The LORD My Shepherd (Yahweh-Rohi)
Deep Dive into God as Yahweh-RohiThe "Yahweh-Rōʿi" motif, rooted in Psalm 23's confession "Yahweh is my shepherd," serves as the "architectural spine" integrating all Reformed theological doctrines. This phrase powerfully yokes God's transcendence (YHWH's self-existence, immutability, and unfailing fidelity) with His tenderness (Rōʿi's portrayal of one who feeds, leads, defends, and disciplines His people). It functions as a "miniature gospel," emphasizing that the flock's hope rests in God's "firm grip on them," not their own tenuous hold.At its core, this motif is fulfilled in Jesus Christ…
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