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Originally Posted by Heidi Guedel
idknow wrote:
Please do us all a favor and translate that psalm with the help of the Holy Spirit, OK?
What is a "furnace of earth"? And how is silver "tried"? What is the significance of "dipping seven times"? Is it the "furnace of earth" that is dipped seven times?
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The psalm in question is likening the Word of God to a pure, precious metal. "Trying" silver is the same as "refining" silver. The furnace of earth is where the silver would be fired and melted. Having the silver isolated from open air allows for a purer product. Then the dross (impuritites) is skimmed off (dipped) and a more pure product is had. Seven is a spiritually significant number - it represents completion.
The Bible is pure, complete and of great value. That's what the psalm is saying.