Does anyone where i can i get interpetation or commentary on this psalm by one of the church fathers. Saint Augustine only goes up to 150, i was wondering whether Saint John Chrysostom goes that far. If anyone could direct me to the link or where to find the source that would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you
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It doesn't take too long to read. 15-20 minutes perhaps. But in this letter St Athanasius explains the great value of the Psalter, and how each Psalm can be usefully prayed in a variety of circumstances. Truly this is a useful text and I urge us all to read it. I had not come across it before.
http://www.athanasius.com/psalms/aletterm.htm
God bless those who take the time to read this letter
Father Peter
you found this online!
i bought this and then lent it to a friend, it's great to 'have' it again!
everyone should read this (slowly) and then read each psalm he discusses and meditate on it. it will probably take a few weeks, but is a great Bible study, especially for those seeking renewed closeness with God during the holy fast of lent.
thank you so much, father peter
:)
GBU
Even a Greek collection of commentaries on the psalms did not have anything for Psalm 151 and so used a similar themed commentary from 1 Cor.
This could be a project for you?
Father Peter
http://katamars.avabishoy.com/bible/old/21-Al-Mazameer/151-.htm
After this page translation via Google language tool (and numerous corrections):
This psalm was written by David about himself.
Organ = cut wooden pipes David made a musical instrument with and used it to glorify the Lord with joy, as Christ who redeemed us has made the Church glorify Him.
Only God knows all what's in my heart and He responds to me favorably.
In the Spirit of prophecy he prophesied about Christ the Good Shepherd.
As David was despised by Jesse and the adult brothers who did not invite him to eat with them and with Samuel because of his childhood, so the Jewish leaders and priests despised Christ.
Christ was taken from the midst of human beings = my father took me out of my sheep, and I was anointed = as in baptism.
Big Brothers symbolize the Jews who did not please the Lord, and instead He chose the Gentiles (in Arabic = the Nations) who are represented in the person of Christ.
The story of the triumph of David over Goliath is a symbol of the victory of Christ over Satan to remove the shame put on humans who had been enslaved.
Therefore, the Church read this Psalm the night of Abu Galamsis, the night of Holy Saturday, after Christ has defeated Satan by the Cross, His sword, which had been prepared by Satan to attack Jesus Christ but instead Christ struck the devil.
I hope it's accurate and useful.
GBU
edit: is this Psalm absent from the KJV/NKJV??
Hos Erof: the phrasing you use for the contemplation is very nice and edifying.
EDIT: i just realised a simulair contemplation is in the last alinea of the last post, sorry ;D
the protestants don't have:
tobit
judith
wisdom of solomon
ecclesiasticus (sirach)
baruch
letter of jeremiah
maccabees
so they have missed out these parts, but the parts we all share are very valuable for knowing God.
you guys have been very helpful, but if anyone has anything else to share from any sources, please please do.
Father Peter