A Theology of Psalm 104 and Its Adjacent Psalms Two Major Theological Themes: Creatio Prima and Creatio Continua
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A Introduction or inclusio (v. 1a): “Bless the Lord, O my soul” B Day One (vv. 1b– 2a): praise and theophany; “Y , my God” C Day Two (vv. 2b– 4): emphasis upon the wind, spirit, or breath (Heb. rûaḥ, two times) D Day Three (vv. 5– 18): emphasis upon the deep, sea waters, and the springs E Day Four (vv. 19– 24): moon, sun, and climactic exultation90 D’ Day Five (vv. 25, 26): emphasis upon the sea and its moving things C’ Day Six (vv. 27– 30): emphasis upon the spirit or breath (Heb. rûaḥ, two times) B’ Day Seven (vv. 31– 35a): theophany and praise; “Y , my God”
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