referred to in hebrew as tehillim. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition of the bible.
Often mistakenly attributed to the new testament, it is actually one of the psalms of david, as indicated in its superscription v. But it is this transition that teaches us deeper lesson of psalm 23. Below, the author offers his own translation of the psalm, followed by his interpretation, which focuses on the ambivalence inherent in the narrators wish to serve. A profound and more extensive commentary to psalm 23 by rabbi benjamin segal of the schechter institute of jewish studies in jerusalem. Mar 26, 2017 the psalms, and especially psalm 23, speak powerfully to and for gods people in troubled times. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading life without lack. Writers have tried to outdo one another in describing the popularity, beauty, and delight of this little psalm. Psalms 23 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible. A new translation and interpretation of the popular psalm 23. Psalm 110 a jewish perspective jews for judaism in an attempt to prove the divinity of the messiah, christians misquote psalm 110. Your book comes out at a time when the 23rd psalm might be on a lot of peoples minds. Many of us know this psalm, written from the standpoint of a sheep, by heart. The book of psalms sefer tehillim my jewish learning.
Study psalm 54 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. He guides me in right paths for the sake of his own name. Rabbi reflects on how psalm 23 can offer hope, comfort j. If the sheep are to eat, its the shepherd who leads them to the pastures. Psalm 23 follows psalm 22, a heartfelt lament, one connected with the passion of jesus in the new testament. Sefer tehillim, the book of psalms, is first and foremost a shining example of biblical poetry. According to the interpretation of the targum and radak, david alludes to. The book of job rabbi yitzchak breitowitz duration. Youre already logged in with your bible gateway account.
Tehillim psalms chapter 23 tanakh online torah bible. Most account it to be a psalm of davids maturity, but with vivid remembrance of his youth as a shepherd. In the online version of this commentary, you will find connections to several. Since when do sheep sit at tables and drink from cups. With respect to the words, it is in the hebrew, pastures, or fields of grass, for grassy and rich grounds. Ive found it nearly impossible to find commentary on psalm 22. Mar 17, 2011 the book of job rabbi yitzchak breitowitz duration. They bought a book called visions of the psalms that features all the. In judaism, the mitzvoth commandments are a way of retaining a. There are two systems for numbering the verses in the psalms.
Or one of gods kingdom or of christs life, death, and resurrection into his rest. Study the bible online using commentary on psalms 23 and more. When autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically play next. Psalm 23, with its vivid portrait of yearning for and trust in god, is one of the most well known chapters in the book of psalms. Psalm 23 has stood by the jewish people as their support through the darkest days of. Read psalms 23 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. The psalms of our own heritage are a part of this canon. Below, the author offers his own translation of the psalm, followed by his interpretation, which focuses on the ambivalence inherent in the narrators wish to serve adonai god fully. Often mistakenly attributed to the new testament, it is actually one of the psalms of david, as indicated.