Conclusion Flashcards
Psalms 146-150
1
Q
What is the central poem in the five-poem conclusion of Psalms?
A
Psalm 148
2
Q
What is the main action called for in Psalm 148?
A
All creation is summoned to praise the God of Israel
3
Q
What metaphorical image is used in Psalm 148 to describe God’s action for his people?
A
A horn being raised up
4
Q
What is the literal source of the horn metaphor?
A
A bull’s horn raised in victory
5
Q
Which two earlier biblical passages use the same horn imagery?
A
Hannah’s song in 1 Samuel 2 and Psalm 132
6
Q
What does the horn symbolize in these passages?
A
The future Messianic King and his victory over evil
