Textual History of the Bible

Get access

12.4 Syriac
(3,804 words)

Part of 12 Psalms 151–155

12.4.1 Nature and Significance

The Syriac Psalms numbered as 151–155 – often called “Apocryphal Psalms” – have disparate textual histories. Syriac Psalm 151 (= I) is a translation of the Septuagint Psalm 151 (12.3).1 This psalm is also known in other Psalter traditions that are based on the Septuagint (I.10.3.1), inc…

Cite this page
M. Butts, Aaron, “12.4 Syriac”, in: Textual History of the Bible, General Editor Armin Lange. Consulted online on 02 December 2023 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/2452-4107_thb_COM_0212040000>
First published online: 2020



▲   Back to top   ▲