Psalms 68:5
A father of the fatherless, and a defender of the widows, is God in his holy habitation.
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Interpretation

Psalms 68:5 shows a father to fatherless that takes shape in planning and improvising—listen for "father" and "fatherless". Practice father to fatherless in boundaries we honor—trace faith in small fidelities. Wisdom & Worship connects here: Poetry and wisdom teach reverent, honest life before God—through praise, lament, and reflection.

Context

In Psalms (Poetry/Wisdom), highlighting father to fatherless. Within ch. 68, a small unit frames the emphasis. It edges toward wisdom & worship. Watch the terms “father” and “fatherless”.

Authorship & Historical Background

Long‑standing tradition credits Psalms to David and additional composers. Modern scholarship on Psalms sees Anthology of psalms shaped across collections and choirs.. Scholars commonly date Psalms From the monarchic era into the post‑exilic period.. This verse leans into wisdom & worship. Psalm headings and sequencing hint at editorial artistry.

More details
Traditional:David & others
Modern scholarship:Temple hymnbook with multiple collections and authors.
Date:Monarchy to post‑exilic.
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Masoretic tradition preserves the Hebrew text, standardized c. 6th-10th centuries CE. The Dead Sea Scrolls (discovered 1947-1956) provide manuscripts 1000+ years older than medieval texts, generally confirming the Masoretic Text's reliability with only minor variations. The Septuagint (Greek translation, 3rd-2nd century BCE) offers an independent textual witness. Variations between manuscripts are typically minor: spelling differences, word order, or clarifications that leave the overall message intact. Modern translations compare all available manuscripts to reconstruct the most likely original text.
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