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Mortals and Immortals
O sing unto the Lord a new song.
Singing was a traditional means of honoring God in ancient Israel, and new songs were performed at special times of thanksgiving and celebration—for instance, after military victories (see Exodus 15:1–21; Judges 5:1–31; I Samuel 18:6, 7).
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Resources cited in this issue
Cit. 5: Wilkins, Michael J. NIV Application Commentary: From Biblical Text . . . to Contemporary Life. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2004.
Cit. 19: Harrelson, Walter J., ed. The New Interpreter’s Study Bible. Nashville: Abingdon, 2003.
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