The function of the polarity between the pious and the enemies in Psalm 119

The semantic field of enmity in Psalm 119 is compared to that in the book of Psalms as a whole. The characterisation of the enemy in Psalm 119 is found to be a compilation of ideas from the context of individual laments and wisdom psalms. The enemy in Psalm 119 is consequently found to be a literary...

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Main Author: Botha, Phil J. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: 1992
In: Old Testament essays
Year: 1992, Volume: 5, Issue: 2, Pages: 252-263
Further subjects:B Context of laments
B Wisdom
B Enmity
B Psalm 119
B Semantic field of enmity
B Tersonal righteousness
B Polarity
B Literary motif
B Pious
B Torah
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