詩篇 48:1-2 RCUVTS

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Psalms 48:1

PSALM 48THE BEAUTY AND GLORY OF ZIONHere we have taken the title that appears in the ASV, because it uses the word "Zion," as a designation of Jerusalem, having a double application, not merely to the earthly Jerusalem, but to the heavenly Jerusalem which is above, "which is our mother" (Galatians 4:26).This psalm, along with Psalms 46 and Psalms 47, forms a trilogy. All three seem to reflect the euphoria of Israel following the miraculous deliverance from the army of Sennacherib. "Psalms 46... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 48:1

Psalms 48:0. The ornaments and privileges of the church. A Song and Psalm for the sons of Korah. Title. קרח לבני מזמור שׁיר Shiir mizmor libnei korach.— This is a triumphant hymn, the author of which is not known, nor the particular time when it was composed. It appears from the contents of it, that it was made upon some providential deliverance which God had given to the city of Jerusalem, when it was violently attacked, or threatened at least, by some very powerful and confederate enemies.... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 48:2

Psalms 48:2. Beautiful for situation, &c.— The expression of mount Sion's being the joy of the whole earth, seems to allude to the promise made to the patriarch, that in his seed all the nations of the earth should be blessed. And the law, the Christian law, may be said literally to have gone out from mount Zion into all lands. On the sides of the north, or north side [lies] the city of the great king, means the city of Jerusalem. It may be asked, why this circumstance is mentioned as an... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 48:1

1. to be praised—always: it is an epithet, as in Psalms 18:3. mountain of his holiness—His Church (compare Isaiah 2:2; Isaiah 2:3; Isaiah 25:6; Isaiah 25:7; Isaiah 25:10); the sanctuary was erected first on Mount Zion, then (as the temple) on Moriah; hence the figure. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 48:2

2, 3. situation—literally, "elevation." joy of, &c.—source of joy. sides of the north—poetically for eminent, lofty, distinguished, as the ancients believed the north to be the highest part of the earth (compare :-). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 48:1

Ancient peoples connected the glory of a god with the place where he dwelt. That association is clear in this psalm. The holy mountain where His Ark resided reflected God’s greatness. This verse summarizes the theme of the psalm, namely, that God is worthy of great praise. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 48:1-3

1. Zion’s privilege 48:1-3 read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 48:1-14

Psalms 48The psalmist praised God for delivering Zion from her enemies (cf. Psalms 46, 47). Jerusalem was secure and glorious because God had blessed it with His favor. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 48:2-3

The lofty beauty of Jerusalem, situated on Mt. Zion, gave all people reason to rejoice. The writer compared its beauty to that of Mt. Zaphon far to the north of Jerusalem, specifically some 25 miles to the northeast of Ugarit. The NIV translation of Psalms 48:2 clarifies the reference to this second mountain. Yet what made Jerusalem truly great was the presence of the Lord in it."Zaphon, located north of Israel, was the sacred mountain of the Canaanites from which their high god El supposedly... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 48:1-14

This Ps. celebrates the safety and glory of Jerusalem, and the praise of her divine King. The deliverance He has wrought is vividly portrayed, and we can hardly fail to recognise that the overthrow of Sennacherib is in view. The Ps. is used on Whitsunday.2. For situation] RV ’in elevation.’ On the sides of the north] An obscure clause. ’The sides of the north’ may mean the Temple hill, as distinguished from the rest of the city: or, as some think, there may be a comparison of Mt. Zion to the... read more

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Psalms 48:1

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 48:1

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 48:2

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 48:1

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 48:2

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 48:1

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 48:1-3

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 48:1-14

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 48:2-3

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 48:1-14

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