Psalm 22, Part 5

This is a continuing look into Psalm 22 as the music in Jesus’ heart as He endured the cross. Masoretic Text Septuagint Psalm 22:13 (Tanakh) Psalm 22:13 (NET) Psalm 21:14 (NETS) Psalm 21:14 (Elpenor English) They [strong bulls of Bashan] gaped upon me with their...

Isaiah 53:10-12, Part 2

To add נַפְשׁ֔וֹ (nephesh), translated his soul (Tanakh, KJV) or his life (NET note 28), to my consideration I must include the next clause as well. Masoretic Text Septuagint Isaiah 53:10bc (Tanakh) Table Isaiah 53:10bc (NET) Isaiah 53:10bc (NETS) Isaiah 53:10bc...

Psalm 22, Part 4

This is a continuing look into Psalm 22 as the music in Jesus’ heart as He endured the cross. Masoretic Text Septuagint Psalm 22:12 (Tanakh) Psalm 22:12 (NET) Psalm 21:13 (NETS) Psalm 21:13 (Elpenor English) Many bulls have compassed me: strong bulls of Bashan...

Isaiah 53:10-12, Part 1

This study originated in another essay: “I plan to look at all the differences between the Masoretic text and the Septuagint here.”  (My take on Isaiah 53:10a can be found there.)  I decided to give Isaiah 53:10-12 its own thread when I felt rushed and unwilling to...

Psalm 22, Part 3

This is a continuing consideration of Psalm 22 as the music in Jesus’ heart as He endured the cross. Masoretic Text Septuagint Psalm 22:11 (Tanakh) Psalm 22:11 (NET) Psalm 21:12 (NETS) Psalm 21:12 (Elpenor English) Be not far (תִּרְחַ֣ק) from me; for trouble is near;...