Difference between revisions of "Psalms Of Degrees"

<p> Is the title prefixed to fifteen psalms, from Psalm 120 to Psalm 134 inclusive. Of this title commentators have proposed a variety of explanations. The most probable are the following: First, pilgrim songs, sung by the [[Israelites]] while going up to [[Jerusalem]] to worship; compare Psalm 122:4; but to this explanation the contents of only a few of these psalms are appropriate, as for instance, of Psalm 122:1-9 . Secondly, others suppose the title to refer to a species of rhythm in these psalms; by which the sense ascends, as it were, by degrees, one member or clause frequently repeating the words with which the preceding member closes. Thus in Psalm 121:1-8 , </p> <p> 1. I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, From whence cometh my help. </p> <p> 2. My help cometh from the Lord, Who made heaven and earth. </p> <p> 3. He will not suffer thy foot to be moved; [[Thy]] keeper will not slumber. </p> <p> 4. Lo, not slumber nor sleep will the keeper of Israel. </p> <p> But this solution does not well apply to all these psalms. </p>