Suffering and Vengeance in the Psalms

In the Psalms, the sufferer frequently complains about the suffering he had to endure and asks for deliverance. In some instances, the plea for deliverance includes a cry for vengeance. This contribution examines the issue of suffering and vengeance in the Psalter, giving attention to suffering in t...

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Main Author: Van Rooy, H. F. 1949- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: SA ePublications 2020
In: Old Testament essays
Year: 2020, Volume: 33, Issue: 3, Pages: 621-633
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Poetry (Concept of) / Verb / ʿnh / nḳm / gml / Bible. Psalmen 13 / Bible. Psalmen 31 / Bible. Psalmen 37 / Bible. Psalmen 58 / Bible. Psalmen 79 / Bible. Psalmen 91 / Bible. Psalmen 94 / Bible. Psalmen 137 / Bible. Psalmen 149
IxTheo Classification:HB Old Testament
HD Early Judaism
TC Pre-Christian history ; Ancient Near East
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Summary:In the Psalms, the sufferer frequently complains about the suffering he had to endure and asks for deliverance. In some instances, the plea for deliverance includes a cry for vengeance. This contribution examines the issue of suffering and vengeance in the Psalter, giving attention to suffering in the hand of enemies, the terms used, individual and collective suffering, and vengeance. Animosity is a central theme in the Psalter, and through laments, the poet asks for justice. For suffering, the terms used are the nounעֳנִיand the related verb III ענה. For vengeance, the verbs נקם, גמל and שׁלם, as well as related nouns, are used. Psalms 13, 31, 37, 91 and 94 are analysed in relation to individual suffering and vengeance and Pss 58, 79, 137 and 149 in relation to collective suffering and vengeance. Vengeance does feature in the Psalms, but very seldom is vengeance asked for as such.
ISSN:2312-3621
Contains:Enthalten in: Old Testament essays
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.17159/2312-3621/2020/v33n3a14