An-Historical-Hymn-Psalm
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Remember the following truth from our beloved Torah!
“Ye shall NOT ADD TO THE WORD which
I command you, NEITHER SHALL YE DIMINISH FROM
IT, that ye may keep the commandments of יְהוָה
אֱלֹהֵיכֶם - the LORD your Eloleichem,
which I command you”. Davarim - Deuteronomy 4:2. (JPS-1917).
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A-Historical-Hymn..
With Rabbi, Dr. Reuven Ben Avraham-Goossens, PhD.
Introduction:
Tehillim - Psalm 105 serves as a “historical hymn” that shifts our gaze
from our own current struggles to the long loving arc of יְהוָה - the LORD Elohim (God)
providence. While other Psalms might focus on personal petition, this one is a
call to collective memory. It was traditionally attributed to King David and
composed for the joyous occasion of “bringing the Holy Ark to
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Below is the relevant ‘Text’ and the ‘Explanations’ of Verses 1 to 10: (JPS-1917 version of the Tanach).
Verses 1-2 (Proclamation):
1. “O give thanks unto יְהוָה - the LORD, call upon His Name; make known His doings among the peoples.
2. Sing unto Him,
sing praises unto Him; speak ye of all His marvellous works”.
Explanation: We are called to publicize אֱלֹהִים - Elohim’s wonders, transforming gratitude into active testimony among the
nations. Worship is comprehensive, requiring song, musical praise, and
intentional meditation on His works.
Verses 3-4 (The Pursuit):
3. “Glory ye in His Holy Name; let
the heart of them rejoice that seek יְהוָה - the LORD. 4. Seek
ye יְהוָה - the LORD and His strength;
seek His face continually”.
Explanation: True joy comes
from cantering our identity in אֱלֹהִים - Elohim (“Glory be ye”) rather than ourselves. We are
urged to seek His “strength” and “face” continuously, aiming for a consistent,
active relationship.
Verses 5-6 (Memory & Identity):
5. “Remember His marvellous works that He hath done, His wonders, and the judgments of His mouth;
6. O ye seed of Avraham His servant,
ye children of Jacob, His chosen ones”.
Explanation: The psalmist demands a conscious “remembrance” of אֱלֹהִים - Elohim’s past miracles, identifying the audience as the spiritual heirs (“seed”) of ‘Avraham’ and ‘Jacob’, specifically chosen for this purpose.
Verses 7-10 (The Covenant):.
7. “He is יְהוָה אֱלֹהֵינוּ - the LORD our Eloheynu; His judgments are in all the earth.
8. He hath remembered His covenant for ever, the word which He commanded to a thousand generations;
9. (The covenant) which He made with
Avraham, and His oath unto Isaac; 10. And
He established it unto Jacob for a statute, to
Explanation: While אֱלֹהִים - Elohim is intimately “ours”, His sovereignty is universal. The focus shifts to the foundational, “everlasting” covenant, established through the Patriarchs (Avraham, Isaac, and Jacob) as an immutable, Divine “statute”.
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My Closing Message:
These opening verses offer profound security, anchored in an “everlasting covenant” that outlasts generations. The core message is a call to action: to remember אֱלֹהִים - Elohim’s faithfulness, actively seek Him, and proclaim His works. By recalling the promises made to our ancestors, we find the strength to navigate our own times.
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