Psalm Numbering: Two-Way Lookup Card
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| Hebrew numbering | Greek (LXX) numbering |
|---|---|
| 1–8 | 1–8 |
| 9 and 10 | 9 |
| 11–113 | 10–112 |
| 114 and 115 | 113 |
| 116:1–9 | 114 |
| 116:10–19 | 115 |
| 117–146 | 116–145 |
| 147:1–11 | 146 |
| 147:12–20 | 147 |
| 148–150 | 148–150 |
Numerical correspondences verified against the OCA official comparison. This original layout includes no translated psalm text. Verse ranges above identify portions in Hebrew numbering; target editions may use different verse labels. This card covers Psalms 1–150.
One filled lookup
| Field | Example |
|---|---|
| Source | Teaching example: Greek-numbered reading sheet |
| Assignment | Greek Psalm 113, complete |
| Target edition system | Hebrew numbering |
| Corresponding material | Hebrew Psalms 114 and 115 |
| Text check | Compare the start, ending, and assigned range before selecting a partial reading |
| Still unknown | If the sheet gives only part of the psalm, locate that part using its wording or fuller reference |
Six practice cases
Hebrew Psalm 8 → Greek: write the number and the applicable table row.
Greek Psalm 9, complete → Hebrew: record the full corresponding material.
Hebrew Psalm 51 → Greek: show which range you used.
Greek Psalm 113, complete → Hebrew: explain why a simple plus-one rule is insufficient.
Hebrew Psalm 116:10–19 → Greek: identify this portion and the Greek coverage of the complete Hebrew psalm.
Hebrew Psalm 147:12–20 → Greek; then convert Hebrew 148. Explain the boundary.
Answer guide
Greek 8: the 1–8 row is unchanged.
Hebrew Psalms 9 and 10: both belong in a full lookup.
Greek 50: Hebrew 51 lies in Hebrew 11–113 / Greek 10–112.
Hebrew Psalms 114 and 115: Greek 113 corresponds to both.
The portion is Greek 115; the whole Hebrew 116 spans Greek 114 and 115. Do not assume matching verse numbers without checking the target edition.
The portion is Greek 147; Hebrew 148 is Greek 148. Hebrew 147:1–11 is Greek 146, and both systems use 148–150 at the end of this table.
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| Write these details | Your notes |
|---|---|
| Source edition or reading sheet | ______________________________ |
| Source system: Hebrew or Greek/LXX | ______________________________ |
| Source psalm number and assigned portion | ______________________________ |
| Target edition and its system | ______________________________ |
| Corresponding number(s) or range | ______________________________ |
| Opening / ending in your own short words | ______________________________ |
| Unresolved verse-label or edition question | ______________________________ |
| My next passage | ______________________________ |
Keep unresolved details as questions. This is a locating exercise, not a spiritual score or a judgment on another Christian tradition. Return to the companion guide or choose a reading plan.