The Hebrew terminology for the poor in Psalm 82
HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies
| Field | Value | |
| Title | The Hebrew terminology for the poor in Psalm 82 | |
| Creator | Dickson, C. R. | |
| Description | The meaning of the Hebrew words for the English term 'poor' continues to be disputed. Two main schools of thought have developed. Some believe the terms refer to literal and material poverty, others that the terms refer to literal-metaphorical poverty. The result has been an impasse. This study suggests that the different Hebrew words for poor should be understood as metaphors for the concept of powerlessness. In addition, the concept of powerlessness is understood to have different perspectives. Psalm 82 is exegeted to provide a basis for this suggestion. The exegesis confirms the contention that poverty is powerlessness. | |
| Publisher | AOSIS | |
| Date | 1995-12-11 | |
| Identifier | 10.4102/hts.v51i4.1457 | |
| Source | HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies; Vol 51, No 4 (1995); 1029-1045 2072-8050 0259-9422 | |
| Language | eng | |
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