Psalm 91
Psalm 91, commonly referred to as Yoshev Bessette in Hebrew and Qui habitat in Latin , is known as the Psalm of Protection. It is possible, according to AJ Kolatch, it has been used in ancient times to make real " exorcisms ".
It is associated with severe circumstances, including the mourning in both Judaism than in Christianity , which made him very popular in works of fiction.
In Anglophone countries, it is often sung at the Office of Compline , in translation after the Scottish Psalter.
Its author is not named. As there are elements present in the Pentateuch , and the previous psalm (# 90) is attributed to Moses , tradition tends to assign one too. That is certainly the opinion of the famous commentator of the Hebrew Bible , Rashi , whose work has inspired to Martin Luther.
Rashi's commentary (translated from English, not Hebrew) on Psalm 91 is reproduced here, in comment of the French translation of the text.
Summary |
Text of Psalm 91, with Hebrew transliteration and commentary of Rashi
- He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.
- Yoshev Bessette Elyon Betzel Shaddai Yitlonan
- He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High, who finds refuge by wrapping the wings of the Shekhinah , he will live in his shadow, because the Holy One, blessed be He protects it. Moses, our master, persuades the way people try to take refuge in the wings of the Shekhinah.
- The Almighty ( Heb. ) is an expression of power. "He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High" is like (Song of Songs 2:3): "In His shadow I want and I'm sitting."
- I will say of the Lord Text of Psalm 91, you sing in our hearts, churches of the Protestant Federation of France
The translation of Clment Marot in 1543 was revised in 1679 by then Conrart Chapal in 1970.
- Which remains with the lord In the shadow of grace
- Who feels a secret joy To seek His face
- Tell her God is my fortress in whom I trust
- With you I share my God my hope References
Notes
Related articles
External Links
- Psalm 91 on modia.org
- Tehillim - Psalm 91 (of Judaica Press) annotated commentary of Rashi , which inspired the commentary presented above
Bibliography
- Discourse on the psalms, of Augustine of Hippo , 2 vols., al. Wisdoms Christian Ed. Cerf.
The mourning in JudaismThe time of mourning Aninout Avelout Shiv'ah Sheloshim Yahrzeit , Hiloula and commemorations 
Last rites Visit the sick Agony Chevra Kaddish Shema Tahara Rites Qeri'ah Levai Hesped Kevoura Kaddish leit'hadeta Liturgy Tehillim (Psalm 91) El Male Rahamim Eshet, Hayil Tzidouk Haddin Kaddish Av HaRahamim The Hereafter Sheol Gan Eden Guehinnom Olam Haba Messianic Time
Loading ...