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Imprecatory Psalms: Interview with Trevor Laurence

Feb 28, 2023
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Nature of Imprecatory Psalms

  • Imprecatory Psalms are prayers that ask God to enact justice, not curses invoking supernatural harm.
  • These Psalms reflect requests for God's righteous judgment within his covenant promises.
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Imprecatory Psalms and Sacred Space

  • The imprecatory Psalms emerge from the biblical narrative of God's temple and sacred space.
  • They petition God to remove enemies who threaten the holiness of his dwelling and people.
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Justice Failures Prompt Psalms

  • Israel’s law served as the first defense against evil, but the imprecatory Psalms respond to failures in justice.
  • These prayers arise when leaders fail to expel violent enemies from the community.
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