Psalm 33

Psalm 33 is the 33rd psalm from the Book of Psalms. Its purpose is to praise "the Sovereignty of the Lord in Creation and History".[1] In the slightly different numbering system used in the Greek Septuagint and Latin Vulgate translations of the Bible, this psalm is Psalm 32.

This article is about Psalm 33 in Hebrew (Masoretic) numbering. For Psalm 33 in Greek Septuagint or Latin Vulgate numbering, see Psalm 34.
Psalm 33
BookBook of Psalms
Hebrew Bible partKetuvim
Order in the Hebrew part1
CategorySifrei Emet
Christian Bible partOld Testament
Order in the Christian part19

Content

In the International Critical Commentary series, Charles and Emilie Briggs described it as follows: "Ps. 33 is a song of praise. (1) A call to worship in the temple with song, music, and shouting (v.1–3), because of the righteousness and kindness of Yahweh (v.4–5). (2) All mankind are called to fear Yahweh, the creator of all things, and disposer of all nations (v.6–10). (3) Yahweh from His heavenly throne inspects all mankind (v.13–15); and victory is not due to armies or warriors (v.16–17). (4) He delivereth those who fear Him (v.18–19); therefore his people long for Him, are glad in him, and trust in His name for victory (v.20–22). A gloss praises the plans of Yahweh as everlastingly secure, and also the happiness of His people (v.11–12)."[2]

Psalm 33 does not contain an ascription to any particular author in the Hebrew text, although the Septuagint ascribes it to David.[3] Some manuscripts join it with Psalm 32.[4] The Briggses suggest that it dates to the time of the Maccabees.[3]

Verse 7
He gathers the waters of the sea together as a heap;
He lays up the deep in storehouses.[5]

Alternatively, "as a heap" may be read as "in a vessel",[6] or "in a wineskin".[7]

Uses

Judaism

New Testament

Verse 6, "By the word of the Lord the heavens were made",[17] is alluded to in Hebrews 11:3: "By faith we know the universe was made by God's command".[18]

Book of Common Prayer

In the Church of England's Book of Common Prayer, this psalm is appointed to be read on the evening of the sixth day of the month.[19]

References
  1. Sub-title to Psalm 33 in the New King James Version
  2. Briggs & Briggs 1960, pp. 284–85.
  3. Briggs & Briggs 1960, p. 286.
  4. Rodd, C. S., 18. Psalms, in Barton, J. and Muddiman, J. (2001), The Oxford Bible Commentary, p. 377
  5. Psalm 33:7: New King James Version
  6. Footnote b in the New King James Version at Psalm 33:7
  7. Main text translation of Psalm 33:7 in the Jerusalem Bible (1966); "heap" also reported as reflecting the Hebrew
  8. The Complete Artscroll Siddur, p. 386
  9. The Complete Artscroll Siddur, p. 770
  10. The Artscroll Tehillim, p. 329
  11. The Complete Artscroll Siddur, p. 405
  12. The Complete Artscroll Siddur, p. 66
  13. The Complete Artscroll Machzor for Rosh Hashanah, p. 111
  14. The Complete Artscroll Siddur, p. 64
  15. The Complete Artscroll Siddur p. 137
  16. The Complete Artscroll Siddur, p. 265
  17. Psalm 33:6: NIV
  18. Hebrews 11:3: NIV
  19. Church of England, Book of Common Prayer: The Psalter as printed by John Baskerville in 1762, pp. 196ff

Bibliography
  • Briggs, Charles Augustus; Briggs, Emilie Grace (1960) [1906]. A Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the Book of Psalms. International Critical Commentary. 1. Edinburgh: T & T Clark.
  • Nosson Scherman (1984), The Complete Artscroll Siddur, Mesorah Publications, ISBN 978-0899066509.
  • Psalm 33 in Hebrew and English – Mechon-mamre
  • Psalm 33 King James Bible – Wikisource
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