Hermeneutical Study of Psalm 23: 6 in the Light of Insecurity in Nigeria
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2022
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Global Journal of Human Social Sciences: A Arts & Humanities - Psychology Volume 22 Issue 11 Version 1.0.
Abstract
In recent times, some Christian faithful in nearly all Church traditions in Africa especially Nigeria
have always close worship services or any Christian event in churches or homes with the recitation of
Psalm 23: 6 as against the long standing tradition of closing these with Benediction or Grace. Attempt is
made in this study to investigate the reasons for this change. In this Study, Psalm 23:6 is interpreted in the
light of Security which is fundamental to the survival of the African people. The study adopted the African
Biblical Hermeneutics which provides a useful lens to reread biblical text in African Context so that the
Bible can be relevant in African situations and times. It was discovered that the book of Psalms was very
popular and used by ancient Israel and by the early Christians. Portions of Psalms were written on
parchment, clothes, houses, and any other things that are associated with them. They recited, sung and
prayed from the Psalms. In the same way, some churches in Nigeria held that the contents of the Psalms
are divinely potent and as such they recite, sing and pray from the Psalms especially in difficult times.