Guiding Questions: Psalms 41

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This is part of the Tanakh Yomi Project.

In Psalms 41:1 praise and approval is expressed for what type of caring individual?
According to Psalms 41:4 what will be the lot of those who care for those who are ill?
In describing the attitude of his enemies (Psalms 41:6-10) what affliction is in mind — poverty, imprisonment, or some other — and how would this condition relate to Psalms 41:1-4?
In Psalms 41:11 what is the specific request of the Psalmist?
On what personal attribute does the poet rely in expectation of healing?
Does this Psalm, then, end on an optimistic or sad note?

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Exploring Judaism is the digital home for Conservative/Masorti Judaism, embracing the beauty and complexity of Judaism, and our personal search for meaning, learning, and connecting. Our goal is to create content based on three core framing: Meaning-Making (Why?), Practical Living (How?), and Explainers (What?).

Post categories: Ketuvim (Writings), Psalms, Tanakh, Tanakh Yomi

Post tags: Perek Yomi (USCJ), Psalms 41

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