Definition: The word "Alpers" is not found in the Bible as a term or phrase, but rather within a Greek text known as the Aramaic Psalter (or Psalms), which has been preserved in ancient texts for thousands of years. The Aramaic language was written by Hebrew-speaking Jews and it contained numerous hymns and poems.
Here's an example from one such hymn:
"Alpers, I will praise thee, O Lord, my God: for thou art the everlasting One, the great, holy, merciful God, who has made me to be a man."
In this hymn, "Alpers" is used as a name of a particular God or deity. It may refer to several different things:
1.
Gentiles
- These were people from various places in ancient times who believed in a single, all-powerful God.
2.
Jews
- The Jews, who made up the majority of the Christian world until their division into two sects during the First and Second centuries AD.
3.
Hellenistic Christians
- A group that included people from Greece and Rome who converted to Christianity in the 4th century AD.
4.
The Old Testament (Old Covenant)
- This part of the Bible is considered the foundational text for Christian doctrine, particularly concerning the nature of God and His relationship with humanity.
In this context, "Alpers" may be used as a name of a particular deity or God, indicating that this hymn represents a personal praise to one particular God. The use of the Hebrew word "Alpers," often translated as 'Lord' or 'God,' indicates that it is a title or designation given by the speaker to their Lord and their divine King.
This usage emphasizes a close relationship between the speaker and their God, which reflects the central theme of the hymn – worshiping a personal deity.
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