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1,606 results for “Exile” — showing 421–440
- Historical ContextPsalms 99Post-Exilic Period (6th to 5th Century BC) The Israelites were focused on re-establishing their covenant relationship with God, emphasizing holiness, justice, and worship … central to their identity. The Israelites had returned from Babylonian exile and were re-establishing their religious and cultural identity centered around the worship of Yahweh
- Historical ContextPsalms 106Post-Exilic Period (6th Century BC) The Israelites were expected to adhere to the covenant with Yahweh, which included worshiping Him alone and following His commandments … Canaan. The Israelites were under Persian rule, having returned from Babylonian exile, and were in the process of rebuilding their community and religious practices
- Prophetic FulfillmentsPsalms 106deliverance and restoration, reflecting the Israelites' desire to be gathered from exile and restored to their land to worship God. partial The decree of Cyrus allowed … Israelites to return from Babylonian exile, partially fulfilling the desire for gathering and restoration. Ezra 1:1-4 Save us, O Lord our God; gather
- Historical ContextPsalms 112Post-Exilic Period (5th Century BC) The community was focused on adherence to the Law of Moses, with an emphasis on righteousness, justice, and the fear … Lord as central to their identity. The Israelites had returned from Babylonian exile and were re-establishing their religious and cultural identity centered around the Torah
- Historical ContextPsalms 113Post-Exilic Period (5th Century BC) The Israelites were focused on re-establishing their covenant relationship with God, emphasizing worship, prayer, and adherence … Israelites had returned from Babylonian exile and were re-establishing their religious practices and identity centered around the worship of Yahweh. Yahweh The central figure
- Historical ContextPsalms 115Post-Exilic Period (6th to 5th Century BC) The Israelites were distinguishing themselves from surrounding nations through monotheistic worship, rejecting idolatry, and adhering … Moses. The Israelites had returned from Babylonian exile and were re-establishing their religious and cultural identity centered around the worship of Yahweh. Yahweh
- Historical ContextPsalms 116Post-Exilic Period (6th to 5th Century BC) The psalm reflects a culture deeply rooted in the worship of Yahweh, with practices such as making vows … expressions of gratitude and devotion. The Israelites had returned from Babylonian exile and were re-establishing their religious and cultural identity centered around the worship
- Historical ContextPsalms 117Post-Exilic Period (5th Century BC) Worship and praise were central to Israelite society, with the Psalms being a key component of their liturgical practices … sovereignty over all peoples. The Israelites had returned from Babylonian exile and were re-establishing their identity and worship practices centered around the Temple in Jerusalem
- Historical ContextPsalms 118Post-Exilic Period (5th Century BC) The Israelites were re-establishing their identity as God's chosen people, emphasizing worship, thanksgiving, and reliance … steadfast love (Hebrew: 'hesed'). The Israelites had returned from Babylonian exile and were in the process of rebuilding their community and religious practices centered around
- Historical ContextPsalms 119Post-Exilic Period (5th Century BC) There was a strong emphasis on adherence to the Law (Torah) as a means of maintaining covenantal faithfulness and identity … chosen people. The Israelites had returned from Babylonian exile and were re-establishing their identity and religious practices centered around the Torah. Ezra A scribe
- Historical ContextPsalms 120Post-Exilic Period (5th Century BC) The Israelites were focused on re-establishing their religious practices and community life, often facing opposition from surrounding peoples … Israelites had returned from Babylonian exile and were re-establishing their identity and worship practices in Jerusalem. The Psalmist Author of the Psalm, expressing personal lament
- Historical ContextPsalms 121Post-Exilic Period (5th Century BC) Pilgrimage to Jerusalem was a significant religious practice, and the psalms of ascent were used to prepare the hearts … pilgrims for worship and reflection. The Israelites had returned from Babylonian exile and were re-establishing their religious practices and identity centered around the worship
- Historical ContextPsalms 123Post-Exilic Period (5th Century BC) The community was focused on re-establishing religious practices and seeking God's favor amidst external pressures and internal challenges … Israelites had returned from Babylonian exile and were re-establishing their identity and worship practices in Jerusalem. The Psalmist Author of the Psalm, expressing communal lament
- Historical ContextPsalms 125Post-Exilic Period (5th Century BC) The Israelites were focused on re-establishing their covenant relationship with God, emphasizing trust in Yahweh's protection … rejection of wickedness. The Israelites had returned from Babylonian exile and were re-establishing their identity and worship practices centered around Jerusalem and the Temple
- Cross-ReferencesPsalms 126decree of Cyrus allowing the Israelites to return from Babylonian exile, as recorded in Ezra 1:1-3. Restoration, Joy, Return from Exile. Psalm
- Key EventsPsalms 126gratitude of the Israelites upon their return from exile. The psalmist recalls the overwhelming joy and laughter that filled their hearts when the Lord restored … turn sorrow into joy and captivity into freedom. The restoration from exile is a recurring theme in the Bible, symbolizing spiritual renewal and redemption. It points
- OverviewPsalms 126restoration, reflecting on the profound experience of the Israelites returning from exile. The psalm begins with a recollection of the time when the Lord restored … proclaiming that the Lord had done great things for them (#Zion, #exile). This restoration is not just a physical return but a spiritual renewal, emphasizing
- Historical ContextPsalms 128Post-Exilic Period (5th Century BC) The Israelites were focused on rebuilding their society according to the laws and commandments given by God, emphasizing family, community … worship. The Israelites had returned from Babylonian exile and were re-establishing their community and religious practices in Jerusalem. Yahweh The central figure of worship
- Historical ContextPsalms 130Post-Exilic Period (6th to 5th Century BC) The Israelites were focused on repentance and seeking God's mercy, emphasizing the importance of forgiveness and hope … promises. The Israelites were returning from Babylonian exile, focusing on spiritual renewal and seeking God's forgiveness and redemption. The Psalmist Author of the Psalm, expressing
- Historical ContextPsalms 134Post-Exilic Period (5th Century BC) The Israelites practiced regular worship and sacrifices at the Temple, with a strong emphasis on communal and individual blessings from … Israelites had returned from Babylonian exile and were re-establishing their religious practices centered around the Temple in Jerusalem. Levites Temple servants responsible for worship