Maschil

Easton's Bible Dictionary

Instructing, occurs in the title of thirteen Psalms (32, 42, 44, etc.). It denotes a song enforcing some lesson of wisdom or piety, a didactic song. In Ps. 47:7 it is rendered, Authorized Version, "with understanding;" Revised Version, marg., "in a skilful psalm."

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  • Maschil

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  • Mahalath Maschil

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    Easton's Bible Dictionary

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