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Text -- Psalms 23:1-4 (NET)
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Psalm 23
23:1 A psalm of David . The Lord is my shepherd , I lack nothing .
23:2 He takes me to lush pastures , he leads me to refreshing water .
23:3 He restores my strength . He leads me down the right paths for the sake of his reputation .
23:4 Even when I must walk through the darkest valley , I fear no danger , for you are with me ; your rod and your staff reassure me.
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Names, People and Places, Dictionary Themes and Topics
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Names, People and Places:
Dictionary Themes and Topics:
Shepherd |
GOD, 2 |
God |
Faith |
Praise |
David |
Poetry |
AGRICULTURE |
Testimony |
PSALMS, BOOK OF |
Readings, Select |
TEACH; TEACHER; TEACHING |
Blessing |
Jesus, The Christ |
SHEEP |
Afflictions and Adversities |
Assurance |
Psalms |
WATERS |
Death |
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NET Notes: Psa 23:1 The imperfect verbal form is best understood as generalizing; the psalmist highlights his typical or ongoing experience as a result of having the LORD...
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NET Notes: Psa 23:2 Within the framework of the metaphor, the psalmist/sheep is declaring in v. 2 that his shepherd provides the essentials for physical life. At a deeper...
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NET Notes: Psa 23:3 The Hebrew term שֶׁם (shem, “name”) refers here to the shepherd’s reputation. (The English term “name̶...
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