Psalm 47

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Antiphon from Psalm 47 ( Vulgate 46) with neumes in Codex Einsidlensis 121 , 10th century: Omnes gentes, plaudite manibus
Psalm 47 in the Luther Bible 1544

The 47th psalm is a psalm of the "sons of Korach" (verse 1). In terms of content, the kingship of God is sung about with motifs from ancient oriental rites to ascend the throne. Whether it is the reflex of a real ancient Israelite coronation festival ( Mowinckel ) or the prophetic - eschatological use of linguistic images ( Gunkel ) has long been disputed in biblical studies .

classification

The "sons (= clan) of Korach", from whom according to the 1st verse the psalm originates, is probably a race of temple singers. The psalm may originally have belonged to a festival at which the coming world dominion of God was celebrated. In Jewish tradition it was sung on New Year's Day. In Christianity, “God” was equated with Jesus Christ , and Psalm 47 became the Ascension Psalm .

construction

  • Verse 1: Attribution of the psalm to the "sons of Korach" / Korachites.
  • Verse 2: The rule of God is portrayed with pictures of an earthly coronation.
  • Verses 3–5: The exultation called for is based on the actions of God in the past and present.
  • Verses 6–7: The ascension of God is described and asked to praise.
  • Verses 8-10: The rule of God not only over Israel but over the whole world is described.

Impact history

In Christian piety and liturgy , the psalm decisively shaped the idea of ​​Christ's ascension to heaven. The angels were seen as the originators of "Jubel" and "Hörnerschall" . The Latin festival antiphon Omnes gentes, plaudite manibus was lavishly set to music. Bach's Ascension cantata, God rises with shouts, begins with a quote from Psalm 47. Purcell used a paraphrase by John Patrick for his hymn O all ye people, clap your hands ( Z 138 ).

Web links

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Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Stuttgart Explanatory Bible. ISBN 3-438-01121-2 , 2nd edition 1992, German Bible Society Stuttgart , p. 700