הָגָה refers metonymically to intense study and reflection
From Psalms: Layer by Layer
Psalm 1/Propositions/192649
A proposition about Psalms chapter 1, verse(s) 2
Tags: Semantics at word/phrase-level, Poetic, Figurative language
Discussion
The verb הָגָה, which means “to recite quietly; to meditate,” refers metonymically to intense study and reflection, which in ancient times would often be carried out orally, even by someone studying in isolation.
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Structural Diagram
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