- Which of the Hebrew names for God is utilized consistently throughout this Psalm and which cognomen is absent (save for one reference in Psalms 66:18)?
- Judging from the opening verses would this be a “universal” Psalm or one that is specifically addressed to the Israel community?
- Yet, in Psalms 66:6 is there a reference to a specific event in Jewish history?
- In Psalms 66:10 does the “testing” by God have a negative or positive yield?
- But, if universal, would Psalms 66:13-15 not imply a specific national/religious orientation (“Your house”) — or is this a general reference?
- Beginning with Psalms 66:16 would the concluding refrain indicate a tefillah of thanksgiving?
- And, in the conclusion, would the Psalmist appear to have escaped from some danger — by virtue of reliance upon God and tefillah?
