Psalms 87:1-3

The Privileges of Citizenship in Zion.

1 His 1foundation is in the holy mountains.
2 The LORD 2loves the gates of Zion More than all the other dwelling places of Jacob.
3 3Glorious things are spoken of you, O 4city of God. Selah.

Psalms 87:1-3 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO PSALM 87

\\<>\\. Whether this psalm was composed by David, in a view of the temple to be built by his son Solomon; or whether by one that returned from the Babylonish captivity, who wrote it for the comfort of those that wept at the laying of the foundation of the second temple; it seems evident that the subject matter of it is the church of God in Gospel times, and especially in the latter day glory: the title in the Syriac version is, ``concerning the redemption of Jerusalem.''

Cross References 4

  • 1. Psalms 78:69; Isaiah 28:16
  • 2. Psalms 78:67, 68
  • 3. Isaiah 60:1
  • 4. Psalms 46:4; Psalms 48:8

Footnotes 1

  • [a]. "Selah" may mean: "Pause, Crescendo" or "Musical interlude"
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