Sheep
From Psalms: Layer by Layer
Key Words
| Word | Gloss | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| צֹאן | "sheep" | Ps. |
| רעה | "shepherd" | Ps. 2:9 (LXX) |
Ancient Setting
Target Domains
Nations
- In Psalm 2, according to the text of the LXX, the implicit image sheep maps onto the nations, which are shepherded (i.e., ruled) by Israel's king.