Towards a Precise Translation of Psalm 115,1

The commonly accepted translation of Ps 115,1, “Not to us, O Lord, not to us, but to your name give glory (כבוד נתן) for the sake of your steadfast love and your faithfulness,” does not express the full meaning of the phrase. Important precision is provided by examination of several neglected or unr...

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Main Author: Clifford, Richard J. 1934- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Brill, Ferdinand Schöningh 2022
In: Biblische Zeitschrift
Year: 2022, Volume: 66, Issue: 2, Pages: 293-301
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Bible. Psalmen 115 / Name of God / Idea of God / Glory of God / Negation / Dialectics
IxTheo Classification:HB Old Testament
Further subjects:B Divine Images
B dialectical negation
B Psalm 115
B Glory
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Summary:The commonly accepted translation of Ps 115,1, “Not to us, O Lord, not to us, but to your name give glory (כבוד נתן) for the sake of your steadfast love and your faithfulness,” does not express the full meaning of the phrase. Important precision is provided by examination of several neglected or unrecognized factors such as the meaning of “to us,” “give,” and “glory,” dialectical negation in the community’s petition, and the function of V 1 within the psalm.
ISSN:2589-0468
Contains:Enthalten in: Biblische Zeitschrift
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.30965/25890468-06602007