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=Psalm 19=
===Listen to the Psalm===
1. Dramatic Reading (Hebrew)<br>
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2. Simple Reading (Hebrew)<br>
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3. Dramatic Reading (English)<br>
[[File:Psalm 19 English Dramatic.mp3|frameless|left|Dramatic Reading (Hebrew)]]<br>
4. Simple Reading (English)<br>
[[File:Ps 19 English Non-dramatic.mp3|frameless|left|Simple Reading (English)]]<br>
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===Overview At-A-Glance===
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For an explanation of the structure of Psalm X see [[Psalm 19 Overview|here]].
===The Text of Psalm 19===
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Nothing is Hidden

In Psalm 19 David looks up at the flaming sun in the sky, feels its warmth, and proclaims

וְאֵין נִסְתָּר מֵחַמָּתוֹ nothing is hidden from its heat! (v. 7)

Immediately after he then begins to speak about the Torah, YHWH's instruction. He says

תּוֹרַת יְהוָה תְּמִימָה מְשִׁיבַת נָפֶשׁ YHWH's instruction is perfect, restoring life. (v. 8)

So what is Psalm 19 about? The sun in the sky or YHWH's instruction (Torah)? Some have argued that there is no connection between these two themes, and Psalm 19 was originally two psalms which were later combined. But what if it is about both? What if the connection between the sun and the Torah is the key that unlocks the whole psalm?

Resources

Begin with this page for an orientation to this psalm. What is the main message of the psalm? What is the psalm's structure? What are the key background ideas to understand the psalm? Who are the participants involved?

Grammatical Diagram + Textual Notes + Lexical/Phrase-level/Verbal Semantics + Story Behind the Psalm


Participant Analysis + Macrosyntax + Speech Act + Emotions


Poetic Structure + Poetic Features/Devices