Psalm 84

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 84:7

They go from strength to strength ,.... Whose strength is in the Lord, and in whose heart are his ways, and who pass through the valley of Baca, and find a well of supply, and pools of blessings there; they renew their spiritual strength; they grow stronger and stronger every step they take; the way of the Lord is strength unto them: or "from army to army", or "from company to company" F4 מחיל אל חיל "de exercitu in exercitum", Pagninus; so Piscator, Junius & Tremellius; "de... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 84:8

O Lord God of hosts, hear my prayer ,.... the redemption of the captives, says Kimchi; for the building of the house, the temple, according to Jarchi; but rather for the courts of God, an opportunity of attending them, and for the presence of God in them; see Psalm 84:2 in which he might hope to succeed, from the consideration of the Lord's being the God of hosts, or armies, in heaven and in earth; and so was able to do everything for him, and more for him than he could ask or think; his... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 84:9

Behold, O God our shield ,.... Which may be considered either as the character of God, who is addressed, who was David's shield, and the shield of his people, to protect and defend them from their enemies, and is the shield of all the saints; this favour encompasses them as a shield, and his truth is their shield and buckler; his veracity and faithfulness, in keeping covenant and promises; and so is his power, by which they are kept unto salvation; see Psalm 3:3 , or else it belongs to... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 84:10

For a day in thy courts is better than a thousand ,.... "One day"; so the Septuagint and Vulgate Latin, and all the Oriental versions; and so the Targum, Jarchi, and Kimchi, interpret it; one day in the house of God, in the world to come, so Arama: though rather reference is had to the seventh day sabbath, then in being; and which with the psalmist was a delight, holy and honourable; and though now abolished, as to the time of it, with the rest of the ceremonial law, there is yet a day of... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 84:11

For the Lord God is a sun and shield ,.... Christ is "the sun of righteousness", and it is in the house of God that he arises upon his people with healing in his wings, Malachi 4:2 he is like the sun, the great light, the fountain of light, the light of the world, that dispels darkness, makes day, and gives light to all the celestial bodies, moon and stars, church and ministers; he is a "sun" to enlighten his people with the light of grace, to warm them with the beams of his love, to cheer... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 84:12

O Lord of hosts, blessed is the man that trusteth in thee ,.... For grace and glory, and every good thing; that trusts in the Lord at all times, and not in the creature, or in an arm of flesh; but in the Lord of hosts and armies, in whom is everlasting strength, and is the sun and shield of his people: happy are such that trust in him, whether they have ability or opportunity of going up to the house of the Lord, or not; they are happy that have and make use thereof, and so are they that... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 84

The psalmist longs for communion with God in the sanctuary, Psalm 84:1-3 . The blessedness of those who enjoy God's ordinances, Psalm 84:4-7 . With confidence in God, he prays for restoration to his house and worship, Psalm 84:8-12 . The title here is the same as that of Psalm 81, only that was for Asaph, this for the sons of Torah. This person was one of the chief rebels against Moses and Aaron; there were three, Torah, Dathan, and Abiram, who made an insurrection; and the earth... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 84:1

How amiable are thy tabernacles - In this plural noun he appears to include all the places in or near the temple where acts of Divine worship were performed. The holy of holies, the holy place, the altar of incense, the altar of burnt-offering, etc., etc.; all called here God's tabernacles or dwelling-places; for wherever God was worshipped, there he was supposed to dwell. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 84:2

My soul longeth - It is a Levite that speaks, who ardently longs to regain his place in the temple, and his part in the sacred services. My heart and my flesh - All the desires of my soul and body; every appetite and wish, both animal and spiritual, long for thy service. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 84:3

Yea, the sparrow hath found a house - It is very unlikely that sparrows and swallows, or birds of any kind, should be permitted to build their nests, and hatch their young, in or about altars which were kept in a state of the greatest purity; and where perpetual fires were kept up for the purpose of sacrifice, burning incense, etc. Without altering the text, if the clause be read in a parenthesis, the absurdity will be avoided, and the sense be good. "My heart crieth out for the living God,... read more

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