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Psalm 87
Psalm 87
1A Psalm of the sons of Korah; a Song. His foundation is in the holy mountains.
2Jehovah loveth the gates of Zion More than all the dwellings of Jacob.
1A Psalm or Song for the sons of Korah. His foundation is in the holy mountains.
2The LORD loveth the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob.
Commentary · verses 1-2
3Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God. Selah
3Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God. Selah.
Commentary · verse 3
"Selah" meant "pause and think about what you just read." The author wanted the reader to pause and become conscious of what was read.
4I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon as among them that know me: Behold, Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia: This one was born there.
4I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon to them that know me: behold Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia; this man was born there.
Commentary · verse 4
The word "Rahab" in this verse meant "boaster." This was not the same word translated that referred to the harlot who helped Israel in the Book of Joshua. Scholars believe this referred to "Rahab the sea monster" and was also called "Rahab the Dragon," which represented the evil forces of chaos.
5Yea, of Zion it shall be said, This one and that one was born in her; And the Most High himself will establish her.
5And of Zion it shall be said, This and that man was born in her: and the highest himself shall establish her.
Commentary · verse 5
This verse was prophetic. It spoke of Zion being exalted during the Millennium.
6Jehovah will count, when he writeth up the peoples, This one was born there. Selah
7They that sing as well as they that dance shall say, All my fountains are in thee.
6The LORD shall count, when he writeth up the people, that this man was born there. Selah.
7As well the singers as the players on instruments shall be there: all my springs are in thee.
Commentary · verses 6-7
Zion (Jerusalem) will be Christ's headquarters on earth. All blessings will flow, as a fountain (grace), from Zion.
Zion was another name for Jerusalem, especially in prophetic passages.