And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” that is, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” (Matt 27:46) During his trial and crucifixion, Jesus would have suffered terribly. It is understandable that under such circumstances someone would feel downcast to say the least. [...]
Answers about Psalms
Psa 40:5 KJV Many, O LORD my God, are thy wonderful works which thou hast done, and thy thoughts which are to us-ward: they cannot be reckoned up in order unto thee: if I would declare and speak of them, they are more than can be numbered. If someone finds a verse in Psalms that [...]
This information is based on the Authorised Version (KJV). Other versions differ. By word count there are two shortest verses, both with 7 words each: LORD, remember David, and all his afflictions Ps 132:1 His foundation is in the holy mountains. Ps 87 : 1 The longest verse has 45 words: For in the hand [...]
The Psalms are divided into five sections: Book I Psalms 1-41 Book II Psalms 42-72 Book III Psalms 73-89 Book IV Psalms 90-106 Book V Psalms 107-150 The Psalms appear to have been organized in this way when they were compiled into their final form, probably after the exile. Each pair of books is separated [...]
