Fear of God's abandonment leads to provoke God
Analysis of Psalm 88: 10b-13
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https://doi.org/10.54855/csl.22223Keywords:
fear, question, God, provoking, sorrow and consolationAbstract
In the Old Testament, the Jews believed in a God who rewarded and punished individuals based on their deeds or transgressions. Thus, they adore God but also dread Him, believing that God is the source of their pain. Several chapters of the Book of Psalms are devoted to articulating this notion. Psalm 88, in particular, is viewed as a discourse between the Jews and their God regarding suffering. The psalmist concludes this discourse by asking God why he allows himself to endure so much. The question's finale showed a human issue: fear of being abandoned by God that leads to "provoke" God.
We begin this study by analyzing the text of Ps 88. Following that, we'll examine the text's theological content, which centers on the terror of God's departure. Finally, there is theological study and meditation on man's actual relationship with God and his worries.
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