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Psalm 29

Psalm 29 is the 29th psalm from the Book of Psalms.

It is "a hymn, describing the advent of Yahweh in a storm. (1) The angels worship Yahweh in the heavenly temple (v.1-2); (2) the thunder of Yahweh's voice is a great power (a) on the waters (v.3-4); (b) upon Lebanon and its cedars (v.5-6); (c) upon the wilderness and its forests (v.8-9); (3) Yahweh, enthroned over the Flood, reigns forever and bestows blessings on his people (v.10-11)."

According to Charles and Emilie Briggs, it "seems to belong to the Persian period subsequent to Nehemiah," that is, between 445 and 333 BCE.

Judaism

  • Is the sixth paragraph of Kabbalat Shabbat.
  • Is recited on Shabbat during Shacharit as when returning the Torah Scroll to the ark.
  • Is recited in some congregations before Maariv on Motzei Shabbat.
  • Is recited on the third day of Sukkot in some traditions.
  • Is recited on Shavuot in some traditions.
  • Verse 11 is part of Talmud Berachos 64a. It is the final verse of Birkat Hamazon, is recited during the prayers following Motzei Shabbat Maariv, and is recited when opening the Hakafot on Simchat Torah.

    • References

    Psalm 29 Wikipedia
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