Daniel Selch
October 23, 2024
In Psalm 23, David reflects on his relationship with God. Utilizing Hebrew figurative language, David poetically paints many pictures of God's characteristics and attributes that he has experienced and enjoys in his life. Not only is Psalm 23 one of the most famous pieces of literature in human history, it is also an invitation for the reader to reflect on God; Who He is: and the intimacy, devotion and dependency He calls us to have from, in and through Him.
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TORAH
PSALMS (TEHILLIM)
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Genesis Book 1 (Ch. 1 – 41)
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Exodus Book 2 (Ch. 42 – 72)
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Leviticus Book 3 (Ch. 73 – 89)
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Numbers Book 4 (Ch. 90 – 106)
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Deuteronomy Book 5 (Ch. 107 – 150)
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Midrash
Tehillim: “Just as Moshe have us
the five books of Torah, David gave 5 books of Tehillim to Israel.”
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Warren
Wiersbe: “The LORD” is Jehovah God,
Yahweh the covenant-making God of Israel.
The compound names of Yahweh in the Old Testament reflect the contents
of this Psalm.”
Psalm 23:1 The LORD is MY Shepherd; I
shall not want
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Yahweh-Yireh
“The LORD will Provide” (Genesis 22:14)
Psalm 23:2 He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me to still waters.
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Yahweh-Shalom
“The LORD is PEACE” (Judges 6:24)
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Midrash
Shemos Rabah 2:2: “Faithful
Shepherd…He used to stop the bigger sheep from going out before the smaller
ones, and bring the smaller ones out first, so that they would graze upon the
tender grass. Afterwards he allowed the
older sheep to feed from the ordinary grass, and finally he brought out the
young and healthy to eat the tougher grass.”
Psalm 23:3a He restores my soul;
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Yahweh-Rapha
“The LORD who HEALS” (Exodus 15:26)
Psalm 23:3b He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake.
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Yahweh-Tsidqenu
“The LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS” (Jeremiah 33:16)
Psalm 23:4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear
no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me
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Yahweh-Shama
“The LORD is THERE” (Ezekiel 48:35)
Psalm 23:5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint
my head with oil; My cup runs over.
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Yahweh-Nissi
“The LORD is MY BANNER” (Exodus 17:5)
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Yahweh-M’Qadash
“The LORD who SANCTIFIES you.” (Leviticus 20:8)
Psalm 23:6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me All the days of my life; And I
will dwell in the house of the Lord Forever.
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