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Biblical hermeneutics

Poetry in Bible translation

Comparing translations of a poetic line shows where English wording may leave more than one reading open.

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Chapter 8: Poetic forms and settings11 lessons · 39 min
  1. 1Poetry in Bible translation3 min
  2. 2Psalm headings3 min
  3. 3Hebrew acrostic poems3 min
  4. 4Hymns of praise3 min
  5. 5Psalms of lament3 min
  6. 6Thanksgiving psalms3 min
  7. 7Psalms of trust3 min
  8. 8Royal psalms4 min
  9. 9Imprecatory psalms4 min
  10. 10Songs within biblical narratives4 min
  11. 11Challenge: Poetic forms and settings6 min
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This lesson is part of the Biblical hermeneutics course.

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Poetry in Bible translationPoetic forms and settings3 min
Psalm headingsPoetic forms and settings3 min
Hebrew acrostic poemsPoetic forms and settings3 min

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