Biblical Hebrew Forum

[Revdpickrel AT wmconnect.com]

In a message dated 10/12/2006 9:22:33 PM Central Daylight Time, 
shevaroys AT yahoo.com writes:


> What is the exact meaning of the word translated "times" in Psalm 31:15  Is 
> this Hebrew word used elsewhere bible?
>   Thanks
>   Sujata
> _______________________________________________

Hi Sujata,

Normally, time is rendered as one year, times as two years, in scriptures.  
So would read that David is saying, "my years are in your hand."  A prophetic 
year is 360 days, and a prophetic month is 30 days.

Doug.
Rev. Doug Pickrel, Litt.D.
Tejas Valley
San Antonio, Texas