Pemikiran Yahudi Mazmur 113:9: Guide for the Perplexed

THE primary meaning of the Hebrew yashab is “he was seated,” as “Now Eli the priest sat (yashab) upon a seat” (1 Sam. 1:9); but, since a person can best remain motionless and at rest when sitting, the term was applied to everything that is permanent and unchanging; thus, in the promise that Jerusalem should remain constantly and permanently in an exalted condition, it is stated,” She will rise and sit in her place” (Zech. 14:10); further,” He maketh the woman who was childless to sit as a joyful mother of children” (Ps. 113:9); i.e., He makes her happy condition to be permanent and enduring.