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Bible Commentary
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The Hebrew scroll sets this single word, “How?” on a line of its own. Hebrews do not call this book “Lamentations.” They call it “How?”
Lamentations, pg 1
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― Lamentations: how narcissistic leaders torment church and family
― Lamentations: how narcissistic leaders torment church and family
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YHWH claims that he does not look on outward appearances but at the heart (will) of the person (1 Sam. 16.7). However, when the last of Jesse's sons comes into the room, we are told:
― Queer Commentary and the Hebrew Bible
'Now he was ruddy, and had beautiful eyes, and was handsome. The Lord said [to Samuel], "Rise and anoint him for this is the one"' (1 Sam. 16.12).Thus the selection of David as the boy companion of the main warrior chief, while it departs from the standards of beauty set by Saul, appears nonetheless to begin with hi ...more ”
― Queer Commentary and the Hebrew Bible
