Psalms 42:1

"Psalms."

Key Reflection

The phrase "Psalms" in Psalms 42:1 refers to the collection of poetic and musical writings in the Hebrew Bible, which often express deep emotions and spiritual longings. In this context, it signifies a longing for God's presence and worship, highlighting the psalmist's yearning for divine connection and praise.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

As the hart panteth after the water-brooks -Margin, brayeth. The word rendered hart -איל'ayâl- means commonly a stag, hart, male deer:Deuteronomy 12:15;Deuteronomy 14:5;Isaiah 35:6. The word is masculine, but in this place is joined with a feminine verb, as words of the common gender may be, and thus denotes a hind, or female deer. The word rendered in the text “panteth,” and in the margin “brayeth” -ערג‛ârag- occurs only in this place and inJoel 1:20, where it is applied to the beasts of the field as “crying” to God in a time of drought. The word properly means to rise; to ascend; and then, to look up toward anything; to long for.

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