Vergifnis ter wille van JHWH se Naam (Ps 25:11)
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2008
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AOSIS Publishing
Abstract
This article investigates the concept of divine forgiveness as
illustrated in Psalm 25, especially verse 11. Psalm 25:11 is one of
only four references in the Psalms where the Hebrew stem םלה
(forgive is found). Scholars agree that the petition for forgiveness in
verse 11 forms the core or centre of the entire Psalm. This article
will offer a possible answer to the following question: what
motivates the supplicant to ask for forgiveness? In contrast to other
forgiveness passages the Psalmist does not regard repentance or
obedience as motivation for the petition. He rather emphasizes the
fact that his sin is great (v 11b). The true motivation for this prayer
for forgiveness lies in the Name and honor of YHWH (v 11a). He
experienced YHWH as ’n faithful God in the past; therefore he has
the courage and honesty to plea for forgiveness.
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CITATION: O'Kennedy, D. F. 2008. Vergifnis ter wille van JHWH se Naam (Ps 25:11). HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies, 64(2):921-934, doi: 10.4102/hts.v64i2.51.
The original publication is available at http://www.hts.org.za
Publication of this article was funded by the Stellenbosch University Open Access Fund.
The original publication is available at http://www.hts.org.za
Publication of this article was funded by the Stellenbosch University Open Access Fund.
Keywords
Forgiveness, Bible. Psalms, XXV, 11 -- Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Citation
O'Kennedy, D. F. 2008. Vergifnis ter wille van JHWH se Naam (Ps 25:11). HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies, 64(2):921-934, doi: 10.4102/hts.v64i2.51.