詩篇 122:2-3 JC

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 122:2

shall stand = have stood [and shall still stand. ] The reference is to the Passover, which had been kept for "all Israel". See App-67 . Jerusalem. Note the Figure of speech Anadiplosis ( App-6 ), the word being repeated at the beginning of the next verse. compact = coupled together (as by a bridge), as Moriah was joined with Zion by the Millo. See note on 1Ki 9:15 ; 2 Kings 12:20 , and App-68 . read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 122:3

Psalms 122:3. Jerusalem is builded as a city that is compact— The verb חבר chaber, denotes the connection or joining of things aptly and closely to each other. Thus it is used of the coupling of the curtains of the tabernacle together, Exodus 36:18. Hence it is used to denote the connection and society of friendship, affection, and purpose, Genesis 14:3.Hosea 4:17; Hosea 4:17. In the place before us, both senses seem to be united. Jerusalem is compact as to its buildings, and the inhabitants of... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 122:2

2. gates—(Compare Psalms 9:14; Psalms 87:2). read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 122:3

3-5. compact together—all parts united, as in David's time. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 122:1-2

1. Joyful anticipation of worship 122:1-2David related how happy he felt when it was time to worship God at the sanctuary in Jerusalem. It was a great privilege to stand within the gates of the city that God had chosen as the place where He would meet with His people. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 122:1-9

Psalms 122David spoke of his delight in going up to the temple to worship God in this short psalm. He exhorted the Israelites to pray for the security of Jerusalem so that this blessing might continue. Such a condition, i.e., a peaceful state, would glorify God, as well as benefit His people. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 122:3-5

2. Jerusalem’s privileged condition 122:3-5God had blessed Jerusalem by giving it a large, compact population. He appointed it the center of national life and worship, to which people from all the tribes of Israel resorted for festive occasions. They also traveled there for judicial verdicts from the righteous king, whom God had provided for His people. read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 122:1-9

The writer recalls a journey to Jerusalem and the many sacred memories associated with that much-loved city.1. ’I rejoiced with them that said unto me.’2. Shall stand] rather, ’were standing,’ i.e. came to be standing. 3. Jerusalem is builded] RV ’Jerusalem that art built.’ Compact] descriptive of the appearance of the rebuilt city, with the breaches restored and the walls complete, after the return from exile.4. Go up] better, ’went up,’ in days gone by. Unto the testimony] RV ’for a... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Psalms 122:2

(2) Our feet shall stand.—Rather, Our feet have been, and are now, standing. “Here we stand at last at thy gates, O Jerusalem.” “We must imagine the pilgrims arresting their steps to gaze about them as they reach the gates. read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Psalms 122:3

(3) This verse is somewhat perplexing. It is explained to refer either to the rebuilding of the city and reuniting of the parts which had been disconnected in the destruction, or, which is far better (see Introduction), is taken as a rustic’s impression on first seeing a compact city after being accustomed to straggling villages. The astonishment of Virgil’s shepherd is aptly compared: “Urbem quam dicunt Romam, Melibæe putavi, Stultus ego, huic nostræ similem.” But a far more satisfactory... read more

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 122:2

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 122:3

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 122:2

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 122:3

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 122:1-2

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 122:1-9

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 122:3-5

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 122:1-9

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Psalms 122:2

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Psalms 122:3

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