psalm-84:1-2

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 84:1-12

The psalm falls into three equal stanzas or strophes, each of four verses, the ends of the first and second stanzas being shown by the pause mark, "selah." read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 84:1-12

The soul's sweet home. This is one of the Korahite psalms, like Psalms 42:1-11 ; Psalms 43:1-5 ; and some eight others. The late Dean Plumptre, in his 'Biblical Studies,' pp. 163-166, gives reasons for concluding that they all belong to the reign of Hezekiah, and were written by members of the Levitical family of Korah. One or more of them, it may be, hindered by the presence of the army of Sennacherib from going up to the temple, as they had been wont to do, pours out his grief in... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 84:2

My soul longeth, yea, even fainteth for the courts of the Lord. These expressions do not imply that the writer is absent from the temple, but only that his delight in it is never satiated. My heart and my flesh; i.e. my whole nature. Crieth out for the living God ; rather, rejoiceth ; or "sings out a note of joy" unto the living God. So Hengstenberg, who says, "The verb רִנֵּן is of frequent occurrence in the Psalms, and always signifies to rejoice ." Compare the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 84:2

God the Living One. The precise expression here used is only found besides in Psalms 42:2 . "In the New Testament the name 'living God' is found in St. Matthew's and St. John's Gospels, in the speech of Paul and Barnabas in the Acts ( Acts 14:14 ), in several of St. Paul's Epistles, four times in the Epistle to the Hebrews, and once in the Revelation." It is difficult to treat this subject as a universal experience, because our hearts are so full of the risen and living Christ, God... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 84:1

How amiable - How much to he loved; how lovely. The word amiable is now used to denote a quality of mind or disposition - as gentle, affectionate, kind. The word used here, however in the original, means rather dear, beloved - as a token of endearment. Compare the notes at the title to Psalms 45:0. The idea here is, that the place of public worship is dear to the heart, as a beloved freind - a child - a wife - is. There is a strong and tender love for it.Are thy tabernacles - Thy... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 84:2

My soul longeth - The word used here means properly to be pale; then, to be faint or weak; and then, to pine after, to long for, to desire earnestly. It would properly denote such a longing or desire as to make one faint or exhausted; that is, it indicates intense desire. In Psalms 17:12, it is applied to a hungry lion; “Like a lion that is greedy of its prey.” In Genesis 31:30, it conveys the idea of intense desire: “Because thou sore longedst after thy father’s house.” For an illustration of... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 84:1

Psalms 84:1-2. How amiable are thy tabernacles That is, thy tabernacle, termed tabernacles; either, 1st, Because it consisted of several parts; or, 2d, To denote its excellence; as behemoth, or beasts, is put for one eminent beast, (Job 40:15,) and wisdoms for excellent wisdom, Proverbs 1:20. My soul longeth, &c. With vehement desire, to tread again the courts of the Lord’s house, and join with his people in the holy worship there performed. Yea, even fainteth So the... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 84:1-12

Psalms 84:0 Joy in God’s houseOn account of the difficulties and dangers people faced in travelling from remote areas to Jerusalem, some Israelites could visit the temple only once or twice each year. The present psalm reflects the joy and satisfaction of one such traveller as he comes to the temple to worship (1-2). Even the birds who make their nests in the temple courtyard have meaning for this man. As they find rest in their nests, so he finds rest in God’s house (3-4).The traveller is so... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 84:1

Title. A Psalm. Hebrew. mismor. See App-65 . for the sons of Korah = of, &c. The seventh of nine so ascribed. See note on Psalms 42:0 , and App-63 . How . . . ! Figure of speech. Ecphdnlsis. App-6 . amiable = beloved. tabernacles = habitations. Hebrew. mishkan ( App-40 ). Perhaps referring to the Mosaic (at Gibeon), and the Davidic (on Zion). LORD of hosts. Hebrew. Jehovah Sabaioth. App-4 . See note on 1 Samuel 1:3 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 84:2

My soul longeth = I, even I myself, long. Hebrew. nephesh ( App-13 ), for emphasis. courts. Corresponding with "altars" (Psalms 84:3 ). See the Structure. the LORD. Hebrew. Jehovah. App-4 . GOD. Hebrew El. App-4 . read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 84:1-12

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 84:1-12

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 84:2

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 84:2

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 84:1

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 84:2

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 84:1

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 84:1-12

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 84:1

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 84:2

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