Psalms 65:3-4

A great national sin seems to have been the psalmist’s concern, and he was grateful for the Lord’s forgiveness (cf. Romans 5:1). Those whom God forgives can approach Him and experience His blessing-even in His earthly habitation (cf. Romans 5:2; 2 Corinthians 9:8). The Hebrew word hekal (temple) is a synonym for tabernacle. It means a magnificent house and does not describe Solomon’s temple necessarily (cf. Psalms 5:7).