![]() ![]() * Goodness and mercy: the blessings of God’s covenant with Israel. Oil: a perfumed ointment made from olive oil, used especially at banquets ( Ps 104:15 Mt 26:7 Lk 7:37, 46 Jn 12:2). In front of my enemies: my enemies see that I am God’s friend and guest. * You set a table before me: this expression occurs in an exodus context in Ps 78:19. * Right paths: connotes “right way” and “way of righteousness.” * My shepherd: God as good shepherd is common in both the Old Testament and the New Testament ( Ez 34:11– 16 Jn 10:11– 18). ![]() 2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. ![]() The imagery of both sections is drawn from traditions of the exodus ( Is 40:11 49:10 Jer 31:10). : Psalm 23 - Bible Study Book: The Shepherd With Me (9781430054986) by Rothschild, Jennifer and a great selection of similar New, Used and Collectible Books available now at great prices. SUMMARY This much-beloved psalm of David makes use of the Shepherd provision of the Lord, both physical and spiritual (1-3) (4-5). 23 The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want. * God’s loving care for the psalmist is portrayed under the figures of a shepherd for the flock ( Ps 23:1– 4) and a host’s generosity toward a guest ( Ps 23:5– 6). I will fear no evil, for you are with me ĦIndeed, goodness and mercy * will pursue me He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. 4Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, c ![]()
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