Psalms 24:1
The earth is Yahweh's, with its fullness; the world, and those who dwell in it.
Interpretation
Psalms 24:1 shows a earth is lord's that takes shape in speech and habits—listen for "earth" and "yahweh's". Practice earth is lord's in generosity without notice—let grace redraw instincts. Wisdom & Worship connects here: Poetry and wisdom teach reverent, honest life before God—through praise, lament, and reflection.
Context
In Psalms (Poetry/Wisdom), highlighting earth is lord's. Within ch. 24, a small unit frames the emphasis. It edges toward wisdom & worship. Watch the terms “earth” and “yahweh's”.
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Hebrew text is preserved in the Masoretic tradition, stabilized between the 6th-10th centuries CE. The the Dead Sea Scrolls (found 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.
Sources & witness notes
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