A Comprehensive Reading of Psalm 137
Vol. 31 No. 1 (2018), Articles
Vol. 31 No. 1 (2018)

A Comprehensive Reading of Psalm 137

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Published 2018-07-04
Daniel Simango
North-West University
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Psalm 137
Exegetical Study
Imprecatory Psalms
Imprecation.

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Simango, D. (2018). A Comprehensive Reading of Psalm 137. Old Testament Essays, 31(1), 217–242. Retrieved from https://ote-journal.otwsa-otssa.org.za/index.php/journal/article/view/192
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Abstract

The purpose of this article is to carry out a thorough exegetical study of Psalm 137 in order to grasp its content, context and theological implications. The basic hypothesis of this study is that Psalm 137 can be best understood when the text is thoroughly analyzed. Therefore, in this article, Psalm 137 will be read in its total context (i.e. historical setting, life-setting and canonical setting) and its literary genre. The article concludes by discussing the imprecatory implications and message of Psalm 137 to the followers of YHWH.

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