Psalm 97:7 is a remarkable verse: 7 All worshipers of images are put to shame,
who make their boast in worthless idols;
worship him, all you gods! (ESV)
I checked, using the Blueletter Bible's "Available Translations and Versions" for that verse, and the English translations are unanimous -- they all include a command to "gods" to worship God. Remarkable? What does that mean?
I'm not sure. But why should I understand the entire Bible?
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The title is from Psalm 84:11.
The Wikipedia is usually a pretty good reference. I mostly use the World English Bible (WEB), because is public domain. I am grateful.
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ReplyDeleteIf it's of any interest to you, the JPS commentary I have on that verse says, "This degrades the other deities more than 96:4-5, showing progression in these psalms."
And JPS has the translation as:
"All who worship images,
who vaunt their idols,
are dismayed;
all divine beings bow down to Him."
I suppose it would be dismaying if your god was bowing to another God ...
Take care & God bless
Anne / WF
Indeed it would be. perhaps it's referring to Dagon.
ReplyDeleteThanks.