RR Psalm 57:7,8 Part 4
(Early) Shabbat Shalom,
Rabbi’s Announcement: You may be aware that I write these RRs for the next day, so as I write this it is Thursday morning, July 9th. I’m celebrating today because it is the anniversary (I’m not saying which one) of my beloved wife, Jan’s, birthday. Here is her email address if you would like to send over a birthday wish. Go ahead and blow up her inbox. janmw748@gmail.com. End RA
Psalm 57:7(6) They spread a net for my steps, my soul is bowed down. They have dug a pit before me—they fell into it themselves. Selah 8(7) My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast. I will sing, yes, I will make music.
“My enemies may be crafty, but they themselves are going to be trapped by the trap they set for me.” That’s the meaning of verse 7, which ends with “Selah.” Let’s pause here and savor that thought. It is not exactly an original thought. Check these verses out, both by the same author.
Psalm 35:8 Let ruin come upon him by surprise. Let the net he hid entangle himself—into that same pit let him fall.
Psalm 141:10 Let the wicked fall into their own nets, while I pass by safely.
Rabbi Trail: Now, on to verse 8, but first a note… the Hebrew of verses 8, 10, and 12 (7, 9 and 11 in most Christian Bibles) has been set to this song, here preformed by Sheli Myers at King of Kings in Jerusalem. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGImjZQaSqU Enjoy!!! End RT.
Beginning with verse 8, there is a change of heart. The focus has moved from “what my enemies may do to me” to “let’s wake up, and enjoy (even rejoice) in the blessings of God’s provision.” Verse 8, in Hebrew, begins with a declaration, “Nachon!” This is a strong word meaning “correct.” It is derived from the word “Kun” meaning to stand erect, thus, to be “firmly established,” with a great number of applications, both literally (established, fixed, or even prepared) and figuratively (put in proper or correct order).
And, what is so affected in a “Nachon” manner? That’s right, “my heart.” In Hebrew, similar to English, the “heart” is more than the name of the beating organ inside your chest. The heart is the center of our intellect, our mind, and our very being. It can also indicate the center of anything (ie. the heart of the matter).
And what will be your reasonable response when your heart is set in right order with God, the Creator of the universe? You’re right again, we will sing and make music (using instruments). Is that consistent with other scriptures?
Ephesians 5:18b …be filled with the Ruach, 19 speaking to one another in psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing and making music in your heart to the Lord— 20 always giving thanks for everything to God the Father, in the name of the Lord Yeshua the Messiah.
This celebration with God in the here and now sets us up for our celebration with God for all eternity.
Revelation 5:9 And they are singing a new song, saying, “You are worthy to take the scroll and to open its seals. For You were slain, and by Your blood You redeemed for God those from every tribe and tongue and people and nation.
What a great way to end the week. Yes, an early Shabbat shalom to you all. Shalom shalom and happy birthday to my beloved wife.
Daily Bread, reading plan by Lars Enarson (https://www.thewatchman.org/)
Fri10-July 202625th of Tamuz, 5786
Nu 34:16-35:8Ez 211 Ch 1Php 1 (Lk 19)
Rabbi’s Announcement: You may be aware that I write these RRs for the next day, so as I write this it is Thursday morning, July 9th. I’m celebrating today because it is the anniversary (I’m not saying which one) of my beloved wife, Jan’s, birthday. Here is her email address if you would like to send over a birthday wish. Go ahead and blow up her inbox. janmw748@gmail.com. End RA
Psalm 57:7(6) They spread a net for my steps, my soul is bowed down. They have dug a pit before me—they fell into it themselves. Selah 8(7) My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast. I will sing, yes, I will make music.
“My enemies may be crafty, but they themselves are going to be trapped by the trap they set for me.” That’s the meaning of verse 7, which ends with “Selah.” Let’s pause here and savor that thought. It is not exactly an original thought. Check these verses out, both by the same author.
Psalm 35:8 Let ruin come upon him by surprise. Let the net he hid entangle himself—into that same pit let him fall.
Psalm 141:10 Let the wicked fall into their own nets, while I pass by safely.
Rabbi Trail: Now, on to verse 8, but first a note… the Hebrew of verses 8, 10, and 12 (7, 9 and 11 in most Christian Bibles) has been set to this song, here preformed by Sheli Myers at King of Kings in Jerusalem. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGImjZQaSqU Enjoy!!! End RT.
Beginning with verse 8, there is a change of heart. The focus has moved from “what my enemies may do to me” to “let’s wake up, and enjoy (even rejoice) in the blessings of God’s provision.” Verse 8, in Hebrew, begins with a declaration, “Nachon!” This is a strong word meaning “correct.” It is derived from the word “Kun” meaning to stand erect, thus, to be “firmly established,” with a great number of applications, both literally (established, fixed, or even prepared) and figuratively (put in proper or correct order).
And, what is so affected in a “Nachon” manner? That’s right, “my heart.” In Hebrew, similar to English, the “heart” is more than the name of the beating organ inside your chest. The heart is the center of our intellect, our mind, and our very being. It can also indicate the center of anything (ie. the heart of the matter).
And what will be your reasonable response when your heart is set in right order with God, the Creator of the universe? You’re right again, we will sing and make music (using instruments). Is that consistent with other scriptures?
Ephesians 5:18b …be filled with the Ruach, 19 speaking to one another in psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing and making music in your heart to the Lord— 20 always giving thanks for everything to God the Father, in the name of the Lord Yeshua the Messiah.
This celebration with God in the here and now sets us up for our celebration with God for all eternity.
Revelation 5:9 And they are singing a new song, saying, “You are worthy to take the scroll and to open its seals. For You were slain, and by Your blood You redeemed for God those from every tribe and tongue and people and nation.
What a great way to end the week. Yes, an early Shabbat shalom to you all. Shalom shalom and happy birthday to my beloved wife.
Daily Bread, reading plan by Lars Enarson (https://www.thewatchman.org/)
Fri10-July 202625th of Tamuz, 5786
Nu 34:16-35:8Ez 211 Ch 1Php 1 (Lk 19)
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