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What Does psalm 42:1 Mean?

psalm 42:1 in the King James Version says “To the chief Musician, Maschil, for the sons of Korah. As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul af...” — study this verse from psalm chapter 42 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.

“To the chief Musician, Maschil, for the sons of Korah. As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God. Maschil: or, A Psalm giving instruction of the sons, etc panteth: Heb. brayeth”

psalm 42:1 · KJV

Context

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To the chief Musician, Maschil, for the sons of Korah. As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God. Maschil: or, A Psalm giving instruction of the sons, etc panteth: Heb. brayeth

2

My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God: when shall I come and appear before God?

3

My tears have been my meat day and night, while they continually say unto me, Where is thy God?

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Theological Significance

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