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The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 87:6

Privileges of a birthplace. Keeping the associations with the times of Hezekiah, we may see, in this verse, a poetical representation of the revival of the nations, when the dread of Assyria was lifted off them. It was like a new birth to them. They entered on a new experience, and on new relations. And as Zion was regarded as the centre and source of the deliverance—Jehovah from Zion—the nations are, in a poetical way, said to have their birth in Zion. It was thought of as the city of the... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 87:6

The Lord shall count - That is, God himself will honor those who are so born. In the previous verse, the effect of such a birth was described as securing honor from human beings. Here a higher honor is adverted to - that which will be derived from God himself.When he writeth up the people ... - The word rendered “people” here is in the plural number. At the time of making an enrollment of the people, or taking an account or a census of the nations, he would mark, or cause to be marked, with... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 87:6

Psalms 87:6 . The Lord, shall count, when he writeth up the people In the book of life, that register of heaven, kept by God himself, in which men’s names are entered, not as born of flesh and blood, by the will of man, but as born of the Spirit, by the will of God; that this man was born there By a spiritual birth, and therefore, that he is a genuine and free citizen of Zion, that is, God shall esteem such a one, though of Gentile race, a true member of his church, when he takes a... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 87:1-7

Psalms 87:0 Citizens of God’s cityThis psalm looks forward to the gathering of people of all nations into Zion, the city of God. It is a picture of God’s gracious act in welcoming all who want to be his people, regardless of their nationality (cf. Matthew 8:11; Matthew 28:19; Galatians 3:28; Galatians 4:26; Ephesians 2:13-19; Revelation 21:22-24).God loves his city, the place where he dwells among his people (1-3). He brings men and women from former enemy nations and places them in his city... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 87:6

writeth up = enrolleth. people = peoples. That. Instead of "That", supply "[and say] this one", &c. Selah. Connecting the last repetition of the alternation, and completing the Structure. Thus, both the Selahs in this Psalm are structural. read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 87:6

Psalms 87:6. The Lord shall count, &c.— Jehovah shall record it when he registers the nations: This man was born there. The Psalmist here describes the peculiar regard of God to the inhabitants of Jerusalem; and figuratively represents him as keeping a register of all the nations of the earth, and marking as it were in that register every one who was a citizen of Jerusalem, as thereby intitled to his distinguished favour and protection. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 87:6

6. The same idea is set forth under the figure of a register made by God (compare :-). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 87:1-7

Psalms 87This psalm speaks about the glories of Zion, where the temple stood. The presence of God reigning among His people at this site constituted a blessing to them and to all other nations. John Newton’s great hymn "Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken" is a commentary on this psalm."The language of the poet is anything but flowing. He moulds his brief sentences in such a daring and abrupt manner that only a few characteristic features are thrown into bold relief while their inner connection... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 87:4-6

2. The population of Zion 87:4-6The English translators have rendered Psalms 87:4 as a quotation. Who is saying these words? Evidently these are the words of those who speak glorious things concerning Zion (Psalms 87:3). What are they saying? They appear to be ascribing equal glory to Zion with the other great nations mentioned. Rahab (lit. pride, tumult) is a nickname for Egypt (cf. Psalms 89:10; Isaiah 30:7; Isaiah 51:9). It may have been the name of a powerful demonic force thought to be... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 87:1-7

This Ps. expands the thought of Psalms 86:9. Zion is the chosen dwelling of God (Psalms 87:1-3), the spiritual birthplace of the other nations (Psalms 87:4-6), and the source of joy to them all (Psalms 87:7). In Psalms 86:4 God is the speaker. The mention of Babylon as no longer an enemy of Israel, but as receiving spiritual blessing from Zion, shows that the Ps. was written after the bitter experience of the captivity was over.1. His foundation] i.e. God’s. The holy mountains] the hills on... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 87:6

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 87:6

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 87:6

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 87:1-7

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 87:6

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 87:6

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 87:6

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 87:1-7

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 87:4-6

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 87:1-7

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