A Prayer for Purification: Psalm 51:12-14, a Pure Heart and the Verb brʾ

This article focuses on the pivotal role of verses 12-14 in Psalm 51. In v. 13 the speaker expresses the fear that due to his transgressions God's spirit of holiness will be taken away, because God does not tolerate impurity of any kind. For the impurity generated by the transgressions will be...

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Main Author: Wolde, Ellen J. van 1954- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: [2019]
In: Vetus Testamentum
Year: 2020, Volume: 70, Issue: 2, Pages: 340-360
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Bible. Psalmen 51,12-14 / Prayer / Purity / King / Holiness (motif)
IxTheo Classification:HB Old Testament
Further subjects:B Heart
B Psalms
B metaphorical patterns of sin
B Impurity
B the verb ברא
B Purity
B Psalm 51
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