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Maschil

Holman Bible Dictionary

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(mahss' keel) KJV form of Maskil, a term used in the titles of thirteen Psalms (Psalm 32:1; Psalm 42:1; Psalm 44:1; Psalm 45:1; Psalm 52-55; Psalm 74:1; Psalm 78:1; Psalm 88:1; Psalm 89:1; Psalm 142:1 ). The term is translated psalm in Psalm 47:7 . The origin of the term is disputed. Some see a connection with the root “to understand, ponder.” Two of the maskils have clear references to instruction (Psalm 32:8-9; Psalm 78:1 ). Others suggest that maskil might be a musical notation or an indication that these psalms were performed at festivals (for example, Psalm 78:1 ). Though most of the maskils are laments (Psalm 42:1; Psalm 44:1; Psalm 52:1; Psalm 54:1; Psalm 55:1; Psalm 74:1; Psalm 88:1; Psalm 142:1 ), other forms critical of types are grouped as maskils as well (Psalm 32:1 , a thanksgiving for healing; Psalm 45:1 , a psalm in celebration of a royal wedding; Psalm 78:1 , a recitation of sacred history).

Bibliography Information
Butler, Trent C. Editor. Entry for 'Maschil'. Holman Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​hbd/​m/maschil.html. 1991.
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