Antiphon
Definition
Not strictly a genre but a manner of singing — alternately, in two choirs (anti + phoneo), borrowed from ancient Greek drama; also used for individual canticles: Typica, daily, festal, kathisma and anabathmoi antiphons
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Biblical References
- Psalms 102, 145 and Matthew 5 (Beatitudes) — The prayer of an oppressed man, as he grows faint and pours out his lament before the Lord. O Lord, hear my prayer. Pay attention to my cry for help. Do not ignore me in my time of trouble. Listen to me. When I call…
- Psalms 91, 92, 94 — As for you, the one who lives in the shelter of the Most High, and resides in the protective shadow of the Sovereign One— I say this about the Lord, my shelter and my stronghold, my God in whom I trust— he will…
- Psalms 119-133 (Songs of Ascents) — א (Alef) How blessed are those whose actions are blameless, who obey the law of the Lord. How blessed are those who observe his rules and seek him with all their heart, who, moreover, do no wrong, but follow in his…
- Luke 23:42 (prayer of the righteous thief) — *Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come in your kingdom.” *