Bible Commentaries
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Psalms 87
Introduction
| 1 | The nature and glory of the church. |
| 4 | The increase, honour, and comfort of the members thereof. |
Verse 1
His foundation is in the holy mountains.
His foundation is in the holy mountains.
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- A. M. 3468. B.C. 536. (Title.) A Psalm. It is highly probable that this Psalm was written by one of the descendants of Korah on the return from the Bablonian captivity. It seems to have been written in praise of Jerusalem; and, typically, of the Christian church
- for
- or, of.
- His
- 2 Chronicles 3:1, Isaiah 28:16, Matthew 16:18, 1 Corinthians 3:10,11, Ephesians 2:20-22, 1 Peter 2:4-8
- the holy
- 48:1,2, 68:16, 121:1, Isaiah 2:2,3, 56:7, Zechariah 8:3, 2 Peter 1:18
- A. M. 3468. B.C. 536. (Title.) A Psalm. It is highly probable that this Psalm was written by one of the descendants of Korah on the return from the Bablonian captivity. It seems to have been written in praise of Jerusalem; and, typically, of the Christian church
Verse 2
The LORD loveth the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob.
The LORD loveth the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob.
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- The Lord
- 78:67-69, 132:13,14, Deuteronomy 12:5, 2 Chronicles 6:6, Isaiah 14:32, Joel 2:32
Verse 3
Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God. Selah.
Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God. Selah.
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- Glorious
- 48:2,3,11-13, 125:1,2, Isaiah 12:6, 49:14-26, 54:2-10, 59:20,21, Isaiah 60:1-22, 61:3-11, 62:1-12, Jeremiah 3:14-17, 31:12,13, Ezekiel 36:2,11-38, 37:27,28, 40:1-49, 48:1-35, Hebrews 12:22,23, Revelation 14:1, Revelation 21:10-27
Verse 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.
I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon to them that know me: behold Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia; this man was born there.
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- Rahab
- 89:10, Isaiah 51:9
- Babylon
- 137:1,8,9, 2 Kings 20:17,18, Isaiah 13:1-22, 14:4-6, Jeremiah 25:9, 50:1-51, Daniel 2:47,48, 4:30, Revelation 17:5, 18:2
- Tyre
- 45:12, Isaiah 23:1-18, Ezekiel 27:1-28
- Ethiopia
- 1 Kings 10:1-29, Acts 8:27
- this man
- 68:31, 1 Samuel 17:8, 2 Samuel 21:16-22, Isaiah 19:11,23-25, Ezekiel 28:2
Verse 5
And of Zion it shall be said, This and that man was born in her: and the highest himself shall establish her.
And of Zion it shall be said, This and that man was born in her: and the highest himself shall establish her.
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- of Zion
- Isaiah 44:4,5, 60:1-9, John 1:12-14, 3:3-5, Galatians 3:26-28, Hebrews 11:32-40, Hebrews 12:1,2,22-24, 1 Peter 1:23,24
- highest
- Ezekiel 48:35, Matthew 16:18, Romans 8:31
Verse 6
The LORD shall count, when he writeth up the people, that this man was born there. Selah.
The LORD shall count, when he writeth up the people, that this man was born there. Selah.
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- when
- 22:30, Isaiah 4:3, Ezekiel 9:4, 13:9, Luke 10:20, Philippians 4:3, Revelation 13:8
- this man
- Jeremiah 3:19, Galatians 4:26-31, Revelation 20:15
Verse 7
As well the singers as the players on instruments shall be there: all my springs are in thee.
As well the singers as the players on instruments shall be there: all my springs are in thee.
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- As well
- 68:24,25, 1 Chronicles 15:16-29, 23:5, 25:1-6, Revelation 14:1-3
- all my
- 46:4, Isaiah 12:3, John 1:16, 4:10,14, 7:37-39, James 1:17, Revelation 21:6, Revelation 22:1,17
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