99. Hebrew language insights from Psalm 1

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Psalm 1 is rich with meaning, and reading it in Hebrew brings out layers we often miss. In this episode, Matthew (MA in Biblical Literature and Semitic Languages) walks through key Hebrew language insights that deepen our understanding of this foundational psalm. We explore the meaning of the word “happy” or “blessed,” the beautiful poetic style of the psalm, and how Hebrew parallelism and verb tense in verse 1 set the tone for the whole psalm. We also dive into what it really means to “meditate” on God’s law, why Torah is central to this psalm, and how Psalm 1 connects to Genesis, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and ultimately, to Jesus Christ. Whether you know Hebrew or not, this episode will help you appreciate the beauty and depth of Psalm 1 in a whole new way.

Chapters

0:00-2:00 Intro
2:01-3:45 Psalm 1 in Hebrew and English
3:46-17:50 Happiness Word Study
17:51-20:31 Beautiful style in Psalm 1
20:32-33:26 Parallelism and Tense in Psalm 1:1
33:27-40:28 What is “Meditate” and “Law”?
40:29-52:02 Why meditating on Torah is strongly emphasized
52:03-59:12 Parallels to Genesis, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel
59:13-1:04:09 Jesus and Psalm 1

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