„Human Wrath will Bring You Praise” (Ps 76:11) Cover Image

„Gniew człowieka przyniesie Ci chwałę” (Ps 76,11)
„Human Wrath will Bring You Praise” (Ps 76:11)

Author(s): Wojciech Węgrzyniak
Subject(s): Philosophy of Religion, Biblical studies, Hermeneutics, Translation Studies
Published by: Katolicki Uniwersytet Lubelski Jana Pawła II - Wydział Teologii
Keywords: anger; the wrath of God; textual criticism; translation; psalms; Ps 76;

Summary/Abstract: The aim of this article is to analyze Ps 76:11, one of the most difficult verses in the Bible. First, the author analyzes (1) the Hebrew manuscripts and (2) the various ancient versions of this text. He then presents (3) the opinions of different biblical scholars and also (4) the rendering of the verse in selected modern Bible translations. In the conclusion, (5) the author offers three possible interpretations without resorting to emendation of the Masoretic Text.

  • Issue Year: 2018
  • Issue No: 34
  • Page Range: 67-85
  • Page Count: 19
  • Language: Polish