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G — Biblically Based Apocryphal Works
Part 3
Fragmentary prayers from Qumran, written in Herodian script, move through the antediluvian genealogical line from Enosh to Enoch, anchoring each generation in the covenant pattern of calling on the name of Jehovah. The second column addresses Jehovah directly, naming Jerusalem as the glory of His land and describing a covenant son who receives Jehovah's name as his inheritance, is established as a firstborn son, is set as prince and ruler over the land, bears the crown of heavens, and is accompanied by the angel of peace — the language of the Holy Order descending through lineage from before the flood.
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Ten fragments, including three large ones, have survived of a manuscript written with Herodian characters, apparently recording prayers. There is no direct reference to the persons in whose mouths the words are placed, but the context seems to indicate that the first fragment is associated with Enosh, who according to Gen. iv, 26, was the first human to call on the name of the Lord. Since line in fr. 1, col. mentions Enoch, the editors have made a reasonable inference in attributing to him the prayer in fr. 1, col. 11. Fr. alludes to a war against the lands without any context and frs. 3-9 contain nothing intelligible. For the editio princeps, see H. Attridge and J. Strugnell, DJD, XIII, 353-62. Fr. I I.. all their festivals in their ages.. of Thy marvels, for from old times Thou hast ordered for them his judgement until the age of determined judgement through all everlasting commandments. vacat Kenan was from the fourth generation and Mehalalel his son was the fifth generation.. and Jared his son. And Jared his son was sixth generation and Enoch his son. Enoch was seventh generation..
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II Thou hast imparted Thy name as his inheritance to make Thy name dwell there.. She Qerusalem?) is the glory of the territory of Thy land and on her Thou.. Thine eyes on her and Thy glory shall be seen
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there for.. to his seed for their generations an everlasting possession and all.. Thy good judgements Thou hast purified him for.. in everlasting light and Thou hast established him for Thee as a first-bor n son.. like his, as a prince and ruler for all the territory of Thy land.. the crown of the heavens and the glory of the clouds Thou hast set on him.. and the angel of Thy peace in his congregation and.. given him righteous rules like a father to his son.. Thy soul clings to his love.. for through them Thou hast established Thy glory
