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Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Psalms 87:1-7

Psalms 87:0A Psalm or Song for the sons of Korah1 His foundation is in the holy mountains.2 The Lord loveth the gates of ZionMore than all the dwellings of Jacob.3 Glorious things are spoken of thee,O city of God. Selah.4 I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon to them that know me.Behold Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia;This man was born there.5 And of Zion it shall be said,This and that man was born in her:And the Highest himself shall establish her.6 The Lord... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Psalms 87:1-7

Citizens of Zion Psalms 87:1-7 This psalm blends in one great congregation the ancient foes of Israel and the Chosen People. It is a vision of the Holy Universal Church. The Selahs divide it into three parts: Psalms 87:1-3 This is an outburst of rapturous praise. Zion’s foundations are in the mountains, and her gates are dear to God. Far and wide men recount her glories and triumphs. But how much greater is the glory of the Church, which is founded on Christ’s finished work and ruled by Him... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Psalms 87:1-7

This is a prophecy. The singer is looking on. The order of the earthly realisation of the Kingdom of God is seen as established. First, the city is contemplated at the centre of everything, with Jehovah as its God. Then the peoples of the earth are seen in their true relation to that city. It is a most remarkable utterance. Though brief, it is as comprehensive and full of beauty as any of the inspired predictions. Without specific statement, the sovereingty of God is taken for granted. There... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 87:1-7

LXXXVII. Zion the Mother of all Yahweh’ s People.— When this Ps. was written, the Jews were scattered everywhere in the known world. But every true Jew recognised Jerusalem as his mother city. The glory of Zion was due to the establishment there of David’ s court and to the great principle of the Deuteronomic reform, “ one Yahweh and one altar,” viz. at Jerusalem. Attempt was made by interpolation in ancient records (see Genesis 14:18-Proverbs : * and Genesis 22:2 *) to carry the consecration... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Psalms 87:6

The people; or, his people. So it is only a defect of the pronoun his, which is very frequent, and easily understood out of the foregoing word, the Lord. The sense is, when God, the Maker and Governor of this city, shall take a survey of all his citizens and subjects. It is an allusion to princes or governors of cities that use to write and keep a register of all their people. Hence holy then and true Israelites are said to be written among the living in Jerusalem, Isaiah 4:3; or, in the... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Psalms 87:1-7

INTRODUCTIONSuperscription.—“A Psalm of Song for the sons of Korah.” It so far combines the properties of a religious Psalm and a patriotic song that either of the names may with propriety be applied to it. “For the sons of Korah,” see Introduction to Psalms 42:0. The Psalm was either composed by them, or given to them to sing in the Temple service.Occasion.—Hengstenberg argues very forcibly, if not quite conclusively, that the occasion of its composition was the joyful events under... read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Psalms 87:1-7

Psalms 87:1-7 :His foundation is in the holy mountains. The LORD loves the gates of Zion more than all of the dwellings of Jacob ( Psalms 87:1-2 ).So it's sort of a psalm which extols the city of Jerusalem which is known as Zion also.Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God. I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon to them that know me: behold Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia; this man was born there ( Psalms 87:3-4 ).Now I don't understand that particular verse, so no comment.And of... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 87:1-7

Psalms 87:1 . His foundation is in the holy mountains. The hills of Zion and Moriah were both holy. The exordium is bold and abrupt. Mystically, the spiritual Zion, built on the foundation of the prophets and apostles, is understood. Psalms 87:2 . The dwellings of Jacob; that is, the synagogues, to whom the temple was the common parent, and centre of unity. Respecting the levites it is said, 2 Chronicles 35:3, that they taught all Israel; the existence of the synagogues must therefore... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Psalms 87:1-7

Psalms 87:1-7His foundation is in the holy mountains.A material portrait of the spiritual ChurchI. It is glorious in its elevation (Psalms 87:1). The spiritual Church is a city set upon a hill. Though elevated it is safe; its foundation is in the everlasting mountains. “Upon this rock,” etc.II. It is specially regarded by God (Psalms 87:2). The infinitely loving One must be interested in all the works of His hand; even the sparrow that falls not to the ground without notice. But for those... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Psalms 87:6

Psalms 87:6The Lord shall count, when He writeth up the people, that this man was born there.The last censusI. When this dispensation shall come to its close, when the Lord Jesus Christ shall come in the clouds of heaven, then we believe the Lord shall write up His people. What will this writing be?1. There will be written in this census nothing but personal matters. “This man was born there.” They are not taken in the plural--“these men.” They are not taken as a corporate body--this nation,... read more

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Psalms 87:1-7

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Psalms 87:1-7

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Psalms 87:1-7

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 87:1-7

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Psalms 87:6

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Psalms 87:1-7

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Psalms 87:1-7

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 87:1-7

The Biblical Illustrator - Psalms 87:1-7

The Biblical Illustrator - Psalms 87:6

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