The Book of Psalms (including Highlighted Psalms) Flashcards
What scripture does Psalm 18 parallel?
2 Samuel 22:1-51
Which section is probably the oldest section of Psalms?
Psalms 1-41 (41 Psalms)
How is the Book of Psalms divided, in Jewish usage?
After the analogy of the Pentateuch into “five books.”
Which psalm in Book 3 is ascribed to David?
Psalm 86
What is Psalm 137 known as?
The Rivers of Babylon Psalm
What is the Septuagint?
the pre-Christian Greek translation of the OT
What is Psalm 23 known as?
Psalm of comfort
Which two wise men are Psalms 88-89 ascribed to?
Heman the Ezrahite and Ethan the Ezrahite (From Solomon’s time (1 Kings 4:31))
What are Psalms 32 & 38 known as?
Psalms to help those we counsel to become broken
Most of the Psalms in book 3 are ascribed to?
Asaph
How many Psalms are in the second book?
Psalms 42-72 (31 Psalms)
What is Psalm 22 about and what scripture does it parallel?
Messianic Psalm, Matthew 27:46
Which Psalm of book 4 is ascribed to Moses?
Psalm 90
What are the denominations of the Books of Psalms?
Ps 1-41, Ps 42-72, Ps 73-89, Ps 90-106, Ps 107-150
How many psalms in book 5 are ascribed to David? How many are charges to Solomon?
Fifteen books ascribed to David, one (Psalm 127) as a charge to Solomon
What is Psalm 90 known as?
Psalm of Moses
Where do the titles, “Psalms” and “Psalter,” come from?
the Septuagint
What is Psalm 20 about?
Prayer before battle
What is Psalm 96 known as?
Psalm that declares God’s glory to the nations
What is Psalm 5 about?
Quiet Times
What is Psalm 21 about?
Prayer after battle
How many Psalms are in the fifth book?
Psalms 107-150 (44 Psalms)
Who are Psalms 42-49 ascribed to?
the Sons of Korah
What are Psalms whose author is not titled called?
Orphan Psalms
Which Psalms are untitled in Hebrew and are traditionally ascribed to David?
Psalm 1, 2, 10, and 33
What is Psalm 126 known as?
The Great Commission Psalm
What is Psalm 8 about?
Praise of God and humility before God
What is Psalm 15 instructing?
People of God keep their oaths
What is Psalm 119 known as?
David’s Acrostic Psalm about God’s Word
How does each book conclude?
Each book concludes with the doxology - A Hymn of Praise to God (Ps 41:13, 72:18-19, 89:52; 106:48, 150)
Which psalms from book 3 are ascribed to the Sons of Korah?
Psalms 84-85 and 87-88
What is the shortest Psalm? How many verses is it?
Psalm 117 is the shortest Psalm of simply two verses of praise
The Septuagint originally referred to ____ ____ (such as ___, ___, and ___) but then referred to ____ ____ ___ ___ __________?
stringed instruments (such as harp, lyre and lute), then to songs sung with their accompaniment
What is Psalm 30 known as?
Psalm of hope
How many Psalms are in the third book?
Psalms 73-89 (17 Psalms)
What scripture does Psalm 2 parallel?
Acts 4:25-26
Although the traditional Hebrew title is Tehillim, many psalms are ______?
Tephillot (meaning “prayers”)
How many Psalms are in the first book?
Psalms 1-41
How many Psalms are in the fourth book?
Psalms 90-106 (17 Psalms)
What is Psalm 150 known as?
The closing Psalm of Praise
What is Psalm 51 known as?
David’s Psalm of repentance
What is Psalm 136 known as?
The Psalm that shows throughout history “His love endures forever!”
What is Psalm 14 about?
God’s view of atheists
What is Psalm 100 known as?
Psalm calling God’s people to worship
What is Psalm 107 used for?
CR (Chemical Recovery) Psalm
What is the longest Psalm? How many verses is it? What is it often referred to as?
Psalm 119 is the longest Psalm. It is composed of 176 verses, in stanzas of eight verses; each verse of a stanza begins with the same letter of one of the 22 Hebrew letters. The stanzas are arranged in alphabetical order. (Alpha to Taw) Often referred to as David’s Acrostic Psalm.
Who is Psalm 72 “For Solomon” written by?
David, as a prayer for his son
Which psalms are referred to as the “Songs of Ascents” and why?
Psalms 120-134; they were used as hymns during or commemorating the approach by the exiles returning from Babylon to Jerusalem. (Jerusalem is set on a mountain about one-half mile above sea level, so the exiles would “ascend” to Jerusalem.)
What is Psalm 63 known as?
Psalm praising the values of a relationship with God
What is the traditional Hebrew title of Psalms and what does it mean?
Tehillim (meaning “praises”)
What is Psalm 1 about?
the Song: Rejoice
Who are the rest of the Psalms in Book 2 ascribed to?
They’re anonymous
Which psalms of book 4 are ascribed to David?
Psalms 101 and 103
How many psalms from book 2 are ascribed to David?
18 Psalms
What is Psalm 73 about?
Reminds us to not compare ourselves with the world
