The Vorlage of Psalm 45:6-7 (44:7-8) in Hebrews 1:8-9

HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies

 
 
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Title The Vorlage of Psalm 45:6-7 (44:7-8) in Hebrews 1:8-9
 
Creator Steyn, Gert J.
 
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Description The origin and text form of Psalm 45:6-7 (44:7-8) in Hebrews 1:8-9 are investigated. On a tradition-historical level it is established that Psalm 45:1-2b was quoted in 4Q171 in early Judaism, but in early Christianity, prior to Hebrews, no evidence of quoting Psalm 45 has been found. Messianic connections might have prompted the author to use it. On a text-critical level, new manuscript evidence is assessed and variant readings are discussed. It is concluded that the author himself made minor changes to his text without following another Vorlage. Insofar as Jesus is being called “God” by God himself, Psalm 45 confirmed to the author of Hebrews the divinity of Jesus. The royal imagery, righteous rule and eternal throne are christologically applied.
 
Publisher AOSIS
 
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Date 2004-12-17
 
Type info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion — —
Format application/pdf
Identifier 10.4102/hts.v60i3.601
 
Source HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies; Vol 60, No 3 (2004); 1085-1103 2072-8050 0259-9422
 
Language eng
 
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Rights Copyright (c) 2004 Gert J. Steyn https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
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