Introductions to the Psalms--Inspired???

[Willem van Oranje]

Are the introductions to the Psalms inspired Scripture? Why or why not?

Example: Psalm 8:1 (BHS) To the chief Musician upon Gittith, a song of David.

 

[au5t1n]

Are the introductions to the Psalms inspired Scripture?

Yes.

Why or why not?

Because they're in it. The chapter and verse divisions are not original. The headings are part of the book.

 

[JennyG]

Thanks, Austin, I'm glad to know that. Somehow it deepens appreciation to have even the small amount of background info.
I love Asaph's psalms as well as David's, and I'm sure it's possible to sense the different personalities.

 

[jambo]

Yes. They are part of the original Psalm and I do believe Jews consider the inscription as the first verse. Whenever I read a Psalm in church I always read the inscription even if the inscription is simply 'A Psalm of David'.

 

[Willem van Oranje]

Just spoke with my favorite OT professor yesterday about it, Dr. T. Petter. And he agrees they are inspired.